Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #294

Question 1

Which of these is a plant growth movement toward water?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrotropism — Hydrotropism = growth toward water (positive); shown by plant roots.‌​‍

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Geotropism

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Phototropism

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Thigmotropism

Question 2

Lord Wellesley's Subsidiary Alliance system was a pivotal policy in expanding British influence in India. Which of the following statements most accurately describes its primary long-term consequence for the Indian princely states that entered into such alliances?

Accepted Answer

C. It significantly diminished their military capabilities and brought them under effective British political and military control. — The Subsidiary Alliance system compelled Indian princely states to disband their own armies and host British resident forces, for which they had to pay. This policy effectively disarmed the states, making them militarily dependent on the British and bringing them under stringent political and military control, thereby eroding their sovereignty. It did not promote industrialization, unity against the British, or democratic governance.

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A. It encouraged the rapid development of indigenous industries and self-reliant economies within these states.

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B. It fostered a collective sense of national unity among Indian rulers against British expansion.

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D. It led to the establishment of democratic governance structures under British guidance.

Question 3

Synonym of LUDICROUS:

Accepted Answer

Absurd — Ridiculous.

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Serious

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Wise

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Sensible

Question 4

Western Ghats stretch from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tapi river to Kanyakumari — ~1,600 km. ‌​‍UNESCO WHS. Biodiversity hotspot. ‌​‍Anaimudi (2,695 m) highest in Kerala. Sahyadri in Maharashtra.

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Gujarat to Kerala

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Only Maharashtra

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Himalayas only

Question 5

K-Rail proposed route length:

Accepted Answer

530 km — ~530 km Kasaragod to TVM.

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300

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700

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1000

Question 6

A primary school English teacher frequently uses commands like "Stand up," "Touch your nose," and "Walk to the door" to introduce new vocabulary and grammatical structures to her young learners. Students respond by physically performing the actions, and the teacher gradually introduces more complex sequences. Which language teaching method is this teacher primarily utilizing?

Accepted Answer

B. Total Physical Response — Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method that connects language learning with physical movement. It is particularly effective for young learners and beginners, as students respond to verbal commands with physical actions, helping them to internalize vocabulary and grammar in a low-stress environment. The Audio-Lingual Method focuses on habit formation through drills and mimicry, while Silent Way and Community Language Learning employ different pedagogical approaches.

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A. Audio-Lingual Method

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C. Silent Way

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D. Community Language Learning

Question 7

Symbol of Silver:

Accepted Answer

Ag — Ag (Argentum).

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Si

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Sv

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Au

Question 8

Antonym of FAST:

Accepted Answer

Slow — Fast ↔ slow.

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Quick

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Rapid

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Swift

Question 9

Ayyankali founded:

Accepted Answer

Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham — Ayyankali — social reformer, founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham (1907).

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SNDP

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Yogakshema Sabha

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Nair Service Society

Question 10

A teacher notices that some students in her class struggle with abstract mathematical concepts, while others grasp them quickly. To address this disparity and provide differentiated instruction using technology, which approach would be most effective?

Accepted Answer

B. Using an educational app that offers adaptive learning paths and personalized feedback based on student performance. — An educational app offering adaptive learning paths and personalized feedback (Option B) is highly effective for differentiated instruction. It allows students to work at their own pace, receive targeted support, and progress through content tailored to their individual needs. Generic tutorials (A), whole-class discussions (C), or standard digital worksheets (D) do not effectively cater to individual learning differences and paces.

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A. Providing all students with links to generic online math tutorials.

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C. Projecting complex math problems onto a screen for whole-class discussion.

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D. Assigning all students to complete a digital worksheet with standard problems.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #294