Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

Doordarshan began:‌​‍

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15 Sept 1959 — Experimental in Delhi. ‌​‍Colour 1982 (Asian Games). Liberalisation opened private satellite TV (1991-92). ‌​‍Now DD Free Dish.

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1947

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2000

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1991

Question 2

If a quantity is measured as (5.0 ± 0.2) cm, the percentage error is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4% — %error = (Δx/x) × 100 = (0.2/5.0) × 100 = 4%.‌​‍

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2%

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5%

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10%

Question 3

A person who studies stars and planets is called:

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Astronomer — Astronomer studies celestial objects scientifically; astrologer predicts fate from stars.

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Astrologer

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Geologist

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Biologist

Question 4

Transcription:‌​‍

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DNA to RNA — DNA → mRNA.‌​‍

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Protein to RNA

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RNA to protein

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DNA to DNA

Question 5

Small Finance Banks in India were first licensed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — RBI issued Small Finance Bank licences 2015 (10 entities). ‌​‍Focus: financial inclusion to small farmers, micro businesses.

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2020

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2017

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2013

Question 6

The 'Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II' focuses on which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting solid and liquid waste management, and sustaining ODF status through behavior change. — Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II, launched in 2020, aims to sustain the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status achieved in Phase I by focusing on solid and liquid waste management, and promoting behavior change for safe sanitation practices. Option A is incorrect as ODF status was already achieved in most areas by 2019. Option C is incorrect as piped water supply is part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, not SBM Phase II. Option D is incorrect as community toilets in urban slums are addressed under urban components of Swachh Bharat Mission, not the rural phase.

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A. Ensuring 100% open defecation-free (ODF) status in all rural areas by 2024.

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C. Providing piped water supply to all rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.

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D. Constructing community toilets in urban slums for migrant workers.

Question 7

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces a new pedagogical and curricular structure (5+3+3+4). This structure extends mandatory schooling by integrating which of the following stages within its foundational years?

Accepted Answer

D. Three years of Anganwadi/pre-schooling before Grade 1. — The foundational stage of the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure includes three years of Anganwadi/pre-schooling (ages 3-6) followed by Grades 1 and 2 (ages 6-8). This integration of early childhood care and education into the formal schooling framework is a significant reform, providing universal access to quality pre-schooling. The other options describe parts of other stages or incorrect policy details.

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A. Grade 1 and Grade 2 of primary school only.

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B. Secondary education for ages 14-18, focusing on stream selection.

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C. Vocational training modules for students aged 11-14.

Question 8

The Berlin Wall was built in:‌​‍

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1961 (by East Germany/USSR) — East Germany began building Wall 13 August 1961 to prevent defections. ‌​‍Became symbol of Cold War division. Fell 9 November 1989.

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1989

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1945

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1949

Question 9

Synonym of POIGNANT:

Accepted Answer

Moving — Evoking sadness or regret.

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Dull

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Harsh

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Silly

Question 10

The Chipko Movement was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna — Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt led the Chipko Movement (1973) in Uttarakhand.‌​‍

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Medha Patkar

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Anna Hazare

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Baba Amte

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #713