Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #14

Question 1

Study of stamps:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.‌​‍

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Calligraphy

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

Question 2

Which stage of Plasmodium vivax is infectious to humans?‌​‍

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Sporozoite — Sporozoites from Anopheles mosquito infect humans.‌​‍

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Trophozoite

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Merozoite

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Gametocyte

Question 3

Kerala's model of development features:‌​‍

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Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Heavy industrialisation

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Only IT

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Mining

Question 4

In the context of local self-governance in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

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A. To prepare a consolidated draft development plan for the district, encompassing both rural and urban areas. — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is primarily responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, as mandated by Article 243ZD of the Constitution. Direct implementation of schemes is typically done by the respective local bodies or line departments. Budget approval is handled by the respective local bodies themselves or higher administrative authorities, and dispute resolution falls under different administrative or legal mechanisms.

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B. To directly implement centrally sponsored schemes at the district level.

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C. To approve the annual budget of all Panchayats and Municipalities within the district.

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D. To resolve inter-Panchayat disputes regarding resource allocation and administrative boundaries.

Question 5

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure for school education. Which of the following correctly represents this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) — The NEP 2020 replaces the existing 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular framework. This framework comprises 5 years of Foundational Stage, 3 years of Preparatory Stage, 3 years of Middle Stage, and 4 years of Secondary Stage. The other options represent either the old structure or incorrect combinations of stages.

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B. 10+2 (Primary, Secondary)

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C. 8+4 (Elementary, Secondary)

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D. 5+3+4+3 (Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, Higher Secondary)

Question 6

What is the determinant of a 2x2 matrix [[a,b],[c,d]]?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ad - bc — If zero, matrix singular (no inverse). ‌​‍Used in Cramer's rule for linear equations.

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ab-cd

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a+b+c+d

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ad

Question 7

J.C. Daniel Award year:

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1992 — Started 1992, highest Kerala film award.

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1970

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2000

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1985

Question 8

PM Gatishakti is a master plan for:‌​‍

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Multi-modal connectivity infrastructure — PM Gatishakti is a Rs 100 lakh crore national master plan for integrated multi-modal connectivity infrastructure.‌​‍

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Health insurance

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Education reform

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Digital payments

Question 9

The National Education Policy 2020 strongly advocates for mother tongue/local language as the medium of instruction. Up to which grade level is this ideally recommended?

Accepted Answer

C. Grade 5 — The NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This policy aims to improve learning outcomes and make education more accessible and engaging for young children. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as the policy explicitly states 'at least till Grade 5'.

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A. Grade 2

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B. Grade 3

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D. Grade 8

Question 10

World Press Freedom Day is observed on:‌​‍

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3 May — 3 May is UNESCO-declared World Press Freedom Day.‌​‍

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10 December

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15 September

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21 March

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #14