Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #75

Question 1

A teacher is planning lessons for a Grade 3 student. According to the NEP 2020, which stage of the new pedagogical and curricular structure does this student belong to?

Accepted Answer

B. Preparatory Stage — The NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure. Grade 3 falls into the 'Preparatory Stage' (Grades 3-5), which focuses on play, discovery, and activity-based learning, transitioning to more formal classroom learning. The Foundational Stage covers 3-8 years (Anganwadi/Preschool to Grade 2).

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A. Foundational Stage

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C. Middle Stage

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D. Secondary Stage

Question 2

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'He sat under the tree.' ('under'):

Accepted Answer

Preposition — 'Under' shows relation between 'sat' and 'tree' → preposition.

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Noun

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Adverb

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Conjunction

Question 3

Dengue is spread by:

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Aedes mosquito — Aedes aegypti (day-biting) transmits dengue virus; also spreads chikungunya and Zika.

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Culex mosquito

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

Question 4

'He has been ill ___ Monday.'‌​‍

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since — 'Since' used with a specific point in time (Monday).‌​‍

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for

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by

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from

Question 5

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the core principle guiding this policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Fostering mutually beneficial partnerships through enhanced connectivity, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, while respecting sovereign equality. — Option C most accurately reflects the core principle of India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy'. This policy aims to build strong, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations with its immediate neighbours by emphasizing enhanced connectivity, increased trade, cultural exchanges, and respect for their sovereignty. Options A, B, and D present either misinterpretations or secondary aspects that do not capture the foundational principle of cooperative and inclusive growth.

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A. Prioritizing military alliances with immediate neighbours to ensure regional security against external threats.

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B. Establishing India as the undisputed economic hegemon in South Asia to drive regional development.

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D. Utilizing economic aid and infrastructure projects primarily as a tool to gain strategic advantage over rival regional powers.

Question 6

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the maximum percentage of seats reserved for disadvantaged and weaker sections in unaided private schools?

Accepted Answer

A. 25% — The RTE Act mandates that unaided private schools must reserve 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged and weaker sections in the neighborhood. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the statutory requirement under the Act.

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B. 15%

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C. 20%

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D. 30%

Question 7

Periodic Table arranged by:‌​‍

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Mendeleev — Dmitri Mendeleev arranged elements by atomic mass (1869). ‌​‍Modern table by atomic number.

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Lavoisier

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Bohr

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Dalton

Question 8

Glaucoma:

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Intraocular pressure high — High pressure damages optic nerve.

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Low pressure

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Lens damage

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None

Question 9

'I am reading an interesting book now.' Passive:

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An interesting book is being read by me now — Present continuous passive: is/are + being + past participle.

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An interesting book is read by me

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An interesting book is read now

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An interesting book has been read by me

Question 10

Synonym of PONDEROUS:‌​‍

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Heavy/dull — Heavy; slow.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Light

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Fast

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #75