Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #514

Question 1

Placenta:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Nutrient + waste exchange, hormones.‌​‍

Answer

None of these

Answer

Nutrient exchange fetus-mother

Answer

Waste

Question 2

Considering the distinct physiographic divisions of Kerala, which of the following environmental challenges is most predominantly associated with the 'Lowland' region?

Accepted Answer

C. Saline water intrusion, coastal erosion, and vulnerability to sea-level rise. — The lowland region of Kerala, being a narrow coastal strip, is particularly vulnerable to saline water intrusion into its aquifers and estuaries, coastal erosion due to wave action, and the impacts of global sea-level rise. These challenges directly stem from its low elevation and proximity to the Arabian Sea. Options A, B (deforestation), and D are more characteristic environmental concerns of the highland or midland regions.

Answer

A. Soil erosion and landslides due to steep slopes and heavy rainfall.

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B. Water scarcity during dry seasons and deforestation due to extensive logging.

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D. Human-wildlife conflict and the degradation of forest ecosystems.

Question 3

A high school history teacher notices that a student struggles to analyze complex primary source documents independently but can successfully do so with the teacher's guidance and specific prompts. Over time, the teacher gradually reduces the level of support, allowing the student to become more autonomous. This teaching approach best exemplifies which of Vygotsky's key concepts?

Accepted Answer

B. Scaffolding — Scaffolding refers to the temporary support provided by a more knowledgeable other (like the teacher) to help a learner accomplish a task they cannot yet do independently. This support is gradually withdrawn as the learner's competence increases, allowing them to operate within their Zone of Proximal Development. Assimilation, schema formation, and disequilibrium are concepts primarily associated with Piaget.

Answer

A. Assimilation

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C. Schema formation

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D. Disequilibrium

Question 4

Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund:

Accepted Answer

CMDRF — CMDRF.

Answer

CM Relief

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KDRF

Answer

Both names used

Question 5

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a significant initiative of the Kerala Education Department. Which of the following statements accurately reflects its overarching goal and scope?

Accepted Answer

C. To integrate various pre-existing schemes like SSA and RMSA to provide comprehensive and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is designed as an overarching program that unifies and integrates previous schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Its goal is to provide comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable quality education across all levels, from pre-school to senior secondary, ensuring a seamless learning continuum. The other options describe either too narrow a scope or incorrect objectives for SSK.

Answer

A. To exclusively focus on skill development and vocational training for students in secondary schools.

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B. To improve the quality of education in government-aided private schools only.

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D. To establish a new national board for curriculum development for all schools in the state.

Question 6

As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, how many hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) will teachers be expected to participate in annually?

Accepted Answer

C. A minimum of 50 hours of CPD per year. — The NEP 2020 mandates that all teachers are expected to engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes for a minimum of 50 hours each year. This is crucial for keeping educators updated with the latest pedagogies, subject matter, and educational technologies. The other options specify incorrect durations that do not align with the policy's requirements for regular professional growth.

Answer

A. A minimum of 20 hours of CPD per year.

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B. A minimum of 30 hours of CPD per year.

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D. A minimum of 100 hours of CPD over five years.

Question 7

One word: Narrative song/poem:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ballad — Ballad.‌​‍

Answer

Ode

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Epic

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Lyric

Question 8

Vitiligo:

Accepted Answer

Loss of skin pigment patches — Autoimmune melanocyte loss.

Answer

Excess pigment

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Dry skin

Answer

Acne

Question 9

The term 'light year' is a unit of:

Accepted Answer

distance — 1 light-year ≈ 9.46 × 10¹² km — a unit of astronomical distance.

Answer

intensity of light

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speed of light

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time

Question 10

Spontaneous reaction at constant T and P has:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ΔG < 0 — ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. Negative means spontaneous. Equilibrium: ΔG=0.‌​‍

Answer

ΔG > 0

Answer

ΔH = 0

Answer

ΔS = 0

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #514