Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1052

Question 1

Human hearing range:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20-20,000 Hz — 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.‌​‍

Answer

1-100 Hz

Answer

100-50,000 Hz

Answer

500-100,000 Hz

Question 2

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

Answer

Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

Answer

Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

Question 3

A 14-year-old girl often expresses confusion about her future career, changes her interests frequently, and experiences intense mood swings, sometimes feeling very confident and other times very insecure. Which of the following best describes the primary developmental task she is navigating according to Erik Erikson's theory?

Accepted Answer

C. Identity vs. Role Confusion — Erikson's stage of Identity vs. Role Confusion is characteristic of adolescence, where individuals grapple with defining their sense of self, values, and future direction, often leading to exploration and emotional fluctuations. The other stages occur earlier or later in the lifespan.

Answer

A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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D. Intimacy vs. Isolation

Question 4

The 11th Schedule (73rd Amendment) contains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat powers (29 subjects) — 11th Schedule lists 29 subjects for Panchayats. ‌​‍12th Schedule lists 18 subjects for Municipalities.

Answer

Official languages

Answer

Municipality powers

Answer

Anti-defection rules

Question 5

Infopark Kochi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Since 2004 — Infopark Kochi from 2004.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

1990

Answer

2010

Question 6

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

Answer

A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

Answer

D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 7

Tata group chairman:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N Chandrasekaran — Chandrasekaran remains; Ratan Tata passed Oct 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Noel

Answer

JRD

Answer

Ratan Tata (passed away 2024)

Question 8

Kerala's smallest district by pop:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad (though some vary).‌​‍

Answer

Pathanamthitta

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Kasaragod

Question 9

In a classroom, a teacher pairs a more capable student with a less capable student to work on a challenging math problem, encouraging them to discuss strategies and help each other. Vygotsky would consider the more capable student in this scenario as primarily serving the role of a:

Accepted Answer

D. More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) — According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) is anyone who has a better understanding or a higher ability level than the learner with respect to a particular task, concept, or process. In this case, the more capable student acts as the MKO, facilitating learning within the Zone of Proximal Development.

Answer

A. Cognitive dissonant

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B. Assimilator

Answer

C. Schema activator

Question 10

EMS dismissed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1959 — Liberation Struggle. Art 356.‌​‍

Answer

1957

Answer

1960

Answer

1962

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1052