Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #966

Question 1

Synonym of DEARTH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scarcity — Lack, shortage.‌​‍

Answer

Wealth

Answer

Abundance

Answer

Plenty

Question 2

Kochi-Muziris Biennale curator first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bose Krishnamachari + Riyas Komu — Artists Bose Krishnamachari and Riyas Komu.‌​‍

Answer

Private

Answer

Other

Answer

Govt

Question 3

Tiger reserves total (approx 2024):

Accepted Answer

50+ — About 54 tiger reserves.

Answer

30

Answer

100

Answer

10

Question 4

Under the new NEP 2020 framework, the Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) replaces the existing structure for educational governance. Which of the following is a key function of RSA as per the policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a single national curriculum framework for all stages of school education — The Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) is tasked with developing a single national curriculum framework across all stages of school education under NEP 2020. Option A is incorrect as exams remain under state/board control, C is unrelated to RSA's role, and D is under the purview of the Ministry of Education or state departments, not RSA.

Answer

A. Conducting annual state-level examinations for Class 10 and 12

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C. Managing the recruitment of teachers through competitive exams like Kerala PSC

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D. Overseeing the implementation of mid-day meal schemes in government schools

Question 5

Who was the first Keralite to serve twice as Finance Minister in the Central Cabinet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. John Mathai — Dr. ‌​‍John Mathai held the Finance portfolio 1949–1950 in the Jawaharlal Nehru cabinet.

Answer

Krishna Kumar

Answer

A.K. Antony

Answer

K. Karunakaran

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a student primarily driven by intrinsic motivation in their learning?

Accepted Answer

C. A student who spends hours trying to solve a complex math problem because they find the challenge engaging and the process of discovery rewarding. — Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, interest, or challenge. The student in option C is driven by the internal reward of the challenge and the satisfaction of discovery, rather than external pressures or rewards. Options A, B, and D all describe motivations driven by external factors (avoiding punishment, gaining approval/rewards).

Answer

A. A student who studies diligently to avoid failing grades and parental disapproval.

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B. A student who participates actively in class discussions to impress the teacher and earn extra credit.

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D. A student who completes all assignments perfectly to win the 'Student of the Month' award.

Question 7

Anti-incumbency broken in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

2021 LDF — 2021 — LDF broke alternating.

Answer

1977

Answer

1957

Answer

Never

Question 8

Bharat Award 2024 Best Actor (Male) Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mammootty — Actor wins to verify year-by-year.‌​‍

Answer

Suresh Gopi

Answer

Mohanlal

Answer

Fahadh Faasil

Question 9

Spot the prefix: 'Misunderstand':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mis- — 'Mis-' means wrongly; misunderstand = wrong understanding.‌​‍

Answer

-stand

Answer

un-

Answer

under-

Question 10

The Magna Carta (1215), a forerunner of constitutional government, was signed in:

Accepted Answer

England — King John of England signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215, limiting royal power.

Answer

France

Answer

Germany

Answer

Italy

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #966