Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #886

Question 1

Which part of the neuron is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses *away* from the cell body towards other neurons or effector cells?

Accepted Answer

B. Axon — The axon is the elongated projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body (soma) to other cells. Dendrites typically receive incoming signals, while the soma contains the nucleus and integrates signals. The myelin sheath insulates the axon to speed up impulse transmission, but it does not transmit the impulse itself.

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A. Dendrite

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C. Soma

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D. Myelin Sheath

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a consequence of the Earth's rotation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seasons — Seasons are caused by revolution combined with axial tilt, not rotation.‌​‍

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Day and night

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Deflection of winds and currents

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Difference in local time

Question 3

India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, played a crucial role in shaping the nation's post-independence educational landscape. Which of the following institutions, fundamental to higher education regulation and development in India, was established under his visionary leadership?

Accepted Answer

A. University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956, based on the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49), to oversee and fund university education. AICTE, NCERT, and CBSE were established later or had different primary mandates, not directly under his specific initiative for *higher education* regulation in the same way as UGC.

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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

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D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Question 4

Stomata are found on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leaves — Stomata are tiny pores on leaf surfaces that allow gas exchange (CO₂ in, O₂ out) and transpiration.‌​‍

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Roots

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Stem

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Flowers

Question 5

Project Tiger was launched in India in:

Accepted Answer

1973 — Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 at Jim Corbett.

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1950

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1991

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2005

Question 6

The SCERT Kerala's recent 'School Development Plan (SDP) Guidelines' emphasizes which of the following as a critical component for school improvement?

Accepted Answer

D. Community participation in school governance and resource mobilization — SCERT Kerala's SDP guidelines prioritize community participation in school governance and resource mobilization to enhance sustainability and inclusivity. While classroom infrastructure is important, it is not the primary focus of governance reforms.

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A. Increasing the number of classrooms to reduce student-teacher ratio

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B. Mandatory parent-teacher meetings every month

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C. Annual external audits of school infrastructure

Question 7

Chipko Movement in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttarakhand — 1973, forest conservation. Sunderlal Bahuguna.‌​‍

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Kerala

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Rajasthan

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Tamil Nadu

Question 8

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

Question 9

Eravikulam National Park is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam NP, Idukki — largest population of endangered Nilgiri Tahr.‌​‍

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Elephants

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Tigers

Question 10

SI on ₹2000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years is:

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₹480 — SI = PRT/100 = 2000×8×3/100 = 480.

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₹320

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₹420

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₹600

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #886