Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #146

Question 1

A 16-year-old girl starts spending significantly more time with her friends, values their opinions highly, and occasionally challenges her parents' rules, stating 'all my friends do it.' How should this behavior generally be interpreted by her parents from a developmental perspective?

Accepted Answer

B. A normal part of seeking independence and peer affiliation during adolescence. — During adolescence, it is normal for individuals to increasingly seek autonomy from parents and develop stronger affiliations with peer groups. While parents' guidance remains important, valuing peer opinions and occasionally challenging rules are typical aspects of establishing independence and forming a social identity. This is a crucial step towards adulthood, not necessarily severe rebellion or regression.

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A. A sign of severe rebellion requiring strict disciplinary action.

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C. A clear indication of negative peer pressure that must be immediately stopped.

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D. A regression to an earlier stage of development due to insecurity.

Question 2

The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and dismantled in:

Accepted Answer

1989 — Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989 — symbolic end of Cold War division.

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1985

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1991

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1995

Question 3

Electroplating is:

Accepted Answer

Coating one metal with another using electrolysis — Electroplating deposits a thin metal layer (Cr, Ni, Ag, Au) on object using electrolysis.

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Painting metals

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Galvanising

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Same as soldering

Question 4

Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri:

Accepted Answer

Narayaneeyam — Narayaneeyam — 1586 CE.

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Sanskrit

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Brahmanda Purana

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Rig Veda

Question 5

Which of the following are novels by Jane Austen?‌​‍

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Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park — Early 19th century English gentry life. ‌​‍Novels of manners. Unsparing social commentary with irony.

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1984

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War and Peace

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Dracula

Question 6

Moseley's law relates:‌​‍

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Characteristic X-ray frequency to atomic number — √ν ∝ (Z-1). Reorganised periodic table by atomic number.‌​‍

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Temperature to pressure

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Volume to moles

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Force to acceleration

Question 7

A teacher notices that students struggle with understanding fractions in mathematics. Which step should be taken FIRST in an action research cycle to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Collect data through student assessments and classroom observations — The first step in action research is to diagnose the problem by collecting data (e.g., assessments, observations) to understand the root cause (B). Implementing a strategy (A) or consulting research (D) should come later. Comparing with a control group (C) is not typical in action research, which focuses on internal evaluation.

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A. Implement a new teaching strategy, such as using visual aids

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C. Compare the results with a control group using traditional methods

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D. Consult educational research papers to find a proven method

Question 8

Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by UN on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 December 1948 — UDHR adopted by UN General Assembly 10 December 1948 (Human Rights Day). ‌​‍Drafted under Eleanor Roosevelt.

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26 January 1948

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1 May 1948

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24 October 1945

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary benefit of using ICT in education?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhancing interactive and personalized learning experiences — The primary benefit of ICT in education is enhancing interactive and personalized learning experiences, as it allows for tailored content and engagement. While ICT can reduce the need for textbooks, simplify administrative tasks, and increase lesson delivery speed, these are secondary benefits compared to the transformative impact on learning experiences.

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A. Reducing the need for physical textbooks

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C. Simplifying administrative tasks for teachers

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D. Increasing the speed of lesson delivery

Question 10

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Temple entry and anti-untouchability — The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was a movement against untouchability, demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom Temple in Travancore.‌​‍

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Land reform

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Independence from British rule

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Workers' rights

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #146