Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #349

Question 1

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 2

Last Dewan of Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer wanted independence/Pakistan accession.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S.

Question 3

Tipu Sultan invasions of Malabar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1766 onwards — From 1766.‌​‍

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1800

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1857

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1750

Question 4

While arranging the classroom, a teacher places student desks in small groups facing each other. What is the primary classroom management benefit of this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

C. It facilitates collaborative learning and allows the teacher to monitor group activities easily. — Group seating arrangements primarily facilitate collaborative learning activities and peer interaction, which are key components of effective instruction. From a management perspective, it allows the teacher to move easily among groups, offering support and monitoring engagement. It does not discourage interaction (A) and may not guarantee a clear view for all (D).

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A. It discourages student-to-student interaction and promotes individual work.

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B. It maximizes the amount of wall space available for displays.

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D. It ensures all students have an unobstructed view of the whiteboard.

Question 5

A high school science teacher wants to improve student participation in classroom discussions. She decides to conduct action research. After identifying the problem and reviewing relevant literature, what is the crucial next step in the action research cycle?

Accepted Answer

C. Collecting baseline data on current student participation levels and identifying contributing factors. — In the action research cycle (Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect), after identifying the problem, the 'Plan' stage involves understanding the current situation. Collecting baseline data is essential to accurately define the problem, measure its extent, and later evaluate the impact of any intervention. Implementing a strategy without baseline data (A) or just formulating a hypothesis (B) skips this crucial observational step. Presenting to administration (D) is an administrative step, not a core research cycle step.

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A. Immediately implementing a new discussion strategy to see if it works.

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B. Formulating a hypothesis about the causes of low participation and designing an intervention.

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D. Presenting the problem to the school administration for their approval and support.

Question 6

New UK PM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Keir Starmer — Keir Starmer.‌​‍

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Rishi Sunak

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Boris

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Truss

Question 7

SCP (Single Cell Protein):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Protein from unicellular microbes — alternative protein source — Spirulina, yeast. ‌​‍Uses cellulose or agro waste as substrate. Combat protein malnutrition.

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Plant protein

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Synthetic

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Animal cell

Question 8

Synonym of PACIFY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Calm — Calm down.‌​‍

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Agitate

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Excite

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Anger

Question 9

Which preposition: 'He is good ___ mathematics.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — 'Good at' a skill/subject.‌​‍

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in

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for

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on

Question 10

Which of the following are features of the troposphere?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weather occurs here (~0-12 km); temperature decreases with altitude — ~75% of atmospheric mass. Lapse rate ~6.5°C/km. Tropopause above.‌​‍

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No weather

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Uniform temperature

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Above stratosphere

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #349