Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #858

Question 1

Plant movement in response to gravity is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geotropism (gravitropism) — Roots show positive geotropism (grow towards gravity); shoots negative.‌​‍

Answer

Phototropism

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Thigmotropism

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Hydrotropism

Question 2

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' due to its rich temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram), cultural events, and heritage.

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 3

Longest road tunnel in India:

Accepted Answer

Atal Tunnel — Atal Tunnel — when built.

Answer

Chenani-Nashri

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Zoji La (under construction)

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Dr Syama Prasad

Question 4

What is the primary role of a teacher in a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. To act as a facilitator, creating opportunities for meaningful interaction. — In CLT, the teacher's role shifts from a traditional authority figure to a facilitator or guide, encouraging students to use the language for real communication. Options A and D are characteristic of the Grammar-Translation or Audio-lingual methods, while option C represents an approach that might hinder fluency development in CLT.

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A. To present grammatical rules explicitly and drill them.

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C. To correct every grammatical error immediately and directly.

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D. To translate new vocabulary and complex sentences into the students' native language.

Question 5

Padmanabhaswamy Temple treasure discovered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2011 — 2011 — estimated $20+ billion in treasure.‌​‍

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2009

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2013

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2015

Question 6

The enzyme present in saliva that digests starch is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amylase — Amylase (also called Ptyalin) is present in saliva and begins the digestion of starch into sugars in the mouth.‌​‍

Answer

Pepsin

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Trypsin

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Lipase

Question 7

BYJU'S valuation cut:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Major declines — Significant valuation cuts.‌​‍

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Same

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Increased

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IPO

Question 8

In Fahrenheit, the freezing and boiling points of water are:

Accepted Answer

32° and 212° — Fahrenheit scale: 32°F freezing, 212°F boiling. Celsius: 0°C and 100°C.

Answer

0° and 100°

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32° and 100°

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0° and 212°

Question 9

'Call a spade a spade' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speak frankly and directly — Call a spade a spade = speak plainly and truthfully without euphemism.‌​‍

Answer

Use gardening tools

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Insult someone

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Dig a hole

Question 10

GUI refers to:

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface — GUI = Graphical User Interface.

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Guaranteed User Interface

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Graphics Utilized Internally

Answer

None of the above

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #858