Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #914

Question 1

Antonym of PROLIFIC:‌​‍

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Unproductive — Prolific = producing a lot.‌​‍

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Skilled

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Creative

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Productive

Question 2

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission', a flagship initiative under the Kerala government's Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, primarily focuses on which of the following objectives?

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B. Upgrading public schools with enhanced infrastructure, digital learning facilities, and improved academic standards. — The Vidyakiranam Mission, as part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, is dedicated to transforming public schools by modernizing infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and elevating academic quality to international benchmarks. Options A, C, and D represent other educational goals or initiatives that are not the primary focus of Vidyakiranam's comprehensive school upgrade strategy.

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A. Ensuring 100% enrollment and retention of students in elementary education.

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C. Providing free higher education opportunities for economically backward students in professional courses.

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D. Standardizing the curriculum for all private and government schools across the state.

Question 3

Feminism's three waves are traditionally:

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1st wave (suffrage), 2nd wave (workplace/body), 3rd wave (intersectional) — 1st wave late 19th-early 20th C (vote); 2nd wave 1960s-80s; 3rd wave 1990s onwards (intersectionality — race, class, sexuality).

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Ancient, medieval, modern

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Liberal, radical, Marxist

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Indian, Western, African

Question 4

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):

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IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.

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Political

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Elected

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Judge

Question 5

Kerala forest cover %:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28% — ~28% forest cover.‌​‍

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20%

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45%

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35%

Question 6

A key principle of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is its focus on:

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D. Evaluating the overall personality and development, encompassing both academic and co-curricular domains. — CCE promotes a holistic evaluation that extends beyond academic performance to include co-scholastic aspects like life skills, attitudes, and co-curricular activities. It aims to provide a comprehensive profile of the learner's overall development. Options A, B, and C either represent traditional assessment limitations or misinterpret the scope of CCE.

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A. Minimizing assessment frequency to reduce student anxiety.

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B. Prioritizing only the academic achievements of students.

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C. Replacing all traditional examinations with project-based learning.

Question 7

Which country became the 123rd member country of the International Criminal Court?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palestine — Palestine became the 123rd ICC member in April 2015.‌​‍

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India

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Israel

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Pakistan

Question 8

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'Evaluate' phase of the 5E learning model in a constructivist classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Students create a portfolio showcasing their learning journey, including artifacts, reflections, and self-assessments. — Option B reflects the 'Evaluate' phase by emphasizing self-assessment and documentation of learning, which is central to constructivism. Option A is traditional and summative, C is a basic task, and D is peer assessment but lacks the depth of portfolio-based evaluation. Distractors are plausible but less aligned with constructivist evaluation.

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A. Students take a standardized test to measure their knowledge retention of the unit.

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C. Students write a summary paragraph explaining the key concepts of the lesson in their own words.

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D. Students participate in a peer-review activity where they assess each other's understanding of the topic.

Question 9

Which Indian state has recently discovered significant lithium deposits?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J&K (Salal-Haimana 2023) — Salal-Haimana, J&K 2023.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Only imported

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Kerala

Question 10

Which of the following is a critical assessment finding in a child with suspected dehydration due to diarrhea?

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B. Sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes. — Sunken eyes and dry mucous membranes (B) are key signs of dehydration. Presence of tears (A) and normal skin turgor (C) indicate milder dehydration or no dehydration, while increased urine output (D) suggests adequate hydration.

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A. Presence of tears while crying.

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C. Normal skin turgor.

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D. Increased urine output.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #914