Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #833

Question 1

PT Usha Olympic year (near-miss):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1984 LA — 1984 LA — finished 4th in 400m hurdles (0.01s behind bronze).‌​‍

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1992

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1988 Seoul

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1980

Question 2

Types of WBCs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils.‌​‍

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10

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7

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3

Question 3

Antonym of MISTAKE:

Accepted Answer

Correct — Mistake ↔ correct.

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Error

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Fault

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Blunder

Question 4

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. Which of the following accurately represents the stages in this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 structure corresponding to the Foundational (3-8 years), Preparatory (8-11 years), Middle (11-14 years), and Secondary (14-18 years) stages. This new structure replaces the earlier 10+2 system, aiming for a more holistic and integrated learning approach from early childhood. Options B, C, and D use incorrect or outdated terminology for the stages as defined by NEP 2020.

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B. Early Childhood, Primary, Upper Primary, High School

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C. Pre-primary, Primary, Middle, Senior Secondary

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D. Foundational, Elementary, Secondary, Higher Secondary

Question 5

Religious fundamentalism is:

Accepted Answer

Modern response: strict return to 'fundamentals' of scripture against modernisation — Fundamentalism is a modern phenomenon — reaction to modernity, secularisation. Term originated in American Protestantism (1910s).

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Ancient religion

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Atheism

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Mysticism

Question 6

The plural of 'mouse' (animal) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mice — Mouse → mice (irregular); computer 'mouses' is sometimes used.‌​‍

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Mices

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Mouse's

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Mouses

Question 7

Total number of teeth in an adult human is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

32 — Adults have 32 teeth: 8 incisors, 4 canines, 8 premolars, 12 molars.‌​‍

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30

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36

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28

Question 8

Furosemide is a potent diuretic primarily used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension. Its mechanism of action involves:

Accepted Answer

A. Inhibiting sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion. Blocking aldosterone receptors is the mechanism of potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone, inhibiting carbonic anhydrase is for acetazolamide, and decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule is the primary action of thiazide diuretics.

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B. Blocking aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct

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C. Inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal tubule

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D. Decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule

Question 9

The antonym of 'HUMBLE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arrogant — Humble = modest. Arrogant = proud, haughty. They are antonyms.‌​‍

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Modest

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Meek

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Simple

Question 10

'End of History?' thesis (1989) by Francis Fukuyama argued:

Accepted Answer

Liberal democracy + capitalism = final form of government — Fukuyama (1989 essay, 1992 book). Thesis largely discredited given rise of China, populism, authoritarianism post-2001.

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World ending

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Cyclical history

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Communist victory

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #833