Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #562

Question 1

Strait of Hormuz between:‌​‍

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Both A and C — Both descriptions apply.‌​‍

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UAE and Iran

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Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea

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Iran and Oman

Question 2

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology in India. Research leading to significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies would primarily fall under which of the following prize categories?

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B. Medical Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize has a specific category for 'Medical Sciences' (Option B) designed to recognize research that makes significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. While Chemical Sciences (A) or Engineering Sciences (C) might contribute to aspects of drug development, the primary recognition for direct medical breakthroughs is within the Medical Sciences category. Physical Sciences (D) is less directly relevant to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

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A. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

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D. Physical Sciences

Question 3

Laterite soil is the predominant soil type found in many parts of Kerala. This soil type's formation is primarily attributed to which specific set of climatic conditions and associated geological processes?

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B. High rainfall and high temperatures causing intense leaching of silica and accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides. — Laterite soils form under hot and humid tropical climates with heavy rainfall, which causes intense leaching of soluble bases and silica from the parent rock. This process leaves behind residual oxides of iron and aluminum, giving the soil its characteristic reddish color and often a hard crust. Options A, C, and D describe conditions for the formation of different soil types not typical for laterite in Kerala's climate.

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A. Low temperatures and arid conditions leading to chemical weathering and accumulation of carbonates.

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C. Moderate rainfall and temperate climate promoting the deposition of organic matter and formation of black soils.

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D. Seasonal floods and alluvial deposition in river valleys, leading to highly fertile loamy soils.

Question 4

Computers use the ___ number system to store data and perform calculations.

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Binary — Computers operate on binary (0s and 1s) at the hardware level.

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Decimal

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Octal

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Hexadecimal

Question 5

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja was a member of which royal family?‌​‍

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Kottayam royal family — Pazhassi Raja belonged to the Kottayam royal family in Northern Malabar.‌​‍

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Venad royal family

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Zamorin of Calicut

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Cochin royal family

Question 6

What is the orbital period of a geostationary satellite?‌​‍

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24 h — ~23h 56m (sidereal day). ‌​‍Altitude ~35,786 km above equator. Orbits in equatorial plane.

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365 d

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1 h

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12 h

Question 7

First Indian to win Nobel in Literature:‌​‍

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Rabindranath Tagore (1913) — For Gitanjali (Song Offerings). ‌​‍Composed national anthems of India, Bangladesh. Founded Santiniketan (Visva-Bharati).

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Gandhi

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Tagore father

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 8

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

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D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 9

Kerala's mid-highlands are characterized by specific soil types that support its prominent plantation economy. Which soil type, formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, is known for its acidic nature, low inherent fertility (due to intense leaching), and suitability for crops like rubber, tea, and cashew after proper management?

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B. Laterite soils — Laterite soils are predominantly found in the mid-highlands of Kerala, formed through intense leaching of silica and other bases under tropical conditions of high rainfall and temperature. This process leaves behind oxides of iron and aluminum, making the soil acidic and low in inherent fertility. Despite this, with proper management (liming, fertilization), these soils are well-suited for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and cashew. Alluvial soils are found in river valleys and coastal plains, black soils are rare in Kerala, and red sandy soils, while present, do not fit the description of

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A. Alluvial soils

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C. Black soils

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D. Red sandy soils

Question 10

A common pitfall observed when integrating new ICT tools into the classroom is:

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B. Using ICT merely as a substitute for traditional methods without pedagogical transformation. — A significant pitfall in ICT integration is using technology merely to replicate traditional teaching methods (e.g., using a projector to display a textbook page) instead of leveraging its unique capabilities for transformative learning experiences. True integration requires a shift in pedagogy to harness ICT's potential for interactive, collaborative, and personalized learning.

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A. Over-reliance on the teacher for technical support.

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C. Students becoming overly engaged and motivated by the technology.

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D. Increased administrative burden for the school management.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #562