Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #874

Question 1

'They have completed their homework.' Change to passive voice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Their homework has been completed by them — Present perfect passive: has/have been + past participle.‌​‍

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Homework they have completed

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Their homework is completed

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Their homework was completed by them

Question 2

Suez Canal connects:

Accepted Answer

Red Sea and Mediterranean — Mediterranean Sea - Red Sea (Egypt).

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Pacific and Atlantic

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Atlantic and Indian

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Red Sea and Black Sea

Question 3

The recent expansion of BRICS, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran to join, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives in the international system?

Accepted Answer

C. To strengthen economic cooperation and increase the collective voice of the Global South in international financial institutions. — The primary objective behind the expansion of BRICS is to bolster economic cooperation among its members and amplify the influence of the Global South on the global stage, particularly within existing international financial and governance structures. While discussions about a unified currency (B) or challenging existing blocs (A) may arise, they are not the immediate or stated primary aims of the expansion. Option D is a niche area not central to BRICS's broader strategic goals.

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A. To create a military alliance to counter NATO's influence in global security.

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B. To establish a unified currency for international trade among all member states.

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D. To form a new global regulatory body for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Question 4

Bangladesh interim govt head 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Yunus — Prof. Muhammad Yunus heads interim government.‌​‍

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None

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Fakhruddin

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Khaleda

Question 5

A traditional herbal preparation for hypertension contains dried roots of *Rauwolfia serpentina*. Which specific alkaloid from this plant is primarily responsible for its antihypertensive and tranquilizing effects by depleting catecholamines and serotonin from nerve endings?

Accepted Answer

C. Reserpine — Reserpine is the main indole alkaloid isolated from *Rauwolfia serpentina* that exhibits significant antihypertensive and tranquilizing properties. It acts by irreversibly blocking the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT), leading to depletion of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin. Atropine, Morphine, and Quinine are alkaloids from different plant sources with distinct pharmacological actions.

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A. Atropine

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B. Morphine

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D. Quinine

Question 6

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:

Accepted Answer

Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.

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Malampuzha

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Peechi

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Neyyar

Question 7

Bhakra Nangal Dam is on:

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Bhakra Nangal Dam on Sutlej river, Himachal Pradesh/Punjab border.

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Beas

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Ravi

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Chenab

Question 8

Chief Guest at India's Republic Day 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prabowo Subianto — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest at R-Day 2025.‌​‍

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Jair Bolsonaro

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Emmanuel Macron

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Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

Question 9

Synonym of ECLECTIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diverse — Drawing from varied sources.‌​‍

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Single-source

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Simple

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Narrow

Question 10

A significant reform proposed by NEP 2020 for higher education is the establishment of a single overarching umbrella body, excluding legal and medical education. What is this body called, and what is its primary objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) for light but tight regulation, common norms, and multidisciplinary education — The NEP 2020 proposes the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single overarching umbrella body for higher education, excluding legal and medical education. Its primary objective is to ensure light but tight regulation, common norms, and foster multidisciplinary education, replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. UGC, AICTE, and NAAC are existing bodies with specific functions, but HECI is envisioned as a comprehensive regulator.

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A. University Grants Commission (UGC) for funding and accreditation

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for technical education standards

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for quality assurance and ranking

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #874