Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #778

Question 1

Which statement about eclipses is correct?

Accepted Answer

A solar eclipse occurs only on new moon days — Solar eclipse requires the moon to be between the sun and earth → new moon phase.

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A lunar eclipse occurs only on full moon days (both true, but question checks one)

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In a solar eclipse the moon moves through Earth's shadow

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon is between sun and earth

Question 2

As per national guidelines, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first six months of life. What is the primary nutritional benefit of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A. Provides all necessary nutrients and antibodies for the infant's growth and immunity — Exclusive breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients, hydration, and protective antibodies for an infant's optimal growth, development, and immunity during the first six months of life. It is a complete food source for this period. Early introduction of solids is generally discouraged, and while breast milk contains iron, it doesn't guarantee sufficient stores for the entire first year without complementary feeding. Breast milk is highly nutritious, not just hydrating.

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B. Helps in the early introduction of solid foods to prevent allergies

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C. Ensures adequate iron stores for the first year of life

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D. Primarily serves to hydrate the infant without providing significant nutrition

Question 3

Kerala Water Resources Dept:

Accepted Answer

Both different — Separate entities.

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KWRD / WRD

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KWA

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One

Question 4

Bharat Stage emission norms authority:

Accepted Answer

All — Multiple — MoEFCC sets, MoRTH enforces vehicles.

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CPCB

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MoEFCC

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MoRTH

Question 5

Synonym of CHICANERY:

Accepted Answer

Trickery — Trickery.

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Honesty

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Kindness

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Truth

Question 6

Iodoform test positive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ethanol and methyl ketones (CH₃-CO-R) — Yellow CHI₃ precipitate. ‌​‍Propanol (1-propanol, 3-propanol) not; 2-propanol yes. Acetone yes.

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Only methanol

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Only benzene

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Ketones all

Question 7

mRNA codon — start codon:

Accepted Answer

AUG (Methionine) — Stop codons: UAA, UAG, UGA (amber, ochre, opal). Genetic code is degenerate, non-overlapping, nearly universal.

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UAA

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UAG

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UGA

Question 8

First Indian Antarctic expedition:

Accepted Answer

1981 — 1981 under S.Z. Qasim.

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1985

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1990

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1970

Question 9

Kerala's main cash crop pre-independence:

Accepted Answer

Coconut, pepper, ginger — Spice economy.

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Rice

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Cotton

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Jute

Question 10

The establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937, which later became the University of Kerala, marked a significant milestone in the educational history of the region. Which of the following personalities was the reigning Maharaja of Travancore during its establishment?

Accepted Answer

B. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Travancore and presided over the establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937. This institution laid the foundation for higher education in modern Kerala. The other rulers mentioned were instrumental in other significant developments but did not establish this university.

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A. Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

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C. Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma

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D. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #778