Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #794

Question 1

Demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1000 notes was announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 November 2016 — PM Modi announced demonetisation on 8 November 2016, invalidating ₹500 and ₹1000 notes.‌​‍

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1 January 2017

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26 January 2017

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1 April 2017

Question 2

Feminism's three waves are traditionally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st wave (suffrage), 2nd wave (workplace/body), 3rd wave (intersectional) — 1st wave late 19th-early 20th C (vote); 2nd wave 1960s-80s; 3rd wave 1990s onwards (intersectionality — race, class, sexuality).‌​‍

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Liberal, radical, Marxist

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Indian, Western, African

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Ancient, medieval, modern

Question 3

The English Civil War (1642-51) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament won; Charles I executed (1649) — Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarians vs Royalists. ‌​‍King Charles I beheaded 1649. Brief Republic (Commonwealth). ‌​‍Restoration 1660.

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King won

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Invasion

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Stalemate

Question 4

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 36 and 6. If one number is 12, the other is:

Accepted Answer

18 — Product = HCF×LCM = 36×6 = 216. Other = 216/12 = 18.

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12

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24

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36

Question 5

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is on the banks of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom (Kottayam) is on Vembanad Lake, famous for migratory birds.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

Question 6

Antonym of YOUNG:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Old — Young ↔ old.‌​‍

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Fresh

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Junior

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Youthful

Question 7

A clinical pathology report shows significantly elevated levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST). These findings primarily suggest damage to which organ?

Accepted Answer

C. Liver — ALT and AST are enzymes predominantly found in liver cells. When liver cells are damaged, these enzymes leak into the bloodstream, leading to elevated levels. Therefore, significantly elevated ALT and AST are primary indicators of liver damage or disease. While AST can also be found in the heart and skeletal muscle, ALT is more specific to the liver.

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A. Kidneys

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B. Pancreas

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D. Heart

Question 8

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" responses, such as slowing heart rate and increasing digestion?

Accepted Answer

C. Parasympathetic Nervous System — The Parasympathetic Nervous System conserves energy and promotes "rest and digest" functions, leading to decreased heart rate, increased digestive activity, and pupil constriction. In contrast, the Sympathetic Nervous System governs "fight or flight" responses.

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A. Somatic Nervous System

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B. Sympathetic Nervous System

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D. Central Nervous System

Question 9

A 16-year-old boy has started spending significantly more time with his friends, often preferring their company over family outings, and sometimes adopts their opinions and styles even if they conflict with parental views. This shift in social focus primarily reflects which aspect of adolescent social development?

Accepted Answer

C. Importance of peer group and independence from family — Adolescence is a period marked by a growing importance of peer relationships and a natural drive for independence from parents, as individuals seek to establish their own identity and social sphere outside the family unit. Egocentrism is more prominent in early childhood, and increased parental guidance is not the primary driver of this specific behavior.

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A. Development of egocentrism

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B. Increased need for parental guidance

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D. Regression to earlier social stages

Question 10

Study of stamps:

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

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Calligraphy

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #794