Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #329

Question 1

Which of the following is a key feature introduced in the National Education Policy 2020 to promote multidisciplinary education?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishment of 'Academic Bank of Credit' for students — The 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC) is a digital repository that will store academic credits earned by students, allowing flexibility in choosing courses across institutions. This promotes multidisciplinary education and mobility. The other options are incorrect as they do not reflect the policy's actual provisions.

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A. Introduction of a single national curriculum across all states

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C. Mandatory study of Sanskrit in all schools

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D. Abolition of board examinations for Grades 10 and 12

Question 2

Tranquilisers are used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anxiety, mental agitation (e.g., Valium, equanil) — Sedatives for stress. ‌​‍Barbiturates are older class. Benzodiazepines (valium) safer.

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Heart

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Infection

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Pain relief

Question 3

The past tense of 'run' is:

Accepted Answer

ran — Run — ran — run (note: past participle is 'run').

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runs

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running

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run

Question 4

A newly appointed teacher wants to establish a positive learning environment where students feel respected and motivated. Which of the following approaches is most effective for setting clear behavioral expectations?

Accepted Answer

C. Collaboratively developing a few positive, clear, and actionable rules with student input. — Collaboratively developing positive, clear, and actionable rules with student input fosters ownership and understanding, leading to better adherence and a more respectful environment. Posting a long list of rules (A) can be overwhelming and authoritarian. Having students sign a contract without discussion (B) lacks engagement. Relying solely on informal discussions (D) is reactive and lacks consistency.

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A. Posting a long list of rules and reviewing them daily.

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B. Having students sign a behavior contract without any prior discussion.

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D. Relying solely on informal discussions about behavior as issues arise.

Question 5

Chattampi Swamikal belonged to which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Chattampi Swamikal (1853-1924) was born near Thiruvananthapuram and was a prominent social reformer.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 6

Mannam, the founder of NSS, is a popular name for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan is popularly called 'Mannam'; he founded NSS in 1914.‌​‍

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P. K. Mannath

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Mannathu Madhavan Nair

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Kumaran Asan

Question 7

When assessing a patient for signs of potential malnutrition, which of the following objective findings would be most indicative of a nutritional deficit?

Accepted Answer

B. Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting — Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting are common objective signs of chronic malnutrition, indicating deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, and protein. Normal skin turgor, moist mucous membranes, clear urine, and absence of edema typically suggest adequate hydration and nutritional status. Elevated blood pressure can have various causes and is not a direct sign of malnutrition.

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A. Normal skin turgor and moist mucous membranes

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C. Elevated blood pressure and normal heart rate

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D. Clear urine output and absence of edema

Question 8

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act:

Accepted Answer

1994 — Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994.

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1993

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1990

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2000

Question 9

Which mission is NOT part of Kerala Government's Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP)?

Accepted Answer

Rebuild Kerala Initiative — Four missions of NKKP: Haritha Keralam, Aardram, LIFE, Public Education Rejuvenation. 'Rebuild Kerala' is a separate post-flood programme.

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Haritha Keralam

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Ardram

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LIFE

Question 10

The '@' symbol in email was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ray Tomlinson — Ray Tomlinson introduced the @ symbol in email addresses in 1971. ‌​‍He is credited with inventing network email.

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Tim Berners-Lee

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Bill Gates

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Larry Page

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #329