Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #153

Question 1

Gulf Cooperation Council members:‌​‍

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6 — Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.‌​‍

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5

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10

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8

Question 2

'Faux pas' means:‌​‍

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Social blunder — French-origin — embarrassing social mistake.‌​‍

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Fake pass

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Dance step

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Greeting

Question 3

Area of parallelogram:

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base×height — bh.

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(1/2)bh

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b+h

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s²

Question 4

Synonym of BRUSQUE:‌​‍

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Abrupt — Abrupt in manner.‌​‍

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Slow

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Polite

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Gentle

Question 5

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:

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Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.

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Women pension

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Education loans

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Elderly

Question 6

A primary benefit of implementing the 5E learning model in a classroom is that it:

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C. Fosters an inquiry-based, student-centered approach aligned with constructivist principles. — The 5E model is designed to facilitate inquiry-based learning, where students actively construct knowledge through a guided process of engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation, consistent with constructivist pedagogy. It is not primarily about speed, rote learning, or reducing collaboration.

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A. Streamlines content delivery, allowing teachers to cover more topics quickly.

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B. Promotes rote memorization of facts and definitions for standardized tests.

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D. Reduces the need for student collaboration, focusing on individual achievement.

Question 7

Kerala's organic farming hub:

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Wayanad — Wayanad coffee, spices, some certified organic.

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Palakkad

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Idukki

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Kannur

Question 8

Synonym of TRANQUIL:‌​‍

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Calm — Tranquil = calm, peaceful.‌​‍

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Sad

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Noisy

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Angry

Question 9

Allotropes of carbon include:‌​‍

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Diamond, graphite, fullerene — Diamond (sp³ 3D), graphite (sp² 2D), fullerene (C₆₀), graphene, nanotubes — all allotropes of C.‌​‍

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Ozone, oxygen

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Red P, white P

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Rhombic S, monoclinic S

Question 10

Kerala, being a coastal state in India, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. From the perspective of climate change adaptation strategies, which of the following measures would be most effective in building long-term resilience against rising sea levels and extreme weather events in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing robust early warning systems for cyclones and floods, alongside developing climate-resilient infrastructure and sustainable land-use planning. — Adaptation strategies focus on adjusting to actual or expected future climate conditions and their effects. Implementing robust early warning systems, developing climate-resilient infrastructure (e.g., seawalls, elevated buildings), and sustainable land-use planning (e.g., restricting construction in vulnerable coastal zones) are direct and effective adaptation measures for a coastal state like Kerala. Options A and C primarily relate to mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas emissions), while D is a partial measure and not comprehensive for coastal vulnerability.

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A. Investing heavily in fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure to meet growing energy demands.

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C. Focusing solely on reducing industrial greenhouse gas emissions from major factories within the state.

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D. Promoting large-scale afforestation programs in remote, non-coastal areas only.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #153