Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #5

Question 1

A prodrug is an inactive compound that is metabolized in the body to an active drug. Which of the following is a common metabolic reaction that converts an ester prodrug into its active form?

Accepted Answer

C. Hydrolysis — Many prodrugs are designed as esters that undergo hydrolysis, typically by esterases found in the liver, plasma, or gastrointestinal tract, to release the active drug (often a carboxylic acid or alcohol). Oxidation and reduction are also common metabolic reactions, but hydrolysis is specific for activating ester prodrugs. Glucuronidation is generally a Phase II detoxification pathway.

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A. Oxidation

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B. Reduction

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D. Glucuronidation

Question 2

Periyar is the longest river in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Periyar (244 km) is Kerala's longest river.‌​‍

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India

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

Question 3

Willingdon Island is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Man-made island in Kochi, built by Robert Bristow for port development.‌​‍

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 4

National Education Day in India is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of which prominent educator and freedom fighter?

Accepted Answer

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Minister of Education. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (A) is associated with Aligarh Muslim University but not with National Education Day. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (C) is celebrated for Teachers' Day, while Gopal Krishna Gokhale (D) is known for his political contributions, not education.

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A. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

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C. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Question 5

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy, aiming to cultivate strong and friendly relations with its immediate neighbours. In the context of this policy, consider India's consistent emphasis on providing humanitarian assistance, disaster relief (HADR), and capacity-building support to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the overarching strategic rationale behind these specific initiatives?

Accepted Answer

C. To foster goodwill, enhance regional stability, build trust, and strengthen socio-economic linkages, thereby securing India's long-term strategic interests. — The 'Neighbourhood First Policy' prioritizes fostering goodwill, mutual trust, and regional stability through soft power initiatives like HADR and capacity building. These efforts strengthen socio-economic linkages and create a benign environment conducive to India's long-term strategic interests. Option A is incorrect as the policy aims for partnership, not hegemony. Option B is partially true as stability contributes to security, but HADR and capacity building are broader than just military alliances. Option D highlights economic benefits, which are a component, but not the overarching strat

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A. To establish India as a regional hegemon by demonstrating superior economic and military capabilities.

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B. To create a robust security alliance with these nations against potential external threats.

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D. To facilitate the unrestricted flow of goods and services, ensuring India's access to their natural resources.

Question 6

In a triangle, the sum of any two sides is:

Accepted Answer

Greater than third — Triangle Inequality Theorem.

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Equal to third

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Less than third

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Equal to product

Question 7

Kerala 12th Plan Approach:

Accepted Answer

People's planning + devolution — Continued people's planning.

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Industrial

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Mass housing

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Services

Question 8

Interior angles of octagon sum:

Accepted Answer

1080° — (8-2)180=1080.

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720°

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900°

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1440°

Question 9

Batsman avg 27 runs in 25 innings. To raise avg to 30, runs needed in 26th:

Accepted Answer

105 — 25×27=675. (675+x)/26=30. x=105.

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95

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90

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100

Question 10

A précis is:

Accepted Answer

A concise summary of a longer passage — Précis writing = summarising in about 1/3 of the original while retaining key ideas.

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A detailed commentary

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Poetry

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A letter

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #5