Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #140

Question 1

Haemophilia is a disorder of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting — Haemophilia is an X-linked recessive disorder impairing clotting factors VIII or IX.‌​‍

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Eyes

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Bones

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Nervous system

Question 2

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

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A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

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C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

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D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 3

How many terms did Oommen Chandy serve as Chief Minister?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — 2004-06 and 2011-16.‌​‍

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1

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4

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3

Question 4

Synonym of INSIPID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dull — Lacking flavor or interest.‌​‍

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Spicy

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Flavorful

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Exciting

Question 5

Under the 'Vidya Samiksha Kendra' initiative, which of the following is a key feature of its implementation in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Real-time monitoring and assessment of school performance using data analytics — Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a data-driven platform that uses real-time analytics to monitor school performance, attendance, and other key metrics. The other options describe unrelated initiatives like centralized exams, uniform distribution, or residential schools.

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A. Centralized examination system for all state board schools

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C. Distribution of free uniforms to students in government schools

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D. Establishment of residential schools for tribal children

Question 6

Synonym of APPREHENSIVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anxious — Worried.‌​‍

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Relaxed

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Happy

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Excited

Question 7

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). ‌​‍PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

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Kaalam — Sethu

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

Question 8

A child receives a vaccine against measles. This type of immunity, where the body actively produces antibodies after exposure to an antigen (either naturally or through vaccination), is known as:

Accepted Answer

D. Active artificial immunity — Active artificial immunity is acquired when the body's immune system is stimulated to produce its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen through vaccination. The vaccine introduces a weakened or inactivated form of the pathogen, prompting the immune response without causing the disease. Passive immunity involves receiving pre-formed antibodies.

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A. Passive natural immunity

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B. Active natural immunity

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C. Passive artificial immunity

Question 9

Pre-historic site in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Edakkal caves, Marayoor dolmens — Multiple sites.

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Only Edakkal

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Only Marayoor

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None

Question 10

Why is it crucial to ensure that ophthalmic solutions and large-volume parenteral (LVP) solutions are isotonic with physiological fluids?

Accepted Answer

B. To prevent pain, irritation, and cellular damage upon administration — Isotonicity (having the same osmotic pressure as body fluids) is vital for ophthalmic and parenteral solutions to prevent discomfort, pain, irritation, and potential cellular damage (e.g., red blood cell lysis or crenation) at the site of administration. Hypotonic solutions can cause cells to swell and burst, while hypertonic solutions can cause cells to shrink. It does not directly affect solubility, stability, absorption rate, or ease of sterilization.

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A. To enhance the drug's solubility and stability

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C. To increase the rate of drug absorption into the bloodstream

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D. To allow for easier sterilization of the product

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #140