Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #710

Question 1

Which is the lightest metal?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lithium — Lithium has density 0.534 g/cm³ — lightest metal.‌​‍

Answer

Aluminium

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Sodium

Answer

Magnesium

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru's profound declaration 'Oru Jaathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' (One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man) was not merely a spiritual dictum but a revolutionary social reform. Which of the following best describes the core practical implication of this philosophy in the context of early 20th-century Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. It sought to dismantle the hierarchical caste system by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby challenging social discrimination. — Sree Narayana Guru's declaration 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' directly challenged the prevailing caste hierarchy and untouchability by asserting the inherent spiritual unity and equality of all individuals. This philosophy provided a strong intellectual and moral foundation for social movements aimed at eradicating discrimination and promoting universal brotherhood, rather than just religious consolidation or individual enlightenment. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the primary social reform objective of the Guru's teaching.

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A. It primarily promoted inter-religious dialogue and conversion to a new, universal religion transcending traditional faiths.

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C. It advocated for the establishment of a unified religious institution under the Guru's leadership to consolidate Hindu beliefs.

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D. It emphasized the importance of individual spiritual enlightenment and detachment from worldly affairs as the sole path to societal harmony.

Question 3

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which provision mandates the establishment of neighbourhood schools within a defined distance from every child's residence in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Section 6 - Neighborhood Schools Provision — Section 6 of the RTE Act explicitly states the obligation of the State to establish neighbourhood schools within a distance of 1 km from the child’s residence for Classes 1-5 and within 3 km for Classes 6-8. Section 12 focuses on private school admissions, Section 3 on disability inclusion, and Section 16 on promotion policies.

Answer

B. Section 12 - Free and Compulsory Education

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C. Section 3 - Admission of Children with Disabilities

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D. Section 16 - Prohibition of Detention

Question 4

The part of the plant that absorbs water from soil is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Root — Root hairs absorb water and minerals from the soil through osmosis.‌​‍

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Stem

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Leaf

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Flower

Question 5

Antonym of 'Discrepancy':

Accepted Answer

consistency — Discrepancy = inconsistency/difference; opposite is consistency.

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respectful

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disrespectful

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inconsistency

Question 6

Sulfonamides exert their antibacterial action by inhibiting a crucial enzyme in bacterial folate synthesis. Which of the following enzymes is directly targeted by sulfonamides?

Accepted Answer

B. Dihydropteroate synthase — Sulfonamides are structural analogs of p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthase, an enzyme vital for the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid in bacteria. This inhibition prevents the production of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial DNA and RNA synthesis, leading to bacteriostatic effects. Dihydrofolate reductase is inhibited by trimethoprim, not sulfonamides.

Answer

A. Dihydrofolate reductase

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C. Thymidylate synthase

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D. DNA gyrase

Question 7

Ram Mandir consecration date:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 Jan 2024 — 22 January 2024 Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 2023

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25 Jan 2024

Answer

26 Jan 2024

Question 8

Literacy rate of Kerala (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% — highest literacy rate among Indian states.‌​‍

Answer

90.86%

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88.72%

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95.06%

Question 9

The India Against Corruption movement (2011) centred on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan Lokpal Bill — Anna Hazare led 2011 movement demanding Jan Lokpal Bill. ‌​‍Led to Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013. AAP party (Arvind Kejriwal) emerged from this.

Answer

Aadhaar

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MGNREGA

Answer

Right to Education

Question 10

Master gland:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary — controls other glands.‌​‍

Answer

Thyroid

Answer

Liver

Answer

Adrenal

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #710