Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #202

Question 1

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

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Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 2

The orphanage could not have been constructed without the efforts of the altruist who helped in his spare time. ‌​‍Find out the antonym of the italicised word 'altruist'.

Accepted Answer

egoist — Altruist (selfless) ↔ Egoist (self-centred).‌​‍

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humanitarian

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famous

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philanthropist

Question 3

The green pigment in plants is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chlorophyll — Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight (mainly red and blue) and reflects green — making plants look green.‌​‍

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Haemoglobin

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Melanin

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Carotene

Question 4

Figure of speech: metaphor example:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Life is a journey — Direct comparison without 'like/as'. ‌​‍Extended metaphor: throughout passage. Mixed metaphor: inconsistent.

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He is like a lion

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As brave as a lion

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Wake up

Question 5

NCF 2005 highlights the importance of inclusive education. Which of the following is a key strategy to achieve this?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing individualized education plans — NCF 2005 promotes inclusive education through individualized education plans (B), ensuring personalized support. Segregating students (A), reducing school hours (C), and standardizing curriculum (D) contradict inclusive principles.

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A. Segregating students with special needs

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C. Reducing school hours for all students

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D. Standardizing curriculum across all schools

Question 6

Who wrote the first biography of Sree Narayana Guru?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Murkothu Kumaran — Murkothu Kumaran's biography of Sree Narayana Guru was the first.‌​‍

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Dr. Palpu

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Kumaranasan

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Moorkoth Ramunni

Question 7

Bowman's capsule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Filters blood — Glomerular filtration.‌​‍

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Secretes

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Reabsorbs

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Stores

Question 8

A parent belonging to an economically weaker section (EWS) category in Kerala applies for their child's admission to Class 1 in a private unaided school, specifically requesting a seat under the RTE Act's provisions. Assuming seats are available under the mandated quota, what is the school's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must admit the child free of cost under the 25% reservation quota, with the government reimbursing the school for the expenses. — Under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, private unaided schools are mandated to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. These children must be admitted free of cost, with the state government reimbursing the school for the per-child expenditure. Conducting entrance tests for such admissions is also prohibited.

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B. The school can admit the child, but the parent is responsible for paying the tuition fees, which can later be claimed from the local self-government.

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C. The school can deny admission if the child fails to clear a mandatory entrance examination conducted by the school.

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D. The school is only obligated to admit children from socially disadvantaged groups, not specifically economically weaker sections, under the 25% quota.

Question 9

Big Five personality traits (OCEAN):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism — Also called Five-Factor Model. ‌​‍Most accepted trait theory. Stable across cultures.

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Only introvert

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Only IQ

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4 humors

Question 10

The earliest epigraphical record on 'Kollam Era' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tarisapalli copper plate — Tarisapalli/Tharisappalli copper plates (849 CE) — earliest record of the Kollam Era.‌​‍

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Mampalli plate

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Chaliyam plate

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Vazhappilli inscription

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #202