Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #320

Question 1

A handwriting that cannot be read:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

illegible — Illegible = impossible to read.‌​‍

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indelible

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illogical

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inaudible

Question 2

The past participle of 'break' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

broken — Break — broke — broken. 'The vase has been broken.'‌​‍

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breaking

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breaked

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broke

Question 3

Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 — Trisomy 21 (three copies of chromosome 21) causes Down syndrome.‌​‍

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13

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X

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18

Question 4

A capacitor stores energy in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electric field (between plates) — Capacitor stores energy U = ½CV² in the electric field between plates.‌​‍

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Magnetic field

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Acoustic form

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Thermal form

Question 5

Kerala has undergone rapid urbanization in recent decades. Considering its unique demographic profile, which of the following is the most accurate demographic consequence observed in the state due to this urbanization trend?

Accepted Answer

C. A pronounced shift towards an older age structure and a continued decline in the crude birth rate, resulting from changing socio-economic opportunities and lifestyle choices associated with urban living. — Option C accurately describes the key demographic consequences of urbanization in Kerala. Urbanization typically leads to lower fertility rates due to factors like increased education, economic opportunities for women, and better access to family planning, which contribute to a decline in the crude birth rate. Concurrently, improved living standards and healthcare in urban settings often lead to increased life expectancy, accelerating the aging of the population and shifting the age structure towards older cohorts. Options A, B, and D describe demographic changes that are either contrary to ty

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A. A significant increase in the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) primarily due to improved access to maternal and child health services in urban areas.

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B. An accelerated increase in the youth dependency ratio, driven by a higher concentration of young, migrant families settling in urban centres.

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D. A substantial decrease in the overall population density of the state due to outward migration from overcrowded urban areas to less dense rural regions.

Question 6

Kudumbasree was introduced by the Government of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission, Kudumbasree, launched 1998.‌​‍

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Andhra Pradesh

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India

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Tamil Nadu

Question 7

Puncak Jaya in:

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Highest Oceania (4884m).

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PNG

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Malaysia

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Philippines

Question 8

A teacher observes that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours voluntarily, collaborating effectively, and showing genuine curiosity about the topic, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily demonstrates which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal desires and enjoyment of the activity itself, as evidenced by the students' voluntary engagement, curiosity, and collaboration without external rewards. Extrinsic motivation would involve external incentives like marks or prizes. Achievement and affiliation are specific types of motivational drives but do not represent the core classification as well as intrinsic motivation in this context.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 9

Who led the Third Estate representatives along with Abbé Sieyès and Mirabeau at the Tennis Court Oath?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jean-Sylvain Bailly — Bailly was president of the National Assembly on 20 June 1789.‌​‍

Answer

Jean-Paul Marat

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Georges Danton

Question 10

India's 2024 General Election phases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 phases — 7 phases, April-June 2024.‌​‍

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4 phases

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5 phases

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6 phases

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #320