Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #926

Question 1

Synonym of MALIGN:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slander — Speak evil of.‌​‍

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Praise

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Help

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Approve

Question 2

Puncak Jaya in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Highest Oceania (4884m).‌​‍

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PNG

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Malaysia

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Philippines

Question 3

Where on Earth's surface is gravitational force greatest?

Accepted Answer

North Pole — Gravity is strongest at the poles due to shorter polar radius and no centrifugal effect.

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Equator

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 4

Radiation from the Sun primarily reaches Earth as:

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic radiation (light and heat) — Sun radiates EM waves (visible, IR, UV) across ~150 million km.

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Sound waves

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Mechanical waves

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Nuclear particles

Question 5

Which of the following gross motor milestones is typically expected in a 6-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

B. Sitting without support — A 6-month-old infant typically achieves the milestone of sitting without support. Walking independently is expected around 12-15 months, and standing holding onto furniture usually occurs around 9-10 months. Crawling on hands and knees typically develops around 8-9 months.

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A. Walking independently

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C. Standing holding onto furniture

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D. Crawling on hands and knees

Question 6

Identify the correct question tag: 'We should help others, ___?'

Accepted Answer

shouldn't we — Modal 'should' positive → tag 'shouldn't'.

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should we

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do we

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don't we

Question 7

Synonym of PROLIFIC:

Accepted Answer

Productive — Producing much.

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Unproductive

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Slow

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Limited

Question 8

Which of these is a halo group?

Accepted Answer

−Cl or −Br — Halogen groups: −F, −Cl, −Br, −I (found in haloalkanes/haloarenes).

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−OH

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−CHO

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−COOH

Question 9

Arundhati Roy's Booker winner (1997):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The God of Small Things — Set in Kerala's Ayemenem. ‌​‍Explores caste, forbidden love, family. Also notable for her political essays.

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A Fine Balance

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Beloved

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Midnight's Children

Question 10

A primary school teacher in Kerala is preparing for the upcoming academic year under the new educational policy framework. Which of the following best reflects the pedagogical structure and focus for students aged 3-8 years as envisioned by NEP 2020 and adopted by SCERT Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. The Foundational Stage (5 years) focusing on play-based learning and multi-faceted education, including Anganwadi/preschool. — NEP 2020 introduces a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure, where the first 5 years (Foundational Stage) cover ages 3-8, including 3 years of Anganwadi/preschool and 2 years of primary (Grades 1-2). This stage emphasizes flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Options A, C, and D describe incorrect stages, age groups, or primary focuses for this specific foundational period.

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A. A 3-year preparatory stage followed by 5 years of middle school, emphasizing vocational skills.

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C. A 5-year secondary stage, concentrating on subject-specific learning and board examinations.

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D. A 3-year middle stage, prioritizing critical thinking and experimental science.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #926