Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #595

Question 1

Which of the following classroom management techniques is most effective in promoting student engagement and minimizing disruptive behavior during a discussion-based lesson?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishing clear expectations and routines for discussion participation — Establishing clear expectations and routines (Option C) fosters a structured yet inclusive environment where students know what is expected of them, reducing uncertainty and disruptive behavior. Strict policies (Option A) can stifle engagement, while random calling (Option B) may increase anxiety without ensuring equal participation. Unstructured freedom (Option D) often leads to off-topic discussions and loss of focus.

Answer

A. Implementing a strict no-talking policy throughout the class

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B. Using random calling to ensure all students participate equally

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D. Allowing students to choose their own discussion topics without guidance

Question 2

Choose the antonym of 'despair' in: After months of drought the farmers began to despair that they would lose everything.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

hope — Despair (give up hope) ↔ Hope.‌​‍

Answer

desperate

Answer

hurry

Answer

inspire

Question 3

A concave lens is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diverging — Concave lens makes parallel rays diverge; used for short-sightedness.‌​‍

Answer

Plano

Answer

Converging

Answer

Cylindrical

Question 4

A nationwide consensus emerges among states regarding the need for uniform legislation on 'Public Order' (a State List subject) to effectively combat a new form of organized crime that transcends state boundaries. Considering the principles of cooperative federalism, which constitutional mechanism would be most appropriate for the Union Parliament to enact such a law, ensuring state concurrence and applicability?

Accepted Answer

C. Two or more State Legislatures passing resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on 'Public Order' under Article 252. — Article 252 of the Indian Constitution provides a mechanism where Parliament can legislate on a State List subject if two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting it. This approach is highly collaborative and respects federal principles as it relies on the explicit consent of states. Other options involve emergency powers (less collaborative), temporary measures (Article 249), or administrative directives (Article 256, not legislative power).

Answer

A. Parliament exercising its power to legislate on any subject during a Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352.

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B. The Rajya Sabha declaring 'Public Order' as a matter of national interest by a resolution under Article 249.

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D. The Union government issuing executive directions to states under Article 256 to implement a common policy on organized crime.

Question 5

Which Kerala district does NOT border Vembanad Lake?

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Vembanad touches Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam but not Kollam.

Answer

Alappuzha

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Ernakulam

Question 6

Gir National Park is the only habitat of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asiatic Lion — Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bison

Answer

Royal Bengal Tiger

Answer

Indian Leopard

Question 7

Father is 30 years older than son. In 5 years, father is twice son's age. Son's present age:

Accepted Answer

25 — Let son = x. Father = x+30. After 5: x+35 = 2(x+5). x+35 = 2x+10. x = 25.

Answer

20

Answer

30

Answer

35

Question 8

Plaster of Paris is chemically:

Accepted Answer

CaSO₄·½H₂O — Gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) on heating at 100 °C gives plaster of Paris (CaSO₄·½H₂O).

Answer

CaSO₄

Answer

CaSO₄·2H₂O

Answer

CaCO₃

Question 9

Reported speech of 'Sita said, "I am going to school."'

Accepted Answer

Sita said that she was going to school — Present continuous → past continuous; 'I' → 'she'.

Answer

Sita said that she is going to school

Answer

Sita says she is going to school

Answer

Sita said I am going to school

Question 10

Kerala Bhasha Institute:

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — language institute.

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kozhikode

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #595