Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #756

Question 1

The highest mountain peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi (Anamalai) — Anamudi (2,695m) in Idukki — highest peak in Kerala and South India.‌​‍

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Malayattoor mala

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Sabarimala

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Ezhimala

Question 2

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

Question 3

The study of fungi is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mycology — Mycology = study of fungi. Virology = viruses. Ecology = ecosystems.‌​‍

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Ecology

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Virology

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Botany

Question 4

Who led the first agricultural labourers' strike in Kerala demanding social and economic rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the historic 1907 strike by Dalit labourers in Travancore.‌​‍

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EMS Namboodiripad

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P. Krishna Pillai

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A.K. Gopalan

Question 5

Cro-Magnon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. ‌​‍Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. ‌​‍Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Different species

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Reptile

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Ape

Question 6

Which vitamin is called 'Sunshine Vitamin'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D — Vitamin D is synthesised in skin exposed to sunlight.‌​‍

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

Question 7

The Travancore-Kochi merger agreement (1949) included a provision that allowed the former princely states to retain certain special rights. Which of the following rights was NOT retained by Travancore or Kochi under this agreement?

Accepted Answer

C. The right to levy income tax independently — Under the merger agreement, Travancore and Kochi retained control over religious institutions (Option A) and forest lands (Option B), but the central government took over the power to levy income tax (Option C), which was a key aspect of the merger. Option D is incorrect as police forces were integrated into a unified system under the new state.

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A. Control over religious institutions and practices

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B. Ownership of forest lands and mineral resources

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D. The right to manage their respective police forces

Question 8

'This box is ___ than that one.' (heavy)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

heavier — Comparative of heavy → heavier (one-syllable ending in consonant-vowel-y).‌​‍

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heavy

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more heavy

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heaviest

Question 9

Which of the following was enacted by the Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.‌​‍

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

Question 10

All the following are Dravidian languages EXCEPT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marathi — Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language; the other three are Dravidian.‌​‍

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Malayalam

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Telugu

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Tulu

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #756