Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #876

Question 1

World's largest bird statue is built in Jatayu Nature Park. In which place of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Chadayamangalam — Jatayu Earth's Center at Chadayamangalam, Kollam — features world's largest bird sculpture.

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Chennamangalam

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Kothamangalam

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Kaipamangalam

Question 2

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 3

'A pair of shoes ___ missing':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — 'A pair' is singular.‌​‍

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are

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were

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have

Question 4

A student, Rahul, consistently spends extra hours in the school library, not for grades, but because he genuinely enjoys learning about history and finds the subject fascinating. What type of motivation primarily drives Rahul's behavior?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Rahul's motivation stems from an internal desire and interest in the subject itself, which defines intrinsic motivation. He engages in the activity for its inherent satisfaction, not for external rewards like grades. Extrinsic motivation would involve external factors, while achievement and affiliation motivation are broader categories not specifically addressing the internal drive for learning for its own sake.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 5

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria living in root tumours of pea plants are called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rhizobium — Rhizobium forms symbiotic nodules with legumes.‌​‍

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Rhizome

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E. coli

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Streptococcus

Question 6

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 7

Cochin Shipyard in:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Willingdon Island, Kochi — largest shipyard in India.

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Kollam

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Alappuzha

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Kannur

Question 8

Which of the following is a key provision of the Right to Education (RTE) Act that Kerala has implemented to ensure inclusivity in schools?

Accepted Answer

C. Mandatory inclusion of at least 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged groups in private schools — The RTE Act mandates 25% reservation for children from disadvantaged and weaker sections in private schools under Section 12(1)(c). Kerala implements this through the 'Vidyavahini' scheme. Option C is correct, while Option A is incorrect as the reservation is 25%, not 50%. Option D is addressed under a separate provision (Section 3), not as a key inclusion measure.

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A. Reservation of 50% seats for economically weaker sections in private schools

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B. Provision of free textbooks and uniforms to all government school students

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D. Establishment of special schools for children with disabilities

Question 9

Indulekha novel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1889 — First major social novel 1889.‌​‍

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1920

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1947

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1900

Question 10

Osmotic pressure π:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

π = CRT (van't Hoff equation) — Colligative property. ‌​‍Isotonic solutions have same π. Saline IV fluid is isotonic with blood.

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π = RT

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π = V/T

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π = P

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #876