Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #961

Question 1

In electromagnetic waves, electric and magnetic fields are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation — EM waves are transverse; E ⊥ B ⊥ direction of propagation.‌​‍

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In phase only

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Parallel

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Random

Question 2

N.V. Krishna Warrier:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scholar-poet — Noted scholar-poet.‌​‍

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Economist

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Actor

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Politician

Question 3

Cocaine is from:

Accepted Answer

Coca plant (Erythroxylum coca, South America) — Stimulant of CNS — euphoria. Strongly addictive. Medical use: local anesthetic.

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Cannabis

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Poppy

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Tobacco

Question 4

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to predict what will happen if a plant is placed in a dark room for a week. This question aligns with which component of the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

A. Engage — The 'Engage' phase often begins with a thought-provoking question to stimulate curiosity, which is what the teacher is doing here. 'Explore' (B) involves active investigation, 'Explain' (C) involves clarifying concepts, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 5

Plant hormone for cell division:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cytokinin — Cytokinin promotes cell division.‌​‍

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Gibberellin

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Ethylene

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Auxin

Question 6

K. Kelappan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Gandhi — K. Kelappan = Kerala Gandhi. Led Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33).‌​‍

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

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Father of Kerala

Question 7

First Indian Nobel winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tagore — Tagore (Literature, 1913).‌​‍

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C.V. Raman

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Mother Teresa

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Amartya Sen

Question 8

Noble gases previously called inert gases; first compound made:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

XePtF₆ (Bartlett 1962) — Then XeF₂, XeF₄, XeF₆, XeO₃. ‌​‍Only Kr, Xe, Rn compounds known. He, Ne, Ar truly inert.

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ArF

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XeF₂

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He₂

Question 9

The main site of digestion and absorption of nutrients is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Small intestine — The small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) absorbs most nutrients through villi.‌​‍

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Large intestine

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Stomach

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Liver

Question 10

The Kerala Solid Waste Management Project (KSWMP) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming waste management practices in the state. Which of the following statements about KSWMP is **incorrect**?

Accepted Answer

D. KSWMP primarily focuses on the construction of new large-scale sanitary landfills and waste-to-energy incineration plants in every district. — The KSWMP, while modernizing waste infrastructure, emphasizes scientific processing, decentralized management, and resource recovery, rather than primarily focusing on large-scale landfills and incineration plants in every district (Option D). Options A, B, and C accurately describe key aspects of the World Bank-assisted KSWMP, which aims for sustainable waste management across urban and select rural areas.

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A. It receives significant financial assistance from the World Bank for its implementation.

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B. A key objective of the project is to achieve 100% source segregation and scientific processing of waste.

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C. Its geographical scope includes all urban local bodies and selected adjacent grama panchayats in the state.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #961