Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #25

Question 1

A secondary school teacher in Kerala is looking for professional development opportunities focused on integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools into classroom teaching, managing smart classroom equipment, and accessing digital learning resources provided by the state. Which of the following government agencies or initiatives is primarily responsible for providing such training and support to teachers in Kerala's public education system?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency primarily responsible for providing ICT training to teachers, managing IT infrastructure in schools, and developing digital learning resources. While SCERT focuses on curriculum development and academic research, and DGE manages the administration of schools, KITE specifically handles the technological training and support for teachers in public schools. The Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 2

The plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening is:

Accepted Answer

Ethylene — Ethylene is a gaseous plant hormone that triggers ripening.

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Auxin

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Cytokinin

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Gibberellin

Question 3

The first metro rail in India was in:‌​‍

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Kolkata — Kolkata Metro (1984) was India's first metro rail system.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Chennai

Question 4

River Kunthipuzha drains through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Silent Valley — The Kunthipuzha river runs through the Silent Valley National Park in Palakkad.‌​‍

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Peppara

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Agasthyakoodam

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Aralam

Question 5

Pacemaker of heart:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SA node — Sinoatrial node initiates heartbeat.‌​‍

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Purkinje fibres

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AV node

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Bundle of His

Question 6

Art 14:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law — Equality before law + equal protection of laws.‌​‍

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Freedom of speech

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Right to life

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Constitutional remedies

Question 7

When I saw my old friend, I was ___‌​‍

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delighted — 'Delighted' (past participle as adjective expressing feeling).‌​‍

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delightful

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delight

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delighting

Question 8

HIV attacks:‌​‍

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WBCs (CD4 T cells) — Attacks CD4+ T cells, weakening immune system.‌​‍

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Neurons

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Platelets

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RBCs

Question 9

A student consistently performs well across various subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Literature, indicating a strong underlying cognitive ability that helps them grasp different concepts quickly. Which of Spearman's factors of intelligence best explains this observation?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — The general factor (g-factor) in Spearman's theory represents a broad, underlying mental capacity that influences performance on all cognitive tasks. A student consistently performing well across diverse subjects like Math, Science, and Literature demonstrates this general intellectual ability, rather than specific skills for individual subjects. The specific factor (s-factor) would relate to unique abilities required for particular tasks.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor (g-factor)

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D. Common factor (c-factor)

Question 10

A history teacher plans to introduce a complex topic like 'The socio-economic impact of the Industrial Revolution' to students who have some general historical context but no specific knowledge of this period. According to Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning, what would be the most effective initial step?

Accepted Answer

C. Present an 'advance organizer' such as a comparative chart or a narrative overview linking the Industrial Revolution to previously studied societal changes and technological advancements. — Ausubel's theory emphasizes meaningful learning through 'subsumption,' where new information is linked to existing cognitive structures. An 'advance organizer' is a key tool for this, providing a general overview that bridges the gap between what learners already know and what they need to learn, thereby facilitating the assimilation of new, complex material. This prepares the learner's cognitive structure before the detailed lesson.

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A. Assign students to research different aspects of the Industrial Revolution and present their findings.

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B. Begin with a detailed lecture providing all the key facts and figures about the Industrial Revolution.

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D. Ask students to brainstorm what they already know about 'revolutions' and 'industry' to activate prior knowledge.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #25