Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #987

Question 1

Unit of frequency:

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Hertz — Hertz (Hz) = cycles per second.

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

Question 2

Photosynthesis takes place in the presence of:

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Sunlight — Photosynthesis requires sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water. Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs sunlight to convert CO₂ and H₂O into glucose and oxygen.

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Oxygen

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Carbon Monoxide

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Nitrogen

Question 3

A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results show a pH of 7.25 (normal 7.35-7.45) and a bicarbonate (HCO3-) level of 18 mEq/L (normal 22-28 mEq/L). This pattern is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

C. Metabolic acidosis — A pH of 7.25 indicates acidosis (below the normal range). A bicarbonate (HCO3-) level of 18 mEq/L, which is also below the normal range, signifies that the primary cause of this acidosis is metabolic. This pattern is therefore consistent with metabolic acidosis, where there is an excess of acid or a loss of bicarbonate in the body fluids.

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A. Metabolic alkalosis

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B. Respiratory acidosis

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D. Respiratory alkalosis

Question 4

Which Indian English writer won the Booker Prize in 1981 for 'Midnight's Children'?‌​‍

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Salman Rushdie — Magical realism. ‌​‍Won Booker of Bookers. 'Satanic Verses' (1988) controversial — fatwa by Khomeini.

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Anita Desai

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Vikram Seth

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R.K. Narayan

Question 5

Idukki power project capacity:

Accepted Answer

780 MW — 780 MW — Kerala's largest hydro.

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1000

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500

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200

Question 6

The SCERT Kerala’s recent 'Sathyan’ initiative aims to address which critical aspect of school education as per the NEP 2020?

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B. Universal screening and remediation for foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 — The 'Sathyan' initiative is Kerala’s flagship programme to screen all Grade 1-3 students for foundational skills gaps and provide targeted remediation, aligning with NEP’s goal of achieving universal foundational literacy by 2025. Option A is incorrect as vocational integration is part of a broader policy but not the focus of 'Sathyan'; Options C and D are unrelated to the initiative.

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A. Integration of vocational education in Grades 9-12 with university-level credit linkages

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C. Mandatory digital literacy certification for all students before Grade 6

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D. Expansion of residential schools for tribal and marginalized communities to Grade 12

Question 7

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore under Marthandavarma and which European power?‌​‍

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Dutch — Marthandavarma defeated the Dutch at Colachel — the first battle where a European power lost to an Indian ruler.‌​‍

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Portuguese

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British

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French

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces the concept of an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). A student successfully completes a 6-month certificate course in Data Science from University X and later wishes to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University Y. How would the ABC primarily benefit this student?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables the student to transfer and redeem the credits earned from University X towards their degree at University Y. — The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) stores academic credits earned by students from various Higher Education Institutions, allowing them to redeem these credits for future degrees or diplomas. This facilitates multidisciplinary education and flexible entry/exit options, enabling students to transfer and utilize credits earned across different institutions or programs. It does not directly provide scholarships, exemptions from entrance exams, or allow direct Master's enrollment without a Bachelor's degree.

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A. It allows the student to directly enroll in a Master's program without a Bachelor's degree.

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C. It provides a guaranteed scholarship for pursuing further studies at any recognized institution.

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D. It exempts the student from appearing in entrance examinations for higher education.

Question 9

A seasoned school principal is renowned for her exceptional ability to understand and empathize with the diverse emotional states of her students and staff. She skillfully resolves conflicts, motivates individuals, and fosters a harmonious school environment. Furthermore, she possesses a deep understanding of her own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations, which guides her leadership decisions. Which two of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences are most prominently displayed by this principal?

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C. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence. — Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal Intelligence, which involves understanding and interacting effectively with others, and Intrapersonal Intelligence, which is the capacity to understand oneself. The principal's ability to empathize, resolve conflicts, and motivate others reflects strong Interpersonal Intelligence. Her deep understanding of her own strengths and weaknesses is a clear indicator of Intrapersonal Intelligence. The other options represent different intelligence types not primarily demonstrated in the scenario.

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A. Linguistic and Logical-Mathematical Intelligence.

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B. Spatial and Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence.

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D. Musical and Naturalistic Intelligence.

Question 10

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own knowledge through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational philosophy?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism posits that learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, while Perennialism and Essentialism emphasize the transmission of core knowledge and timeless truths, which is contrary to the active construction of knowledge.

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A. Behaviorism

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C. Perennialism

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D. Essentialism

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #987