Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #998

Question 1

Ecological succession:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Progressive, orderly change in community until climax — Primary succession: bare rock/new island (pioneer: lichens). ‌​‍Secondary: after disturbance (abandoned field).

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Random

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Sudden

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Always reverse

Question 2

According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence, which of the following best describes the 'g' factor?

Accepted Answer

B. It represents a general mental energy that influences all cognitive abilities. — Spearman's 'g' factor refers to a general mental ability that underlies all cognitive tasks. Option B correctly describes this as a broad, influencing factor, while options A, C, and D refer to specific or secondary aspects of intelligence that are not the 'g' factor.

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A. It is a specific ability that varies across different cognitive tasks.

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C. It is a measure of crystallized intelligence that improves with age.

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D. It is a narrow skill related to problem-solving in mathematics.

Question 3

Atal Setu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — India's longest sea bridge — Mumbai (2024).‌​‍

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Kanyakumari

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Bhopal

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Delhi Metro

Question 4

Choose the correct form: 'Neither of the boys ___ present.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — 'Neither' is singular → singular verb.‌​‍

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be

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are

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were

Question 5

Why does a ball thrown upward come back?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gravity — Earth's gravitational force pulls objects toward its centre. ‌​‍The ball decelerates, stops, and falls back.

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Air resistance

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Magnetic force

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Friction

Question 6

When I reached the office, the manager ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

had gone — Past perfect 'had gone' for action completed before another past action.‌​‍

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went

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has gone

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will go

Question 7

Which technique is most effective for maintaining student attention during a 45-minute lecture on a complex topic?

Accepted Answer

B. Using visual aids and asking periodic recall questions to check understanding — Using visual aids and periodic recall questions (Option B) actively engages students by breaking the lecture into manageable segments and reinforcing learning. Continuous lecturing (Option A) leads to cognitive overload, while phone use (Option C) and doodling (Option D) are distractions that reduce focus.

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A. Delivering the entire lecture without pauses or breaks

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C. Allowing students to use their phones during the lecture to take notes

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D. Encouraging students to doodle as a way to stay engaged

Question 8

A teacher observes that a student who consistently excels in mathematics also demonstrates strong analytical skills in science and logic puzzles, but struggles with activities requiring artistic expression or social interaction. According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of intelligence, which factor primarily accounts for the student's consistent high performance across mathematics, science, and logic?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) for particular abilities. The student's consistent high performance in diverse analytical subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability or g-factor. S-factors would explain their struggles in specific areas like art or social interaction, while crystallized intelligence is a concept from Cattell.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor

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D. Crystallized intelligence

Question 9

Synonym of PAUCITY:

Accepted Answer

Scarcity — Small amount.

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Abundance

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Plenty

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Lots

Question 10

A solution of pH 3 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acidic — pH < 7 acidic; pH 3 is fairly acidic (e.g., vinegar ~3).‌​‍

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Strongly basic

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Weakly basic

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Neutral

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #998