Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #105

Question 1

Place for burial:

Accepted Answer

Cemetery — Cemetery.

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Morgue

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Hospital

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Temple

Question 2

Which of the following describes a balanced diet for an adult, according to general nutritional guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Consists of a wide variety of foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions. — A balanced diet is characterized by consuming a diverse range of foods from all major food groups, including grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy, in appropriate proportions. This ensures the body receives all essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for optimal health and function. Over-reliance on one food group or exclusion of others is not balanced.

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A. Primarily composed of fats and processed sugars for quick energy.

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C. Exclusively focuses on high-protein foods to build muscle mass.

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D. Limits fruit and vegetable intake to avoid excessive sugar consumption.

Question 3

Dr. Sharma, a research scientist, is faced with a completely novel experimental challenge for which no standard protocols or established solutions exist. She spends considerable time brainstorming unconventional approaches, combining disparate ideas from different fields, and eventually devises an entirely new methodology that successfully addresses the problem. This capability primarily reflects which component of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential (creative) intelligence. — Sternberg's experiential (creative) intelligence is characterized by the ability to deal with novelty and to automate information processing. Dr. Sharma's approach of brainstorming unconventional methods and combining disparate ideas to solve a novel problem perfectly illustrates the creative aspect of experiential intelligence, distinct from analytical problem-solving or adapting to an existing context.

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A. Componential (analytical) intelligence.

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C. Contextual (practical) intelligence.

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D. Crystallized intelligence.

Question 4

India's first satellite:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aryabhata — Aryabhata (1975).‌​‍

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Rohini

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INSAT

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Bhaskara

Question 5

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.

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K. V. Krishna Menon

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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K. Kelappan

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a mode of heat transfer in the atmosphere?‌​‍

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Insulation — The four processes are conduction, convection, advection, radiation.‌​‍

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Convection

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Conduction

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Advection

Question 7

Hooke's law states:

Accepted Answer

Stress ∝ strain within elastic limit — Proportionality constant is modulus (Young's, Shear, Bulk). Beyond elastic limit, permanent deformation.

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F = ma

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PV = nRT

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q = mcΔT

Question 8

Synonym of INDOLENT:

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Lazy — Wanting to avoid activity.

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Active

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Energetic

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Busy

Question 9

In the 5E learning model, students are typically encouraged to 'Explore' phenomena and gather data *before* the teacher formally introduces scientific terms and explanations in the 'Explain' phase. What is the pedagogical rationale behind this sequence?

Accepted Answer

C. To enable students to construct their own preliminary understanding and develop questions. — The 'Explore' phase allows students to actively investigate and experiment, building a personal understanding of the concepts through direct experience. This hands-on exploration generates questions and a need for formal explanations, making the 'Explain' phase more meaningful and effective as students already have a context for the new vocabulary and concepts. Options A, B, and D are not primary pedagogical rationales for this sequence.

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A. To allow students to rest before receiving new information.

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B. To prevent students from looking up answers online too early.

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D. To ensure that all students complete their tasks at the same pace.

Question 10

This is the place ___ I live. (suitable relative pronoun)

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Where — 'Where' is used for places.

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When

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What

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Who

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #105