Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #541

Question 1

A school has recently integrated ICT tools into its curriculum. Which of the following is the most significant advantage of using ICT for fostering 21st-century skills among students?

Accepted Answer

C. It promotes collaborative learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving through digital projects. — ICT significantly enhances 21st-century skills by enabling students to engage in collaborative projects, conduct research, analyze information critically, and solve real-world problems using digital tools. This active engagement goes beyond mere information access, fostering higher-order thinking and practical application directly relevant to modern skill sets.

Answer

A. It reduces the need for traditional textbooks.

Answer

B. It provides access to a vast amount of information.

Answer

D. It automates grading and administrative tasks for teachers.

Question 2

What is the file extension for MS Excel documents?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

.xlsx — .xlsx is the file extension for MS Excel. ‌​‍.docx = Word, .pptx = PowerPoint, .pdf = Portable Document Format.

Answer

.docx

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.pptx

Answer

.pdf

Question 3

Synonym of PRUDENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wise — Careful, judicious.‌​‍

Answer

Foolish

Answer

Careless

Answer

Reckless

Question 4

Synonym of XENOPHOBIA:

Accepted Answer

Fear of foreigners — Fear of foreigners.

Answer

Love of strangers

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Fear of heights

Answer

Love of home

Question 5

Modernist novelist — stream of consciousness:

Accepted Answer

James Joyce (Ulysses), Virginia Woolf — Interior monologue technique. Also Faulkner ('The Sound and the Fury'). Early 20th century modernism.

Answer

Dickens

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Hemingway

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Shakespeare

Question 6

The capital of Uttarakhand is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dehradun — Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand (winter capital; Gairsain is summer capital).‌​‍

Answer

Lucknow

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Haridwar

Answer

Nainital

Question 7

'Break the ice' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation in an awkward situation — Break the ice = initiate conversation to relieve social tension.‌​‍

Answer

Destroy something

Answer

Cool down

Answer

Break frozen water

Question 8

Which was the first state in India to fully implement e-governance?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala pioneered FRIENDS centers.‌​‍

Answer

TN

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AP

Answer

Karnataka

Question 9

Which Kerala-specific initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in education, particularly in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. KITE Victers Channel — KITE Victers Channel is a Kerala-specific initiative providing educational content via television and online platforms to bridge the digital divide. Option A is a national initiative, while C and D are not Kerala-specific.

Answer

A. Aakash Tablet Program

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

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D. National Digital Library

Question 10

Which is the highest peak of the Himalayas in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest in India (Everest is in Nepal; K2 in POK).‌​‍

Answer

Nanda Devi

Answer

K2 (Godwin Austen)

Answer

Everest

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #541