Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #338

Question 1

When preparing sterile intravenous admixtures in a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW), which of the following practices is crucial to maintain sterility?

Accepted Answer

C. Wiping down all surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol before and periodically during compounding. — Wiping surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol effectively disinfects the workspace, a critical step in maintaining an aseptic environment. Working at the front edge creates turbulence and placing non-sterile items downstream contaminates sterile items; blocking the HEPA filter compromises the airflow and filtration efficiency.

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A. Working at the front edge of the LAFW to maximize air turbulence.

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B. Placing non-sterile items downstream of sterile items in the airflow.

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D. Blocking the HEPA filter with large items to prevent contamination.

Question 2

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, was first awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S.K. Pottekkatt — S.K. Pottekkatt received the first Ezhuthachan Puraskaram in 1993.‌​‍

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Thakazhi

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 3

In ART, what does IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) involve?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sperm + egg fused in dish; embryo transferred to uterus — Louise Brown (1978, UK). ‌​‍India's first: Durga (1978), by Subhash Mukhopadhyay. ICSI for low sperm count.

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Only cloning

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Test-tube baby

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Surrogate

Question 4

Kidney stones main type:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calcium oxalate — Most common kidney stones.‌​‍

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Struvite

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Cystine

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Uric acid

Question 5

A primary teacher observes that a significant number of her students struggle with reading comprehension despite various strategies. She decides to initiate an action research project. What is the most immediate and direct goal of her action research?

Accepted Answer

C. To systematically investigate and improve the reading comprehension levels within her own classroom. — Action research is primarily conducted by practitioners (teachers) to address specific problems in their own context and improve their practice. Its immediate goal is practical, context-specific improvement within the classroom, rather than broad generalization or external comparison for ranking.

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A. To publish a research paper in a peer-reviewed academic journal.

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B. To identify a universally effective reading comprehension strategy for all students.

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D. To compare her students' performance with national averages to determine school ranking.

Question 6

Synonym of EXACERBATE:

Accepted Answer

Worsen — Make worse.

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Improve

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Calm

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Resolve

Question 7

Under NEP 2020, the proposed 'National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy' aims to ensure all children achieve foundational skills by which grade?

Accepted Answer

B. Grade 3 — NEP 2020 prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 to prevent learning gaps early. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the mission's specific target grade.

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A. Grade 2

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C. Grade 5

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D. Grade 8

Question 8

Whose autobiography is known as 'Ente Jeevitha Smaranakal'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan's autobiography.‌​‍

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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 9

The 'Kerala State Education Policy 2016' emphasizes which of the following as a primary goal?

Accepted Answer

A. Universalization of early childhood education — The Kerala State Education Policy 2016 prioritizes universalization of early childhood education to ensure foundational learning. Option B is a component but not the primary goal. Options C and D are not central focuses of the policy.

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B. Complete digitization of school curriculum

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C. Reduction of school working hours

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D. Mandatory vocational training from Class IX

Question 10

'The sun rises in the east.' This is an example of:‌​‍

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Simple present (universal truth) — Habitual/universal facts use simple present.‌​‍

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Present continuous

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Past simple

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Future

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #338