Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #906

Question 1

Compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years (annual compounding):

Accepted Answer

₹2100 — A = 10000×1.21 = 12100; CI = 2100.

Answer

₹2000

Answer

₹2200

Answer

₹2500

Question 2

Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper:

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

Answer

Mathrubhumi

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Manorama

Answer

Kerala Kaumudi

Question 3

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

Answer

A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

Answer

D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 4

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 5

Jane Austen's novels:

Accepted Answer

Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park — Early 19th century English gentry life. Novels of manners. Unsparing social commentary with irony.

Answer

Dracula

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1984

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War and Peace

Question 6

The hottest planet in the solar system is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venus — Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick CO₂ atmosphere creating an extreme greenhouse effect (~460°C surface temperature). ‌​‍Mercury is closer to the Sun but has no atmosphere.

Answer

Mercury

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 7

As per recent Kerala health department reports, which of the following diseases was identified as a significant public health concern in the state during 2023 due to its rising cases and potential for outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

C. Dengue — Dengue was highlighted in Kerala health reports for 2023 due to a surge in cases, attributed to factors like poor waste management and water stagnation. Malaria and Japanese Encephalitis have been suppressed through vector control programs, while Chikungunya cases were fewer compared to Dengue.

Answer

A. Malaria

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B. Japanese Encephalitis

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D. Chikungunya

Question 8

Which is the largest biosphere reserve in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gulf of Mannar — Gulf of Mannar — 10,500 sq km.‌​‍

Answer

Sundarban

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Nilgiri

Answer

Nanda Devi

Question 9

How many seats are there in the Kerala Legislative Assembly?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

140 — The Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats. ‌​‍Kerala has a unicameral legislature (no upper house).

Answer

120

Answer

126

Answer

150

Question 10

Capital of Myanmar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naypyidaw — Naypyidaw (since 2006). Yangon was former capital.‌​‍

Answer

Yangon

Answer

Mandalay

Answer

Bagan

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #906