Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1057

Question 1

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

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B. Silent way

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C. Total physical response

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D. Structural approach

Question 2

The Periyar river originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamalai Hills — Periyar originates from Sivagiri peak in the Anamalai Hills (Western Ghats).‌​‍

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Palakkad Hills

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Wayanad Hills

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Cardamom Hills

Question 3

Guruvayur Devaswom:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autonomous — Autonomous body.‌​‍

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Cochin

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Travancore

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Malabar

Question 4

?, 4, 9, 16, 25

Accepted Answer

1 — Squares starting from 1.

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2

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0

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3

Question 5

Antonym of 'derelict':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

attentive — Derelict = negligent/careless; antonym = attentive.‌​‍

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deserted

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negligent

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careless

Question 6

Which Indian state consistently has the highest Human Development Index (HDI)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala consistently ranks highest among Indian states in HDI, owing to its high literacy rate, better health indicators, and social development.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Goa

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Karnataka

Question 7

Wetlands in India Ramsar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

75+ — Over 75 Ramsar sites.‌​‍

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26

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46

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100

Question 8

Syrian regime change 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assad fled, rebels took over Dec 2024 — Assad regime fell Dec 2024; HTS rebels took Damascus.‌​‍

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Democracy

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Continued

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Partition

Question 9

Coldest planet:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uranus — Uranus — coldest atmosphere (-224°C).‌​‍

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Saturn

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Neptune

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Pluto

Question 10

Social learning / observational learning theorist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment) — Children imitate aggressive behavior. ‌​‍Self-efficacy concept. Cognitive learning theory.

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Pavlov

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James

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Skinner

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #1057