Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #262

Question 1

'Brace position' in aviation safety instructions refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A protective body position during crash landings — Brace position protects head, neck and limbs during impact.‌​‍

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An emergency exit

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A life jacket

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A saluting gesture

Question 2

Which of the following is the most effective method for preventing the spread of common respiratory infections in a community setting?

Accepted Answer

C. Frequent handwashing with soap and water — Frequent handwashing with soap and water is widely recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of many infectious diseases, including respiratory infections, by removing pathogens from the hands. While other options might offer some minor benefits, they are not as universally effective or practical for broad community prevention.

Answer

A. Regular use of air purifiers

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B. Avoiding public transportation

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D. Daily consumption of vitamin C supplements

Question 3

A Kerala PSC HSA Part A candidate designs a question paper where formative assessment includes 'Portfolio Assessment' for a student project. Which statement about its application in CCE Kerala model is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. It helps the teacher assess students' progress, skills, and attitudes over time through documented evidence — Portfolio assessment in formative CCE gathers samples (projects, observations) to evaluate progress, skills, and attitudes. Distractor B is wrong because grades are assigned via summative written exams, not portfolio size. It is NOT a standardised comparison tool.

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A. Portfolio assessment is used exclusively to evaluate students' handwriting skills in projects

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C. Portfolio assessment is a summative tool to assign grades based on project size

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D. It is a standardised assessment to compare students across schools

Question 4

First elected Communist government in the world was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala 1957 — E. ‌​‍M. S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad-led CPI government in Kerala (1957) was the first democratically elected Communist government in the world.

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China 1949

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Russia

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West Bengal 1977

Question 5

Onam month:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Chingam (Aug-Sep).‌​‍

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 6

India's AI action summit participation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris Feb 2025 summit — Co-hosted AI Action Summit Paris 2025.‌​‍

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Alone

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Missed

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Hosted

Question 7

Oxidation state of S in H₂SO₄:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

+6 — H=+1, O=-2. 2(+1) + S + 4(-2) = 0 → S = +6. Highest oxidation state of sulfur.‌​‍

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+2

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-2

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+4

Question 8

Block Panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

152 — 152 blocks.‌​‍

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300

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100

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200

Question 9

Pope Francis death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

April 2025 — Passed April 2025.‌​‍

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2024

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2023

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Still alive

Question 10

Biopesticide Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cry toxins — kills larvae of moths/butterflies — Specific to insect gut. ‌​‍Bt cotton, Bt brinjal use transgenic Bt gene. Safe for humans (no receptors in our gut).

Answer

Virus

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Antibiotics

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Enzymes

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #262