Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #516

Question 1

Kerala's first Rajya Sabha member:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V.K. Krishna Menon — V.K. Krishna Menon.‌​‍

Answer

Panampilli Govinda Menon

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V.P. Nayar

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K.R. Narayanan

Question 2

Kerala Public Library:

Accepted Answer

TVM — State Central Library TVM.

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Kochi

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

Question 3

Euler's number e:

Accepted Answer

~2.71828 — ~2.71828.

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~3.14

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~1.618

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~1.414

Question 4

In the context of 'flipped classroom' methodology, what is the primary role of ICT for students BEFORE coming to the physical classroom?

Accepted Answer

C. To access and learn new content (e.g., through videos, readings) independently. — In a flipped classroom, the primary role of ICT for students before class (Option C) is to independently access and learn new content, typically through pre-recorded video lectures, readings, or online resources. This allows classroom time to be used for interactive activities, problem-solving, and deeper engagement with the material, rather than direct content delivery. Group projects (A), advanced problem-solving (B), and live discussions (D) are typically activities reserved for the in-class session.

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A. To complete group projects and collaborative assignments.

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B. To engage in advanced problem-solving sessions with the teacher.

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D. To participate in live online discussions and debates with peers.

Question 5

Which metal is used to make electromagnet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soft iron — Soft iron has high magnetic permeability and low retentivity — ideal core for electromagnets.‌​‍

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Copper

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Cobalt

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Stainless steel

Question 6

A teacher observes that a student can solve simple multiplication problems independently but struggles with multi-digit multiplication. With the teacher's guidance and specific hints, the student successfully solves the complex problems. Vygotsky's theory would identify the skill set the student mastered with assistance as being within their:

Accepted Answer

B. Zone of Proximal Development — The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to the range of tasks that a learner can perform with the guidance and support of a more knowledgeable other (like the teacher), but cannot yet perform independently. Scaffolding is the support provided within the ZPD, not the zone itself. Schema development is a Piagetian concept, and concrete operational stage refers to a specific developmental period in Piaget's theory.

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A. Schema development

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C. Concrete operational stage

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D. Scaffolding potential

Question 7

Contact process produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

H₂SO₄ (SO₂ → SO₃ → oleum → H₂SO₄) — V₂O₅ catalyst for SO₂ + ½O₂ → SO₃. Ostwald process makes HNO₃.‌​‍

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HNO₃

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HCl

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NH₃

Question 8

Metamorphic: slate is derived from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shale — Low-grade metamorphism. ‌​‍Marble from limestone. Quartzite from sandstone. ‌​‍Gneiss from granite.

Answer

Granite

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Basalt

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Limestone

Question 9

Acetone is used as a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solvent (e.g., nail polish remover) — Acetone (propan-2-one) is a widely used solvent due to its polarity and volatility.‌​‍

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Fuel

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Acid

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Fertiliser

Question 10

P. Bhaskaran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Film lyricist, director — Neelakuyil director, lyricist.‌​‍

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Actor

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Novelist only

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Politician

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #516