Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #201

Question 1

The author of 'Harry Potter' series is:

Accepted Answer

J. K. Rowling — J. K. Rowling's seven-book Harry Potter series was published 1997–2007.

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C. S. Lewis

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Roald Dahl

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Tolkien

Question 2

SN2 reaction:

Accepted Answer

One-step concerted with inversion of configuration — Rate = k[substrate][nucleophile]. 1° halides, polar aprotic solvents. 'Walden inversion'.

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Two-step

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Via carbocation

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Electrophilic

Question 3

Synonym of POIGNANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moving — Evoking sadness or regret.‌​‍

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Dull

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Silly

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Harsh

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which plays a key role in Centre-State fiscal relations?

Accepted Answer

D. States have no voting rights in the GST Council; decisions are purely based on the Union Government's discretion — The GST Council operates under Article 279A, with the Union Finance Minister as Chairperson and equal representation of states. Decisions are taken by a majority of 3/4th of the weighted votes, where the Centre has 1/3rd weightage and states collectively have 2/3rd. States do have voting rights, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is a constitutional body under Article 279A

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B. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council

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C. The decisions of the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting

Question 5

Nuclear force is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very strong, short-range (~fm), charge-independent — Binds protons+neutrons. ~100× stronger than EM. Mediated by mesons (Yukawa).‌​‍

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Only gravity

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Only electrostatic

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Very long range, weak

Question 6

Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1699 at Anandpur Sahib (Baisakhi) — Initiated the Panj Pyare; 5 Ks (Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kirpan, Kachhera). ‌​‍Declared Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru before his death at Nanded 1708.

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1604 at Amritsar

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1708 at Nanded

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1526 at Panipat

Question 7

Chromosome number in humans:

Accepted Answer

46 — 46 (23 pairs). 22 autosome pairs + 1 sex pair.

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23

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44

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48

Question 8

A teacher wants to demonstrate a complex biological process, such as photosynthesis, with real-time animations and allow students to interactively label parts and answer questions directly on the display. Which teaching aid would be most effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Smartboard (Interactive Whiteboard) — A Smartboard offers interactive multimedia capabilities, allowing for dynamic animations, real-time annotations, and direct student engagement. Traditional whiteboards, overhead projectors, and chart papers are primarily static and lack the interactivity required for such a dynamic demonstration.

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A. Overhead Projector

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B. Traditional Whiteboard with markers

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D. Large printed chart paper

Question 9

Jerome Bruner's theory of instruction emphasizes the importance of scaffolding. Which of the following is the most accurate description of scaffolding in Bruner's context?

Accepted Answer

B. Adjusting the level of support given to a learner based on their needs, gradually reducing it as competence grows — Scaffolding in Bruner's theory involves providing temporary support to a learner, which is gradually withdrawn as the learner becomes more competent. It is not about reducing student effort (A), using punishment/rewards (C), or rote memorization (D). Instead, it is a dynamic and adaptive process of adjusting support.

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A. Providing step-by-step instructions to reduce student effort

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C. Using punishment and rewards to reinforce desired behaviors

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D. Rote memorization of factual information to build foundational knowledge

Question 10

First state in India to implement e-governance fully:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

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AP

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Karnataka

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TN

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #201