Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #418

Question 1

The distance between two adjacent troughs (or two adjacent crests) of a wave is the:‌​‍

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Wavelength — Wavelength (λ) is the distance over which the wave's shape repeats.‌​‍

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Period

Question 2

Implantation of embryo occurs at:

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6-7 days after fertilisation — Blastocyst implants in endometrium. Pregnancy hormone hCG (detected in pregnancy test kits) starts production.

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Day 1

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After 1 month

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Immediately

Question 3

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, conferred by the Government of Kerala for lifetime contributions. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this award?

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B. The award is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'. — J.C. Daniel is widely acknowledged as the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema' for producing and directing the first Malayalam feature film, 'Vigathakumaran'. The award is named in his honour to recognize lifetime contributions to the industry, celebrating pioneers and veterans, not just single-year performances or debut works.

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A. It is awarded exclusively to directors for their debut films.

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C. It specifically recognizes achievements in acting performances in a single year.

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D. The selection committee is chaired by the President of the Kerala Film Producers Association.

Question 4

The primary site for efficient gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the human respiratory system is the:

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C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs, characterized by their extremely thin walls and rich capillary network. This structure provides a large surface area for the efficient diffusion of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood. The bronchioles, trachea, and larynx are primarily conducting airways and are not specialized for gas exchange.

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A. Bronchioles

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B. Trachea

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D. Larynx

Question 5

Vakkom Moulavi is called:‌​‍

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Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Vakkom Moulavi (1873-1932) led Islamic reform in Kerala. ‌​‍He founded the Swadeshabhimani newspaper.

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

Question 6

A critical institutional reform that profoundly shaped the socio-economic landscape of Kerala, leading to a more egalitarian society and contributing significantly to the Kerala Model's success in poverty reduction and social equity, was the implementation of:

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B. Comprehensive land reforms that abolished landlordism and redistributed land to the tillers. — The radical land reforms implemented in Kerala, particularly the Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963, were pivotal. They legally abolished feudal landlordism, granted ownership rights to tenants, and imposed ceilings on landholdings, thereby significantly reducing agrarian inequality and empowering the rural poor. This fundamental redistribution of assets was crucial for fostering a more egalitarian society and underpinning the social equity aspects of the Kerala Model. The other options relate to different economic strategies or are outcomes rather than foundational institutional reforms for equi

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A. Extensive subsidies for large-scale private sector industries and multinational corporations.

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C. A policy of encouraging mass migration of skilled labor to Gulf countries for remittances.

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D. Establishment of numerous Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract global manufacturing investment.

Question 7

'The children are playing in the garden.' Tense:

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Present continuous — am/is/are + verb-ing = present continuous (actions happening now).

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Simple present

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Present perfect

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Past simple

Question 8

Kerala's diverse topography, ranging from coastal plains to high-altitude mountains, results in a variety of soil types. In the mid-highlands of Kerala, characterized by undulating terrain and significant rainfall, which of the following soil types is predominantly found, and what is its typical agricultural utility?

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C. Laterite soils; acidic, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices. — The mid-highlands of Kerala, with their heavy rainfall and tropical temperatures, are predominantly characterized by laterite soils. These soils are formed through intense leaching, making them acidic and rich in iron and aluminium oxides. They are particularly well-suited for plantation crops such as rubber, tea, coffee, and various spices, which thrive in these conditions.

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A. Alluvial soils; highly fertile, ideal for paddy cultivation in river basins.

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B. Black soils; rich in clay and minerals, suitable for cotton and sugarcane.

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D. Red soils; moderately fertile, good for dryland crops like millets and groundnuts.

Question 9

Which theorist proposed the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?‌​‍

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Lev Vygotsky — Lev Vygotsky introduced ZPD — the gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance.‌​‍

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Sigmund Freud

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

Question 10

Which lineage is the Travancore Royal Family part of?‌​‍

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Venad — Venad lineage.

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Kolathiri

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Perumpadappu

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Nair

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #418