Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #697

Question 1

Kinetic energy of a moving body is given by:

Accepted Answer

½ mv² — KE = ½ mv²; depends on mass and square of speed.

Answer

mgh

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mv

Answer

F·d

Question 2

Cobalt is an essential trace element for human health. What is its primary role in the body?

Accepted Answer

C. Constituent of Vitamin B12. — Cobalt is a vital component of Vitamin B12 (cobalamin), a complex organic molecule essential for various metabolic processes, including DNA synthesis, fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. Deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to megaloblastic anemia and neurological problems. The other roles are for iodine, iron, and chromium respectively.

Answer

A. Component of thyroid hormones.

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B. Essential for hemoglobin synthesis.

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D. Involved in carbohydrate metabolism.

Question 3

In the context of social change in Kerala, the rapid urbanization and migration of youth to cities often lead to specific community health challenges. Which of the following is a direct consequence of such demographic shifts on community health?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased psychosocial stress, lifestyle diseases, and strain on urban health infrastructure. — Rapid urbanization and migration frequently result in increased psychosocial stress due to changing social dynamics, a rise in lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases from sedentary habits and dietary changes, and significant strain on urban health infrastructure. While sanitation might improve in some areas, lifestyle diseases are a major concern. Traditional family support often weakens, and rural primary healthcare can suffer from a lack of trained personnel who migrate to urban centers.

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A. Decreased prevalence of non-communicable diseases due to improved sanitation.

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B. Enhanced traditional family support systems for the elderly and children.

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D. Greater access to primary healthcare services in rural areas due to reduced population density.

Question 4

Choose the pair where words are differently related:

Accepted Answer

Algeria - Africa — Canberra/Norway/Iran are city/country pairs (Canberra=capital of Australia). Algeria-Africa is country-continent. Algeria is the odd one.

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Canberra - Australia

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Norway - Europe

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Iran - Asia

Question 5

'She has worked here ___ 2015':

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with point in time.

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for

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from

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during

Question 6

Kerala HC location:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi (Ernakulam).‌​‍

Answer

TVM

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 7

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education. Which of the following best describes the approach for this integration in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. Students can opt for vocational subjects as elective courses alongside academic subjects from Grade 6 onwards, including internships. — NEP 2020 advocates for integrating vocational education into mainstream schooling from Grade 6 onwards, allowing students to choose vocational subjects as electives and providing opportunities for internships. This approach aims to break down rigid separations between academic and vocational streams, making vocational education accessible and respected. It does not propose a separate stream for non-qualifiers, mandatory trades from Grade 1, or limiting vocational training to specialized schools.

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B. Vocational education will be a separate, parallel stream for students who do not qualify for academic courses after Grade 8.

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C. All students will be mandatorily assigned a vocational trade from Grade 1, irrespective of their interest.

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D. Vocational training will be offered only in specialized vocational schools, completely separate from general education schools.

Question 8

At 3:00, angle between hands:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

90° — Each hour = 30°. ‌​‍At 3:00, hour at 3 = 90° from 12. Minute at 12 = 0°. ‌​‍Angle = 90°.

Answer

60°

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120°

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180°

Question 9

Acid rain is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SO₂ and NO₂ — SO₂ and NO₂ from industrial emissions react with water to form sulphuric and nitric acids → acid rain (pH below 5.6).‌​‍

Answer

CO₂ only

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Ozone

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Methane

Question 10

In the context of the Kerala State Education Department, which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the executive functions related to the administration of elementary and secondary education, including teacher appointments, transfers, and curriculum implementation monitoring at the school level?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary executive arm responsible for the overall administration and supervision of elementary and secondary education in the state. This includes implementing government policies, managing teachers, and overseeing the functioning of schools. SCERT focuses on academic aspects like curriculum and teacher training, while SSA is a central scheme for holistic education.

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A. SCERT Kerala

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #697