Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #502

Question 1

A patient who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness insists that their lab results must be wrong and demands a re-test, despite multiple confirmations from the medical team. Which defense mechanism is the patient most likely employing in this situation?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept a painful reality or fact, often seen in initial reactions to severe diagnoses. Regression involves reverting to an earlier developmental stage, rationalization involves creating logical but false explanations for unacceptable behavior, and projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others.

Answer

A. Regression

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B. Rationalization

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D. Projection

Question 2

A primary school teacher in Kerala is tasked with implementing strategies to ensure all students achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3. This initiative aligns primarily with which national program or policy directive mentioned in the NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

B. NIPUN Bharat Mission — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under the aegis of NEP 2020, specifically aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. While Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader integrated scheme for school education, NIPUN Bharat is the direct initiative addressing FLN goals.

Answer

A. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan

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C. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Question 3

A citizen in a rural area of Kerala wishes to appeal against a decision made by the Grama Panchayat regarding a building permit, citing procedural irregularities and alleged malpractices. Within the established administrative and grievance redressal structure of Kerala's local self-government, to which of the following specialized authorities should this appeal primarily be directed for an impartial review and inquiry?

Accepted Answer

C. Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions — The Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions in Kerala is a statutory body specifically constituted to inquire into allegations of maladministration, corruption, and irregularities in local self-government bodies, including Grama Panchayats. This body provides an independent and impartial mechanism for citizens to seek redress against decisions or actions of LSGIs. While the District Collector and BDO have administrative roles, they are not the primary appellate authorities for such specific grievances against panchayat decisions.

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A. District Collector

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B. Block Development Officer (BDO)

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D. Secretary, Local Self Government Department

Question 4

India's sex ratio as per Census 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

943 — The sex ratio (females per 1000 males) as per Census 2011 was 943.‌​‍

Answer

950

Answer

933

Answer

940

Question 5

Kerala state fruit:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jackfruit — Jackfruit (Chakka).‌​‍

Answer

Pineapple

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Mango

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Banana

Question 6

Synonym of SATIATE:

Accepted Answer

Satisfy fully — Satisfy completely.

Answer

Deprive

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Hunger

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Deny

Question 7

LCM of 12 and 18:

Accepted Answer

36 — 12=2²×3, 18=2×3². LCM=2²×3²=36.

Answer

6

Answer

12

Answer

72

Question 8

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?

Accepted Answer

Article 338 — Article 338 of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

Answer

Article 338A

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Article 338B

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Article 324

Question 9

10% law (Lindeman) states:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~10% of energy transferred to next trophic level — Rest lost as heat (respiration). Limits food chain to 4-5 levels.‌​‍

Answer

Zero loss

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All energy passes

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90% transferred

Question 10

tan 90° =

Accepted Answer

Undefined (∞) — tan 90° = sin 90°/cos 90° = 1/0 → undefined.

Answer

0

Answer

1

Answer

−1

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #502