Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #787

Question 1

Which metal displaces copper from copper sulphate solution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Iron — Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu (iron is more reactive than copper).‌​‍

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Silver

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Gold

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Platinum

Question 2

Kerala Literature Festival:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode annual — KLF at Kozhikode Beach.‌​‍

Answer

Thrissur

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Kochi

Answer

TVM

Question 3

The "Kerala Model of Development" is often cited as a unique case study in global development. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects its distinctive characteristic when compared to conventional economic growth models?

Accepted Answer

B. It demonstrates high achievements in human development indicators like literacy and public health, despite a relatively lower per capita income. — The Kerala Model is distinguished by its ability to achieve high social development outcomes, such as universal literacy, high life expectancy, and low infant mortality, primarily through robust public investment in social sectors, even with a moderate economic growth rate and relatively lower per capita income. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics commonly associated with conventional, growth-centric, or export-led development models, which typically prioritize economic growth as a prerequisite for social improvement.

Answer

A. It prioritizes rapid capital accumulation and industrialization as primary drivers for social upliftment.

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C. It relies heavily on foreign direct investment and market deregulation to stimulate economic growth.

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D. Its success is primarily attributed to a robust export-oriented manufacturing sector and technological innovation.

Question 4

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is used for:

Accepted Answer

DNA amplification in vitro — Kary Mullis (Nobel 1993). Uses Taq polymerase (heat-stable). Denaturation 94°C, annealing 55°C, extension 72°C.

Answer

Protein synthesis

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DNA degradation

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Only sequencing

Question 5

Which block of the periodic table does sodium belong to?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

s-block — Alkali metals (Group 1) are s-block; last electron enters s-orbital.‌​‍

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f-block

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p-block

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d-block

Question 6

SC ruling on Kerala Lokayukta amendment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Upheld amendments — Various rulings.‌​‍

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Partially

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Struck down

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Pending

Question 7

Kerala Health indicators — IMR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Among lowest in India — Lowest IMR in India.‌​‍

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Highest

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Average

Answer

Unknown

Question 8

When did the Kerala gold smuggling case occur?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — 2020 UAE consulate case.‌​‍

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2018

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2019

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2022

Question 9

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — Article 324 vests superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.

Answer

Article 325

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Article 326

Answer

Article 329

Question 10

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:

Accepted Answer

Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

Answer

Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

Answer

Atmavidya Sangham

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #787