Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1005

Question 1

Pacemaker of heart:

Accepted Answer

SA node — Sinoatrial node initiates heartbeat.

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AV node

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Bundle of His

Answer

Purkinje fibres

Question 2

The 'Nivarthanam' (Abstention) Movement of 1932 in Travancore was a joint effort of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Christian, Muslim, and Ezhava communities — The three communities demanded proportional representation in government jobs and the Legislative Assembly.‌​‍

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Nairs and Namboodiris

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Dalits and Tribals

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Hindus and Christians

Question 3

He is ____ honest man.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'An' is used before words starting with a vowel sound. ‌​‍'Honest' starts with a vowel sound (the 'h' is silent: /ˈɒnɪst/), so we use 'an'.

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a

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the

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no article

Question 4

A high school student memorizes the formula for the area of a triangle (A = ½ × base × height) but fails to apply it to solve a real-world problem about land measurement. Ausubel would attribute this to:

Accepted Answer

A. Rote learning without meaningful understanding or connection to prior knowledge — Ausubel emphasized meaningful learning, where new knowledge must be assimilated into existing cognitive structures. Rote memorization (A) leads to surface-level understanding and poor application. Cognitive dissonance (B) is a motivational concept, discovery learning (C) is Bruner’s approach, and practice alone (D) without meaning doesn’t address underlying comprehension issues.

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B. Lack of cognitive dissonance in the learning process

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C. Over-reliance on discovery learning methods

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D. Insufficient practice with similar problems

Question 5

Who founded 'Ananda Mahasabha' in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha in 1918.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vagbhatananda

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Agamananda Swami

Question 6

Peringalkuthu Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Bharathapuzha

Question 7

The 'Digital India' programme was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2020

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2012

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2014

Question 8

Synonym of PROLIFIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Productive — Producing much.‌​‍

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Slow

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Unproductive

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Limited

Question 9

Akbar's reign spans:

Accepted Answer

1556-1605 — Akbar the Great (r. 1556-1605) — 50-year rule. Built empire through conquest + diplomacy (Rajput alliances). Promoted Sulh-i-Kul (peace with all).

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1526-1556

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1605-1627

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1658-1707

Question 10

1951 Refugee Convention defines a refugee as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Person fleeing persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in social group — 1951 Convention + 1967 Protocol. ‌​‍India is not a signatory but follows humanitarian principles. Around 100 million displaced globally (UNHCR 2024).

Answer

Any migrant

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Tourist

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Economic migrant

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1005