Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #915

Question 1

Film Awards introduced by Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1969 — Kerala State Film Awards since 1969.

Answer

1950

Answer

1957

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1965

Question 2

Acidic strength order: HCOOH, CH₃COOH, ClCH₂COOH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ClCH₂COOH > HCOOH > CH₃COOH — Electron withdrawal (Cl, –I) stabilises carboxylate → stronger acid. ‌​‍Methyl (+I) destabilises → weaker.

Answer

Same

Answer

HCOOH only

Answer

CH₃COOH > HCOOH > ClCH₂COOH

Question 3

A kindergarten teacher designs an activity where children collaboratively build a large block tower, with the teacher offering suggestions and helping hands only when a child is stuck or about to make a structural error. This teaching approach most strongly reflects the principles of:

Accepted Answer

B. Vygotsky's social constructivism, emphasizing social interaction and support. — The scenario emphasizes collaborative activity and the teacher's role in providing targeted support (scaffolding) within the children's Zone of Proximal Development. These are core tenets of Vygotsky's social constructivism, which highlights the importance of social interaction and the guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other in cognitive development. Piaget's theory focuses more on individual construction, while Bruner's discovery learning is often more self-directed, and Ausubel's theory is about reception learning.

Answer

A. Piaget's cognitive constructivism, emphasizing individual exploration.

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C. Bruner's discovery learning, emphasizing self-directed problem-solving.

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D. Ausubel's expository teaching, emphasizing reception learning.

Question 4

A core tenet of India's National Health Policy 2017 is to strengthen primary healthcare as the foundation for achieving universal health coverage. In this context, what is the primary expected contribution of pharmacists at the primary healthcare level, aligned with the policy's objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Promoting rational drug use, patient counseling, and managing essential medicine supply to prevent drug resistance and ensure accessibility. — The NHP 2017 emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare, where pharmacists play a crucial role beyond mere dispensing. Their contribution includes promoting rational drug use, providing patient counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle, and ensuring efficient management of essential medicine supply. These actions are vital for preventing drug resistance, ensuring equitable access, and supporting universal health coverage, aligning with the policy's goals.

Answer

A. Focusing exclusively on drug dispensing for chronic diseases referred by specialist doctors.

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B. Providing advanced diagnostic services and surgical interventions in rural health centers.

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D. Directly managing large-scale epidemiological surveys and vaccine development programs.

Question 5

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low GDP, high social indicators — Kerala Model = high social indicators (literacy, health, life expectancy) despite moderate per capita income.‌​‍

Answer

High GDP, low social indicators

Answer

High GDP, high social indicators

Answer

Low both

Question 6

The idiom 'spill the beans' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reveal a secret accidentally — To spill the beans = reveal hidden information.‌​‍

Answer

Argue loudly

Answer

Cook poorly

Answer

Drop food

Question 7

Which is a reason for Astigmatism?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Defect in curvature of cornea or lens — Astigmatism is caused by irregular curvature of cornea or lens.‌​‍

Answer

Loss of transparency of lens

Answer

High blood pressure within the eye

Answer

Inflammation of conjunctiva

Question 8

Hypermetropia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Far-sighted — Close objects blurred.‌​‍

Answer

Near-sighted

Answer

Both

Answer

None

Question 9

Neurotransmitter examples:

Accepted Answer

Acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin — Chemical signals at synapses.

Answer

Hormone only

Answer

Blood

Answer

Bile

Question 10

A school principal plans to organize a special assembly on November 11th. Which of the following themes would be most appropriate for the assembly, aligning with the significance of this particular day in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasizing the legacy of India's first Education Minister and his vision for universal education. — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. The day celebrates his immense contributions to laying the foundations of the Indian education system, making option C the most appropriate theme. Options A, B, and D relate to other significant national days (Teachers' Day, National Science Day, National Youth Day, respectively).

Answer

A. Celebrating the contributions of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to Indian philosophy.

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B. Highlighting the importance of scientific research and innovation for national development.

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D. Promoting the role of youth in nation-building and spiritual awakening.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #915