Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #311

Question 1

State fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karimeen — Karimeen (Pearl Spot/Green Chromide).‌​‍

Answer

Sardine

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Pomfret

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Tuna

Question 2

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a child admitted to an elementary school is entitled to complete elementary education. What is a key provision related to academic progress and promotion under this Act for children up to Class 8?

Accepted Answer

B. No child admitted in a school shall be held back in any class or expelled from school till the completion of elementary education. — The RTE Act, 2009, originally stipulated a 'no detention policy' for children up to Class 8, meaning no child could be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education. This provision aimed to reduce dropout rates and ensure continuous learning. Options A, C, and D contradict this fundamental 'no detention' principle of the original Act, which is a key aspect often tested.

Answer

A. Schools are permitted to detain a child in the same class if their academic performance is consistently below average.

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C. Schools can conduct annual examinations and promote children based on their scores, with provisions for re-examination if they fail.

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D. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is mandatory, but schools retain the right to detain students who do not meet minimum proficiency levels.

Question 3

Synonym of SQUALID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dirty — Filthy.‌​‍

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Rich

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Clean

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Neat

Question 4

Meaning of 'perseverance':

Accepted Answer

Persistent effort despite difficulties — Perseverance is a virtue of staying the course.

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Giving up

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Hurrying

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Lying

Question 5

Change to direct speech: The teacher said that the Earth is round.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The teacher said, 'The Earth is round.' — Universal truths retain present tense even in direct/indirect speech.‌​‍

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The teacher said, 'The Earth will be round.'

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The teacher said Earth round

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The teacher said, 'The Earth was round.'

Question 6

A parent in Kerala is concerned about the medium of instruction for their child in primary school, in light of recent educational policy discussions. As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. The home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates that wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This approach is believed to promote better learning outcomes and cognitive development. Options A, B, and D contradict the specific emphasis on mother tongue/local language as the preferred medium of instruction in the early stages.

Answer

A. English, to ensure global competitiveness and early exposure.

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B. Any scheduled Indian language, chosen by the state government based on student preference.

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D. Sanskrit or classical languages, to preserve cultural heritage.

Question 7

Bangalore airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both names used.‌​‍

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Kempegowda Intl

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BIAL

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HAL

Question 8

Normal blood pressure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

120/80 mmHg — 120/80 mmHg is normal. Above 140/90 is hypertension.‌​‍

Answer

160/100 mmHg

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140/90 mmHg

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100/60 mmHg

Question 9

Kerala Life Expectancy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest in India — Among highest (~75 years).‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

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Lowest

Answer

Average

Question 10

Client-centred therapy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Carl Rogers — unconditional positive regard, empathy — Humanistic. ‌​‍Non-directive. Therapist creates accepting environment for self-exploration.

Answer

Ellis

Answer

Skinner

Answer

Freud

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #311