Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #900

Question 1

Kerala Police mascot:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.‌​‍

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Lion

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Tiger

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None

Question 2

India approved a Special Economic Zone for its first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semiconductor fabrication plant — The SEZ for India's first semiconductor fab marks a major step toward domestic chip manufacturing under the India Semiconductor Mission.‌​‍

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Electric vehicle plant

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Solar panel factory

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AI research centre

Question 3

Synonym of TRITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Overused — Overused; lacking freshness.‌​‍

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Original

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Fresh

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Unique

Question 4

In Bruner's theory of cognitive development, the 'spiral curriculum' is based on the principle that learning should be structured to revisit topics with increasing depth and complexity. Which of the following best describes this principle?

Accepted Answer

B. Topics are introduced in a spiral manner, revisited at higher levels. — The spiral curriculum involves revisiting foundational topics with increasing complexity and depth to reinforce and build upon prior knowledge. Linear processes (A) and rote memorization (C) are not central to Bruner's approach. Introducing abstract concepts to young children (D) is supported by Bruner's enactive-iconic-symbolic framework.

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A. Learning is a linear process with no repetition.

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C. Learning is best achieved through rote memorization of facts.

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D. Abstract concepts should never be introduced to young children.

Question 5

van't Hoff factor i for dilute NaCl (full dissociation):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 — NaCl → Na⁺ + Cl⁻ (i=2). ‌​‍CaCl₂ (i=3). Helps understand why electrolytes affect colligative properties more.

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Varies

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1

Answer

3

Question 6

Largest producer of tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China — China (India second).‌​‍

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India

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Kenya

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Sri Lanka

Question 7

The chemical symbol for Silver is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ag — Silver's chemical symbol is Ag (from Latin 'Argentum'). ‌​‍Au = Gold (Aurum), Si = Silicon.

Answer

Sv

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Si

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Au

Question 8

The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914) was:

Accepted Answer

Gavrilo Princip (Bosnian Serb) — Princip, of Young Bosnia group, shot Archduke in Sarajevo. Triggered alliance system to activate, leading to WWI.

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Vladimir Lenin

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Stalin

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Hitler

Question 9

Which of the following inorganic compounds is commonly used as an antacid due to its ability to neutralize stomach acid?

Accepted Answer

D. Calcium carbonate — Calcium carbonate is a commonly used antacid because it reacts with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide, thereby neutralizing stomach acid. Aluminum hydroxide is also used but is less preferred due to constipation side effects. Magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride are not used as antacids.

Answer

A. Magnesium sulfate

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B. Aluminum hydroxide

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C. Sodium chloride

Question 10

Afghanistan Taliban returned to power in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 (Aug — after US withdrawal) — Taliban took Kabul 15 August 2021 as US forces withdrew after 20 years. ‌​‍Established Islamic Emirate. Not formally recognised by most states.

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2001

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2014

Answer

2024

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #900