Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #255

Question 1

The structure of DNA (double helix) was proposed by:

Accepted Answer

Watson and Crick — James Watson and Francis Crick (1953) proposed the double-helix model with Rosalind Franklin's X-ray data.

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Mendel

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Darwin

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Pasteur

Question 2

A teacher wants to continuously assess her students' problem-solving skills and critical thinking during a project-based learning activity. Which of the following tools would be most effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. An observation schedule and a rubric for evaluating project work and presentations. — An observation schedule coupled with a rubric allows for continuous assessment of process skills like problem-solving and critical thinking as students engage in project work and presentations. Standardized tests, final examinations, and surprise quizzes are more suited for measuring content knowledge at specific points rather than ongoing process-oriented skills.

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A. A standardized multiple-choice test at the end of the unit.

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B. A traditional pen-and-paper final examination.

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D. A surprise quiz covering theoretical concepts.

Question 3

Synonym of SAGACIOUS:

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Wise — Having keen mental discernment.

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Foolish

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Ignorant

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Silly

Question 4

The ship on which Darwin made his famous voyage was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HMS Beagle — Darwin sailed on HMS Beagle (1831–1836), visiting the Galápagos, S. ‌​‍America etc.

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HMS Endeavour

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HMS Discovery

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HMS Victory

Question 5

Coral reefs found in:‌​‍

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Warm shallow tropical waters — Symbiosis with zooxanthellae. ‌​‍Great Barrier Reef (Australia) largest. Bleaching from warming, acidification.

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Deep ocean

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Rivers

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Cold water

Question 6

Thrissur Pooram held at:

Accepted Answer

All of these (as festival site) — Takes place at Vadakkunnathan; organized by Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady devaswoms.

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Vadakkunnathan Temple

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Paramekkavu

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Thiruvambady

Question 7

The longest bone in the body is:‌​‍

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Femur — Femur (thigh bone) = longest and strongest bone in the human body.‌​‍

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Humerus

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Tibia

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Fibula

Question 8

What are primary consumers?‌​‍

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Herbivores — Plant-eaters.

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Carnivores

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Omnivores

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Producers

Question 9

'Silver lining' means:

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Hope in difficulty — Hopeful prospect in a difficult situation.

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Silver border

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Rich person

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Cloud

Question 10

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024. What is a defining characteristic of JJM's implementation strategy that distinguishes it from previous water supply programs?

Accepted Answer

B. A community-led approach where local village communities are empowered to plan, implement, manage, and maintain their water supply systems. — The Jal Jeevan Mission adopts a highly decentralized, community-led approach, empowering local communities (particularly Pani Samitis/Village Water and Sanitation Committees) to play a crucial role in the planning, implementation, management, operation, and maintenance of their water supply systems. Options A, C, and D describe approaches that are contrary to JJM's core principles of decentralization, rural focus, and community ownership.

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A. Exclusive reliance on advanced centralized water treatment plants and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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C. Prioritizing urban areas first, with rural areas to be covered in the second phase after 2024.

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D. Complete privatization of water supply operations to ensure efficiency and reduce government expenditure.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #255