Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #968

Question 1

Which statements about the Vaikom Satyagraha are correct? (I) E.V. Ramaswami Naicker was arrested in connection with it (II) It continued during the 1924 flood (III) Assembly voted 22 for, 21 against on 7 Feb 1925

Accepted Answer

Only I and II — All three facts are historically accurate — Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25).

Answer

Only I and III

Answer

Only II and III

Answer

I, II and III

Question 2

Manuel Castells wrote on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Network society + information age — Castells's 'The Information Age' trilogy (1996-98): digital networks reshaping economy, society, culture globally.‌​‍

Answer

Ancient history

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Agrarian society

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Feudalism

Question 3

Volume of a cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 10 cm (π=22/7):

Accepted Answer

1540 cm³ — V = πr²h = 22/7·49·10 = 1540 cm³.

Answer

440 cm³

Answer

1100 cm³

Answer

2200 cm³

Question 4

Padmanabhaswamy Temple is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram — richest temple.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

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Kollam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 5

About Wimbledon Championship and Tennis — which is NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) Wimbledon is first Grand Slam in the year (ii) There are six Grand Slam tournaments (iii) ITF HQ is in UK (iv) Madison Keys won Australian Open first Slam

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Australian Open is first of four Grand Slams (not Wimbledon, which is 3rd). ‌​‍There are FOUR (not six) Grand Slams.

Answer

All incorrect

Answer

Only ii & iii

Answer

Only iii & iv

Question 6

Kerala's first film in color:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kandam Bacha Kottu (1961) — Kandam Bacha Kottu 1961.‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

Answer

Balan

Answer

Neelakuyil

Question 7

Kerala Technological University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.‌​‍

Answer

Kollam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 8

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.‌​‍

Answer

Elected

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Political

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Judge

Question 9

A newly hired employee quickly observes the unwritten rules and social dynamics of her new workplace. She efficiently learns how to navigate office politics, identifies key influential figures, and adapts her communication style to suit different colleagues, leading to rapid integration and success in her role. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which aspect of intelligence is this employee primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Contextual (Practical) intelligence, often referred to as 'street smarts,' involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments. The employee's capacity to quickly understand and navigate the social and political landscape of the workplace, and adapt her behavior accordingly, is a prime example of practical intelligence. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, and experiential intelligence deals with novelty and insight, neither of which are the primary focus of this scenario.

Answer

A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence.

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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D. Abstract Intelligence.

Question 10

Which is the first Ramsar site in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Both Ashtamudi and Vembanad — Ashtamudi Lake and Vembanad-Kol Wetland were both designated as Ramsar sites in 2002, the first in Kerala.

Answer

Ashtamudi Lake

Answer

Vembanad-Kol Wetland

Answer

Sasthamkotta Lake

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #968