Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #604

Question 1

DGP Kerala 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anil Kant — Anil Kant was DGP; check current.‌​‍

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Shaik Darvesh Saheb

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Sanjay Kundu

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Varies

Question 2

What is the functional unit of the kidney?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nephron — ~1 million per kidney. ‌​‍Components: Bowman's capsule, PCT, loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct.

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Neuron

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Alveolus

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Bronchiole

Question 3

Which physiographic region of Kerala is primarily characterized by lateritic soil, laterite rocks, and undulating terrain, often forming small hillocks known as 'mounds'?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland — The Midland region of Kerala, also known as the midland region, is primarily characterized by lateritic soil and undulating terrain with small hillocks called 'mounds.' The Highland is primarily hilly, the Lowland is coastal and flat, and the Coastal plain is primarily sandy and wetland.

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A. Highland

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C. Lowland

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D. Coastal plain

Question 4

Cashew processing is mainly done in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Kollam is the cashew capital of Kerala and a major cashew processing hub.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Palakkad

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Kannur

Question 5

A postoperative patient complains of pain and shows signs of infection at the surgical site. Which step in the chain of infection is the patient demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

B. Susceptible host — The patient is exhibiting characteristics of a 'susceptible host' due to their postoperative state, which compromises their immune response. The 'portal of entry' is the surgical site, 'infectious agent' is the pathogen causing infection, and 'reservoir' is the source of the infection.

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A. Portal of entry

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C. Infectious agent

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D. Reservoir

Question 6

'No sooner had he left ___ the phone rang':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

than — No sooner...than.‌​‍

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then

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when

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before

Question 7

Kerala Government Day (Kerala Piravi):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November — Kerala Day — formation.‌​‍

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15 August

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26 January

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1 January

Question 8

Synonym of PHILANTHROPIST:

Accepted Answer

Humanitarian — One who loves humanity.

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Miser

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Hermit

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Cruel

Question 9

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 emphasize reducing curriculum load and shifting away from rote learning. Which pedagogical approach is consistently promoted by both frameworks to achieve deeper understanding and holistic development?

Accepted Answer

C. Experiential learning and critical thinking. — Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 consistently advocate for pedagogical approaches like experiential learning, critical thinking, and discussion-based learning to foster deeper understanding and move away from rote memorization. Options A, B, and D represent traditional or competitive methods that both frameworks seek to reform or diminish in emphasis.

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A. Drill and practice methods for mastery.

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B. Teacher-centric instruction with direct lecturing.

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D. Competitive testing and ranking of students.

Question 10

Why is the sky blue?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scattering of blue light by atmosphere — Rayleigh scattering: shorter wavelength blue light is scattered more by atmospheric molecules.‌​‍

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Reflection from ocean

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Blue gases in air

Answer

Ozone layer

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #604