Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #856

Question 1

'Alma mater' means:

Accepted Answer

One's school/college — Latin — institution one attended.

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Mother tongue

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Mother figure

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Native land

Question 2

A 9-month-old infant is brought with complaints of poor weight gain despite adequate feeding. On examination, the child has generalized edema, skin changes, and hepatomegaly. According to IMNCI, which nutritional deficiency is MOST likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

A. Protein-energy malnutrition (Kwashiorkor) — Generalized edema, skin changes (flaky paint dermatosis), and hepatomegaly in a malnourished child are classic features of Kwashiorkor (protein-energy malnutrition). Distractor B causes night blindness/xerophthalmia; C leads to anemia; D causes growth retardation and immune dysfunction.

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B. Vitamin A deficiency

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C. Iron deficiency

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D. Zinc deficiency

Question 3

Cataract:

Accepted Answer

Lens cloudy — Clouding of lens.

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Retina damage

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Corneal

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Pupil

Question 4

The law of conservation of energy states that energy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed — Total energy of an isolated system is constant — 1st law of thermodynamics.‌​‍

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Can be destroyed

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Disappears in collisions

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Can be created

Question 5

___ Europeans conquered many parts of the world before First World War. (article)

Accepted Answer

The — Definite article 'The' for a specific nationality/group.

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A

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An

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None of these

Question 6

Concerning the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) in India, which of the following statements correctly highlights a key difference?

Accepted Answer

A. The Supreme Court can issue writs exclusively for the enforcement of fundamental rights, while High Courts can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other legal right. — Article 32 grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights. In contrast, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right, making their writ jurisdiction broader in scope. Options B, C, and D present inaccuracies regarding territorial jurisdiction, nature of jurisdiction, and discretionary powers, respectively.

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B. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs against any person or authority throughout the territory of India, without any territorial limitations.

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C. The Supreme Court's power to issue writs is an appellate jurisdiction, whereas High Courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ matters.

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D. High Courts are obligated to admit every writ petition filed before them, while the Supreme Court has the discretion to refuse a petition under Article 32.

Question 7

The Eravikulam National Park in Idukki is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam National Park in Idukki, Kerala is famous for the Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered mountain goat) and the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.‌​‍

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Indian Rhino

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 8

Synonym of ALLEVIATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Relieve — Alleviate = make less severe, relieve.‌​‍

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Cause

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Worsen

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Increase

Question 9

Currency of Bangladesh:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Taka — Taka. Capital = Dhaka.‌​‍

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Rupee

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Ringgit

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Kyat

Question 10

Ottamthullal was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kunchan Nambiar — Kunchan Nambiar introduced Ottamthullal in the 18th century as a solo dance-story performance.‌​‍

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Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan

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Cherusseri

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Poonthanam

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #856