Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #921

Question 1

A student explains a complex biological process by relating it to their prior knowledge of a simple machine. This instructional strategy is most consistent with which learning theory?

Accepted Answer

D. Ausubel's meaningful learning — Bruner's discovery learning emphasizes active exploration and connecting new knowledge to existing cognitive structures. Ausubel's meaningful learning (D) also involves prior knowledge but focuses on reception learning rather than discovery. Piaget's theory (A) and Vygotsky's social constructivism (B) do not explicitly emphasize this instructional strategy.

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A. Piaget's assimilation and accommodation

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B. Vygotsky's social constructivism

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C. Bruner's discovery learning

Question 2

A teacher is introducing a complex problem-solving strategy to a group of students. Initially, the teacher provides extensive guidance, breaking down steps and offering prompts. As students begin to grasp the concept, the teacher gradually reduces the level of support, allowing them to work more independently. This instructional approach best exemplifies which concept from Vygotsky's theory?

Accepted Answer

B. Scaffolding — Scaffolding, a key concept in Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, refers to the temporary support provided by a more knowledgeable other (like a teacher) to help a learner master a task within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The gradual reduction of support as the learner gains competence is characteristic of scaffolding. Assimilation and equilibration are Piagetian concepts, while discovery learning is associated with Bruner.

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A. Assimilation

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C. Equilibration

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D. Discovery learning

Question 3

Select the correctly spelt word:

Accepted Answer

Champagne — Champagne (sparkling wine, French origin).

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Champaene

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Shampagne

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Shampaene

Question 4

Kerala's caste composition:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diverse — Multiple communities.‌​‍

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Homogeneous

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Monolithic

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Unknown

Question 5

Matrilineal society means inheritance passes through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mother's line — Matrilineal (e.g., Nayars of Kerala, Khasis of Meghalaya, Garos) — descent and property through mother. ‌​‍Different from matriarchy (rule by women — rare).

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Both

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Neither

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Father's line

Question 6

Identify the correct question tag: 'You are coming, ___?'

Accepted Answer

aren't you — Positive statement → negative tag; uses contracted 'aren't'.

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are not you

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is not you

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isn't you

Question 7

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures are called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Isomers — Isomerism: same formula, different arrangement (structural or stereo).‌​‍

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Isotopes

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Isobars

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Allotropes

Question 8

'Dry Ice' is the solid form of:

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide — Dry ice = solid CO₂ (sublimes directly to gas).

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Water

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Sodium carbonate

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Calcium sulphate

Question 9

Antonym of NATURAL:

Accepted Answer

Artificial — Natural ↔ artificial.

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Organic

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Real

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Pure

Question 10

France 2024 elections:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hung parliament — Hung — NFP (left alliance) most seats, no majority.‌​‍

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Macron majority

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NFP led

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Far-right win

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #921