Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #930

Question 1

Portuguese fort at Cochin built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1503 — Fort Emmanuel 1503.‌​‍

Answer

1510

Answer

1600

Answer

1600

Question 2

Synonym of HAPLESS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unlucky — Unfortunate.‌​‍

Answer

Happy

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Lucky

Answer

Wealthy

Question 3

A patient is experiencing severe muscle weakness due to a mitochondrial disorder affecting energy production. Which molecule, directly produced by cellular respiration, is the primary immediate source of energy for muscle contraction and other cellular activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) — ATP is the universal energy currency of the cell, directly powering most cellular processes including muscle contraction. Glucose is the primary fuel source, which is broken down to produce ATP. Pyruvate is an intermediate in glucose metabolism, and lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis, not a direct energy source.

Answer

A. Glucose

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B. Pyruvate

Answer

D. Lactic Acid

Question 4

Antonym of DEEP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shallow — Deep ↔ shallow.‌​‍

Answer

High

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Bottom

Answer

Low

Question 5

The human brain has three main parts: cerebrum, cerebellum and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brainstem (including medulla) — Cerebrum (thought), cerebellum (balance), brainstem (vital functions).‌​‍

Answer

Hypothalamus

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Cortex

Answer

Thalamus

Question 6

Before beginning a new unit on the photosynthesis process, a biology teacher starts the lesson by discussing the general concept of how living organisms obtain energy and grow, relating it to students' existing knowledge of plant and animal life cycles. This instructional technique is an example of applying which of Ausubel's key concepts?

Accepted Answer

B. Advance organizers — Advance organizers are introductory statements or materials presented before new learning material to provide a conceptual framework and help students connect new information to their existing cognitive structures. This facilitates meaningful learning by making the new content more relatable and organized. Reciprocal teaching is a reading comprehension strategy, guided discovery relates to Bruner, and social constructivism is a broader theory.

Answer

A. Reciprocal teaching

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C. Guided discovery

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D. Social constructivism

Question 7

Pathanamthitta formed:

Accepted Answer

1982 — 1 November 1982.

Answer

1956

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1970

Answer

1990

Question 8

Regular handwashing is considered a cornerstone of personal hygiene and infection control. What is the primary reason for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A. It physically removes transient microbes and dirt. — The primary mechanism of handwashing is the mechanical removal of transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface through friction and rinsing. It does not sterilize the skin, create a lasting chemical barrier, or aim to kill all resident flora, which are often beneficial.

Answer

B. It sterilizes the skin surface completely.

Answer

C. It creates a protective chemical barrier on the skin.

Answer

D. It kills all resident flora on the hands.

Question 9

Indirect: 'The sun rises in the east,' he said.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said the sun rises in the east — Universal truth: tense does NOT change in indirect speech.‌​‍

Answer

He said the sun rose in the east

Answer

He said the sun had risen in the east

Answer

He said the sun was rising in the east

Question 10

Paris 2024 medal topper:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — USA with 126 (40 gold tied with China).‌​‍

Answer

Japan

Answer

China

Answer

Australia

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #930