Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #215

Question 1

In the 'Elaborate' stage of the 5E learning model, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

D. To challenge students to apply learned concepts to new, complex situations. — During the Elaborate stage, the teacher's primary role is to extend student understanding by challenging them to apply the concepts learned in new, real-world contexts or solve more complex problems. Option A describes the Engage stage, option B describes the Explain stage, and option C relates to the Evaluate stage.

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A. To introduce a new topic and capture students' interest.

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B. To provide direct instruction on formal concepts and vocabulary.

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C. To assess student understanding through summative tests.

Question 2

A male patient enquires about sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Which of the following co-existing medication classes would be an absolute contraindication for sildenafil use due to severe risk of hypotension?

Accepted Answer

C. Nitrates — Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor that enhances the effects of nitric oxide. Concomitant use with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate) can lead to a dangerous and life-threatening drop in blood pressure (severe hypotension) due to synergistic vasodilation.

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A. Beta-blockers

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B. Alpha-blockers

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D. Calcium channel blockers

Question 3

Which of the following initiatives was recently launched by the Kerala government to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the state?

Accepted Answer

D. Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition — The Thalolam Scheme for maternal nutrition was launched by the Kerala government to address malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers, aligning with the state's focus on reducing maternal and child mortality. Arogya Keralam Mission is a broader health mission, NHM's Safe Motherhood Programme is a central scheme, and the Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project is a general awareness initiative, making Thalolam Scheme the most specific recent initiative.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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B. Safe Motherhood Programme under NHM

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C. Healthy Mother-Healthy Child Project

Question 4

Antonym of LOSE:

Accepted Answer

Find — Lose ↔ find.

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Misplace

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Drop

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Fail

Question 5

Kerala produces ___ % of India's coconut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30% — About 30% of India's coconut.‌​‍

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45%

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20%

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60%

Question 6

India's first ambassador to US:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

VL Pandit — Vijayalakshmi Pandit (1949).‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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MC Chagla

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Sardar KM Panikkar

Question 7

Kerala was declared India's first fully literate state on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

18 April 1991 — Kerala achieved full-literate status on 18 April 1991.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 8

Which Chera ruler is celebrated in Sangam literature for his patronage and is associated with Muziris port?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Senguttuvan — Senguttuvan, the Chera king, is lauded in Silappadikaram; Muziris (Muchiri) was a major Chera port.‌​‍

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Nedunjeliyan

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Perumkilli

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Karikalan

Question 9

The scientific name of humans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo sapiens — Modern humans are classified as Homo sapiens.‌​‍

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Homo habilis

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Homo neanderthalensis

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Homo erectus

Question 10

Thiruvananthapuram district is bounded on the south by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Thiruvananthapuram district's southern boundary is with Tamil Nadu (specifically Kanyakumari district). ‌​‍Kollam district is to its north.

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Arabian Sea

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Pathanamthitta

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Kollam district

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #215