Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #319

Question 1

Kerala religious demographics:‌​‍

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Hindu 55%, Muslim 26%, Christian 18% approx — Approximate 2011 census.‌​‍

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Unknown

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50:50

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Only Hindu

Question 2

A new teacher wants to establish an effective classroom management system focused on preventing misbehavior. Which of the following actions should be prioritized first?

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A. Clearly defining and teaching classroom rules and procedures. — Clearly defining and teaching classroom rules and procedures is the foundational first step in proactive classroom management. This ensures students understand behavioral expectations, which significantly reduces the likelihood of misbehavior and creates a predictable learning environment. While other options are valuable, establishing clear expectations is paramount initially.

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B. Developing a system of rewards for good behavior.

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C. Planning engaging and varied lessons.

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D. Establishing a clear hierarchy of consequences for misbehavior.

Question 3

A teacher notices that a group of students frequently disrupts the class by talking over each other during group activities. Which intervention would be most appropriate to address this issue?

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B. Implementing a 'talking stick' rule where only the student holding the stick can speak — The 'talking stick' rule (Option B) is a structured approach to manage turn-taking, ensuring all students have an equal opportunity to speak while reducing interruptions. Punitive measures like isolation (Option A) or reducing group activities (Option D) undermine collaborative learning, and ignoring the behavior (Option C) may normalize disruptions.

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A. Assigning the disruptive students to work independently for the rest of the term

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C. Ignoring the behavior as it will likely resolve itself over time

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D. Reducing the frequency of group activities to minimize opportunities for disruption

Question 4

What is the primary and preferred energy source for the brain under normal physiological conditions?

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C. Glucose — The brain relies almost exclusively on glucose for its energy needs under normal conditions due to its high metabolic rate and inability to store significant amounts of glycogen. Fatty acids cannot effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, and ketone bodies are primarily utilized during prolonged starvation.

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A. Fatty acids

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B. Amino acids

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D. Ketone bodies

Question 5

A chilly, flabby, fair-haired child with a large head and profuse sour sweat on the scalp, especially during sleep, is brought in. They have a craving for indigestible things like eggs and chalk, and are generally slow in development. What is the most probable remedy?

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D. Calcarea Carbonica — Calcarea Carbonica is characterized by a chilly, flabby constitution, sour perspiration on the scalp (especially during sleep), delayed development, and peculiar cravings for eggs or indigestible substances. Graphites patients are generally obese and have skin eruptions with sticky discharges, Hepar Sulph is extremely chilly and sensitive to pain, and Silica is delicate, refined, and lacks vital heat, none matching the full picture.

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A. Graphites

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B. Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum

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C. Silica

Question 6

Alpine forest above:

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3,600m — Above timberline.

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1000m

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2000m

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5000m

Question 7

Which step in the action research cycle involves planning and implementing changes based on initial findings?

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C. Taking action — The 'Taking action' step involves planning and implementing changes based on data analysis, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect as it refers to the initial problem identification. Option B is incorrect as it focuses on data collection and analysis. Option D is incorrect as it pertains to the reflection phase after action has been taken.

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A. Identifying the problem

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B. Collecting and analyzing data

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D. Reflecting on outcomes

Question 8

The Abstinence Movement (Nivartana Prasthanam) was for:‌​‍

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Representation of backward communities — 1930s movement for political representation of backward communities in Travancore legislature.‌​‍

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Temple entry

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Education

Question 9

The largest producer of rubber in India is:

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Kerala — Kerala produces ~70% of India's natural rubber; Kottayam is the hub.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Tripura

Question 10

The naval commander from Kerala who led resistance against the Portuguese in the 16th century was:‌​‍

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Kunjali Marakkar — The Kunjali Marakkars were a dynasty of naval chiefs of the Zamorin of Calicut who fought against Portuguese colonial expansion in the 16th century. ‌​‍They are considered among the first naval defenders of India.

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Pazhassi Raja

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Pazhashi Raja

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #319