Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #167

Question 1

How many districts are there in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 — Kerala has 14 districts, from Kasaragod in the north to Thiruvananthapuram in the south.‌​‍

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15

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13

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12

Question 2

Human evolution — first hominid with larger brain:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis ('handy man') — ~2.5-1.5 mya. ‌​‍First tool maker. Brain ~650 cc. ‌​‍H. erectus: ~900 cc, first to migrate out of Africa, fire use.

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Australopithecus

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Neanderthal

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Homo erectus

Question 3

To develop students' empathy, promote self-reflection, and encourage an understanding of diverse human experiences and life choices, a teacher decides to introduce a literary form that presents real-life events and perspectives. Which of the following literary forms would be most suitable for this pedagogical goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Autobiographical narratives — Autobiographical narratives provide firsthand accounts of individuals' lives, allowing students to develop empathy by stepping into another's shoes, promoting self-reflection on personal values, and fostering an understanding of diverse human experiences and the choices people make. Science fiction novels primarily stimulate imagination and critical thinking about hypothetical futures. Epic poems focus on heroic narratives and cultural mythology. Propaganda pamphlets aim to persuade rather than foster nuanced empathy or self-reflection.

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A. Science fiction novels

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B. Epic poems

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D. Propaganda pamphlets

Question 4

The cathode ray experiment leading to the discovery of the electron was performed by:

Accepted Answer

J. J. Thomson — Thomson (1897) showed cathode rays are negatively charged particles — electrons.

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Rutherford

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Chadwick

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Niels Bohr

Question 5

Chipko Movement (1973) to save forests was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sunderlal Bahuguna and Chandi Prasad Bhatt — Chipko started in Reni village, Chamoli (Uttarakhand). ‌​‍'Chipko' = embrace the trees to prevent felling.

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Baba Amte

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Ela Bhatt

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Medha Patkar

Question 6

Central Dogma of molecular biology is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

DNA → RNA → Protein — Central Dogma (Crick, 1958): genetic info flows DNA → RNA → protein via transcription and translation.‌​‍

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Protein → DNA → RNA

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RNA → DNA → Protein

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Protein → RNA → DNA

Question 7

Kerala produces approximately what % of India's rubber?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

90% — Kerala produces ~90% of India's natural rubber, mainly in Kottayam and Idukki.‌​‍

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50%

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70%

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100%

Question 8

Pollen grain wall — outer layer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exine (sporopollenin — most resistant biological material) — Sporopollenin resists enzymes, acids, bases, high temperature. ‌​‍Pollen fossils preserved for millions of years.

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Cellulose

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Intine

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Endosperm

Question 9

How many biodiversity hotspots are there in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — India has 4 biodiversity hotspots: Western Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, Indo-Burma, and Sundaland (Nicobar Islands).‌​‍

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2

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3

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5

Question 10

The slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' in Kerala reform discourse is most associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambedkar (adopted by Kerala Dalit movements) — B. ‌​‍R. Ambedkar's slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' was embraced by Kerala's Dalit movement.

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Ayyankali

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #167