Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #942

Question 1

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level — The District Programme Implementation (DPI) unit under SSA is primarily responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of educational schemes at the district level. While teacher training (Option A) may be coordinated, it is not the primary responsibility. Curriculum design (Option C) and textbook approval (Option D) are handled by SCERT and other higher bodies, not DPI.

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A. Conducting statewide teacher training programs

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C. Designing the curriculum for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Approving textbooks for all government schools

Question 2

In the early 19th century, Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion in Travancore was a significant resistance against British paramountcy. Which of the following factors most accurately represents the primary catalyst for his uprising?

Accepted Answer

B. The demand for increased financial subsidies from Travancore by the British Resident and the growing interference in state administration. — Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive demands for increased financial subsidies (arrears) from Travancore by the British Resident, Colonel Macaulay, and the escalating British interference in the state's internal administration. His famous Kundara Proclamation vividly expressed these grievances, rallying people against the British and their local allies. The other options represent either later developments, less direct causes, or inaccurate historical contexts for the primary catalyst of his rebellion.

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A. The British imposition of a uniform legal code across all princely states, undermining local customs.

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C. The British support for Christian missionaries, which was perceived as a threat to Hindu religious traditions.

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D. The British efforts to abolish the practice of slavery in Travancore, which affected the economic interests of the ruling class.

Question 3

Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves:

Accepted Answer

Tribal artefacts and megaliths — Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves tribal artefacts, megalithic remains, and tools from the Stone Age.

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Portuguese artefacts

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Jewish antiquities

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Muslim manuscripts

Question 4

Distance 360 km, time 4 hrs. Speed:

Accepted Answer

90 km/h — 360/4=90.

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72 km/h

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80 km/h

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100 km/h

Question 5

The 'Father of Indian Cricket' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ranjitsinhji — Ranjitsinhji (K.S. ‌​‍Ranjitsinhji) is considered the Father of Indian Cricket. C.K. ‌​‍Nayudu was India's first Test captain.

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Sachin Tendulkar

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Sunil Gavaskar

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C.K. Nayudu

Question 6

The first colour movie in Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kandam Bacha Coat — 'Kandam Bacha Coat' (1961) was Malayalam's first colour film.‌​‍

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Chemmeen

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Balan

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Neelakuyil

Question 7

The 'UPI' in digital payments stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unified Payments Interface — UPI = Unified Payments Interface, launched by NPCI in 2016.‌​‍

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Unique Payment Identifier

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Uniform Payment Interchange

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Universal Pay India

Question 8

If ax² + bx + c = 0 has real roots, discriminant:

Accepted Answer

b² - 4ac ≥ 0 — >0: two distinct real; =0: equal; <0: complex conjugate pair. Roots: (-b ± √D)/(2a).

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< 0

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= 0 only

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≠ 0

Question 9

Boat problem: upstream 12 km in 4 hrs, downstream in 2. Stream speed:

Accepted Answer

1.5 — Up=3, down=6. Still=4.5, stream=1.5.

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2

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1

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3

Question 10

Which entities are involved in the Muziris rediscovery project?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Muziris Heritage Project.‌​‍

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Kerala Tourism

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KCHR

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Govt

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #942