Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #106

Question 1

Kerala's number of grama panchayats:

Accepted Answer

941 — 941 grama panchayats.

Answer

500

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750

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1200

Question 2

A teacher observes that a student is struggling to solve a complex math problem independently but can successfully solve it with a few guiding questions and hints from the teacher. According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the student is operating within their:

Accepted Answer

C. Zone of Proximal Development — The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) but cannot yet perform independently. The scenario perfectly describes a student learning within their ZPD with the teacher providing scaffolding. The Zone of Actual Development refers to what the learner can do without assistance.

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A. Zone of Actual Development

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B. Zone of Maximum Potential

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D. Zone of Independent Learning

Question 3

Who is recognized as the first woman to be appointed as the Headmistress of a Government Girls' High School in Travancore, pioneering women's education in Kerala in the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A. K. Chinnamma — K. Chinnamma was the first woman to be appointed as the Headmistress of a Government Girls' High School in Travancore, specifically in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a crucial step in promoting education for girls in Kerala. Anna Chandy was the first female judge in India, Mary Poonen Lukose was the first female Surgeon General, and Rosamma Punnoose was one of the first female MLAs in Kerala.

Answer

B. Anna Chandy

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C. Mary Poonen Lukose

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D. Rosamma Punnoose

Question 4

A teacher conducts action research to improve student participation in discussions. After analyzing the data, they find that students are more engaged when using small-group activities instead of whole-class lectures. What should be the NEXT step in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

B. Modify the strategy based on feedback and repeat the cycle with new data collection — Action research is iterative; after analyzing results, the teacher should refine the strategy (e.g., based on feedback) and repeat the cycle (B). Testing in another class (A) is helpful but secondary to refining the approach. Publishing (C) or discontinuing (D) is premature at this stage.

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A. Implement the small-group strategy in another class to test generalizability

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C. Publish the findings in a teaching journal to share with the wider community

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D. Discontinue the action research as the problem is solved

Question 5

Which of the following is the primary buffer system in blood plasma?

Accepted Answer

A. Bicarbonate-carbonic acid system — The bicarbonate-carbonic acid system is the primary buffer in plasma, maintaining blood pH. Hemoglobin is the primary buffer in red blood cells, while phosphate and protein buffers are secondary systems.

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B. Phosphate buffer system

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C. Protein buffer system

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D. Hemoglobin buffer system

Question 6

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

B. The award money currently stands at ₹5,00,000, along with a citation and a plaque. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, constituted by the Government of Kerala, is the highest literary honour for contributions specifically to Malayalam literature, not all Indian languages. The award money was increased to ₹5,00,000 in 2020. While it was instituted in 1993, the first recipient was Suranad Kunjan Pillai, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is awarded for contributions to Indian literature across all languages, similar to the Jnanpith Award.

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C. The recipient is selected by a panel constituted by the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.

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D. It was first instituted in 1993, with M.T. Vasudevan Nair being the inaugural recipient.

Question 7

Kerala maritime history — Muziris:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ancient port near Kodungallur — Roman-era trade port.‌​‍

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Medieval only

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Modern port

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Unknown

Question 8

The ratio of areas of two squares with sides in ratio 2:3 is:

Accepted Answer

4:9 — Area ∝ side² → ratio = 4:9.

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2:3

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8:27

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16:81

Question 9

Synonym of PARAGON:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Model of excellence — Model of excellence.‌​‍

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Ordinary

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Failure

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Sinner

Question 10

Kerala Fertility Rate:

Accepted Answer

Below replacement — TFR ~1.8 (below 2.1 replacement).

Answer

Above

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Equal

Answer

Unknown

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #106