Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1026

Question 1

Reported speech: 'Keep quiet' said the mother to the child. ‌​‍The mother asked the child ___

Accepted Answer

to keep quiet — Imperative becomes infinitive in reported speech: 'asked to + V'.‌​‍

Answer

should keep quiet

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that it should have kept quiet

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for keeping quiet

Question 2

Synonym of ACQUIESCE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Agree passively — Accept without protest.‌​‍

Answer

Question

Answer

Fight

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Refuse

Question 3

The smallest unit of data in a computer is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bit — A Bit (Binary Digit) is the smallest unit of data, having a value of either 0 or 1. ‌​‍A Byte = 8 bits.

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Byte

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Nibble

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Kilobyte

Question 4

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. ‌​‍Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

Answer

Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

Question 5

Determinant of 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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a+b+c+d

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ab-cd

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ad

Question 6

During a psychological assessment, a candidate is presented with several novel, ill-defined problems and asked to generate innovative and imaginative solutions, rather than recalling established facts or following predefined algorithms. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is primarily being assessed in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Intelligence — Sternberg's Experiential Intelligence (also known as creative intelligence) deals with an individual's ability to cope with novel situations and to generate new ideas. The assessment focuses on generating innovative solutions to ill-defined problems, which directly aligns with the definition of experiential intelligence. Componential intelligence involves analytical thinking and problem-solving using existing knowledge, while contextual intelligence relates to practical application in real-world environments.

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A. Componential Intelligence

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C. Contextual Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 7

Kudumbashree, Kerala's women empowerment programme, was launched in:

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched in 1998 as a community-based poverty eradication programme for women.

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1991

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2001

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2005

Question 8

I remembered ___ race.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

the horse winning — 'Remember + V-ing' = recall a past event. ‌​‍'The horse winning' (single horse, present participle).

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the horse to win

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the horses winning

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the horses to win

Question 9

A teacher plans to use a projector and slides for a history lesson. To maximize student engagement and understanding, which of the following is the MOST important consideration for designing the slides?

Accepted Answer

A. Including only essential keywords and high-quality visuals, rather than large blocks of text. — Effective slide design for teaching prioritizes clarity and engagement. Including only essential keywords and high-quality, relevant visuals helps students focus on key information and process it effectively, preventing cognitive overload often caused by dense text. Overly decorative elements or excessive text can hinder rather than enhance understanding.

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B. Using a wide variety of fonts and bright colors to make the slides visually appealing.

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C. Ensuring each slide contains a comprehensive summary of the topic to serve as notes for students.

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D. Limiting the number of slides to avoid exceeding the allocated class time.

Question 10

Active to passive: 'The boys ate the mangoes.'

Accepted Answer

The mangoes were eaten by the boys — Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.

Answer

The mangoes are eaten by the boys

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The mangoes was eaten

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The boys were eaten by the mangoes

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1026