Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #264

Question 1

A student misinterprets the phrase 'the cat sat on the mat' as 'the mat sat on the cat.' Which of Bruner's modes of representation is the student primarily using in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Symbolic representation (language-based). — Bruner's iconic mode involves visual or image-based understanding, and misinterpreting the subject-object relationship in a sentence suggests the student is relying on a literal or visual interpretation of the words rather than their symbolic meaning. Enactive (A) involves physical action, symbolic (C) involves abstract language rules, and concrete operational (D) is Piaget's concept, not Bruner's.

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A. Enactive representation (action-based).

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B. Iconic representation (image-based).

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D. Concrete operational representation (logical thinking).

Question 2

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, read in conjunction with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, what is the extended age range for free and compulsory education for children with specified disabilities?

Accepted Answer

C. 6 to 18 years — The RTE Act, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education for all children aged 6 to 14 years. However, the RPwD Act, 2016, extends this age limit for children with specified disabilities, ensuring their right to free and compulsory education from 6 to 18 years, recognizing their unique educational needs and developmental timelines.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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B. 6 to 14 years

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D. 3 to 18 years

Question 3

Gulf remittances contribute significantly to Kerala's economy from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle East — A large Kerala diaspora in Gulf (Middle East) countries sends significant remittances — a major source of Kerala's economy.‌​‍

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Europe

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USA

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Japan

Question 4

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.‌​‍

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Cherusseri

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Asan

Question 5

Out of 800 oranges, 80 are rotten. Find the percentage of good oranges.

Accepted Answer

90% — Good = 720. % = 720/800 × 100 = 90%.

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80%

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85%

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95%

Question 6

Slavery abolished in Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1812 — 1812.‌​‍

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1836

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1855

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1865

Question 7

Idiom 'by hook or by crook':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By any means — By any means necessary.‌​‍

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Using tools

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Legally

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By fishing

Question 8

The smallest bone in the human body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stapes — Stapes (stirrup bone) in the middle ear (~3 mm).‌​‍

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Femur

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Radius

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Patella

Question 9

Correct increasing order of elements by atomic number:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sodium, Magnesium, Aluminium, Silicon, Phosphorous — Atomic numbers: Na (11) → Mg (12) → Al (13) → Si (14) → P (15).‌​‍

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Magnesium, Aluminium, Phosphorous, Sodium, Silicon

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Sodium, Aluminium, Silicon, Phosphorous, Magnesium

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Aluminium, Phosphorous, Silicon, Sodium, Magnesium

Question 10

Indirect form: 'Don't push me,' the beggar said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The beggar requested them not to push him — Negative imperative → 'not to + verb' + pronoun shift (me → him).‌​‍

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The beggar told them whether to push him

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The beggar told them don't push him

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The beggar requested them did not push me

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #264