Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #223

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a video recording in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow self-assessment and peer critique of teaching performance — The primary purpose of video recording in microteaching is to facilitate self-assessment and peer critique, enabling teachers to analyze and improve their skills. While it may serve other purposes, this is the core benefit of the tool.

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A. To create a permanent record for administrative purposes

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C. To replace the need for a live audience during practice

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D. To demonstrate the lesson to students for later review

Question 2

Which is the largest animal phylum?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arthropoda — ~75% of animal species. ‌​‍Jointed legs, exoskeleton of chitin. Insects, crustaceans, arachnids.

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Mollusca

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Annelida

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Chordata

Question 3

Human Genome Project:

Accepted Answer

2003 completed — Completed 2003.

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2010

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2000

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2015

Question 4

A couple is seeking genetic counseling due to a family history of an autosomal recessive disorder. The father is identified as a carrier, while the mother has no family history of the disorder and genetic testing confirms she is not a carrier. What is the probability that their child will be affected by this specific autosomal recessive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A. 0% — For an autosomal recessive disorder to manifest, an individual must inherit two copies of the recessive allele (one from each parent). In this scenario, the father is a carrier (Aa) and the mother is not a carrier (AA). Therefore, any child will inherit a dominant 'A' allele from the mother, making it impossible for them to inherit two recessive 'a' alleles and thus be affected by the disorder.

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B. 25%

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C. 50%

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D. 75%

Question 5

A teacher wants to establish clear classroom rules. The most effective approach is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Collaborate with students to co-create rules and discuss their importance. — Co-creating rules with students fosters ownership, understanding, and compliance, as they see the relevance of each rule. Posting rules without discussion may lead to resistance, strict enforcement without explanation can feel authoritarian, and allowing minor rule-breaking undermines authority and consistency.

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A. Post a list of rules on the wall and expect students to follow them without discussion.

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C. Enforce rules strictly from the first day without explaining their purpose.

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D. Allow students to break minor rules initially to test their boundaries.

Question 6

When is Martyrs' Day observed in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 Jan — 30 January (Gandhi's assassination, 1948).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 7

Primary goal of the 'Nivarthana Agitation':

Accepted Answer

Representation in the Legislative Assembly — Nivarthana (Abstention) movement (1932-36) demanded community-wise representation in the Travancore Assembly.

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Land reforms

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Temple entry

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Educational reforms

Question 8

Synonym of ELICIT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Draw out — Evoke response.‌​‍

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Cover

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Keep

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Hide

Question 9

Dimensional analysis CANNOT:

Accepted Answer

Derive constants' numerical values — Dimensionless constants (like ½ in ½mv²) cannot be determined by dimensional analysis.

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Check equations

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Find dimensional formulas

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Convert units

Question 10

What was Cro-Magnon?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Early H. sapiens with cave art — ~40,000 ya in Europe. ‌​‍Anatomically modern. Lascaux, Altamira cave paintings. ‌​‍Coexisted with Neanderthals briefly.

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Reptile

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Different species

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Ape

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #223