Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #614

Question 1

A teacher regularly uses short quizzes, classroom discussions, and observation during lessons to gauge student understanding and adjust teaching strategies in real-time. This ongoing process for improving instruction and learning is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. Its primary purpose is to improve teaching and learning as it happens, not just at the end of a unit. Diagnostic assessment identifies prior knowledge gaps, summative measures learning at the end, and norm-referenced compares students to a larger group.

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A. Diagnostic Assessment

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C. Summative Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 2

Inductance is measured in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry — Henry (H) is SI unit of inductance; 1 H = 1 Wb/A.‌​‍

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Farad

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Weber

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Ohm

Question 3

When did Vasco da Gama reach Calicut (India)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1498 — Da Gama landed at Kappad near Calicut on 20 May 1498 — first sea route from Europe to India, via Cape of Good Hope.‌​‍

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1492

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1519

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1488

Question 4

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 5

1 Kilobyte equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes — 1 KB = 1024 bytes (2¹⁰ in binary).‌​‍

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1000 bytes

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512 bytes

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2048 bytes

Question 6

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of most of the filtered water, glucose, and amino acids back into the blood?

Accepted Answer

B. Proximal convoluted tubule — The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the main site for the reabsorption of the bulk of filtered substances, including approximately 65-70% of water, all glucose, and amino acids. The glomerulus is for filtration, the Loop of Henle primarily regulates water and salt concentration, and the collecting duct fine-tunes water reabsorption under hormonal control.

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A. Glomerulus

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C. Loop of Henle

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D. Collecting duct

Question 7

Astigmatism is corrected using:‌​‍

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Cylindrical lens — Astigmatism (irregular cornea) corrected with cylindrical lens.‌​‍

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Convex lens

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Bifocal

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Concave lens

Question 8

The hardest natural substance is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond — Diamond (crystalline carbon) = 10 on Mohs scale.‌​‍

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Gold

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Iron

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Platinum

Question 9

Newton's first law defines:

Accepted Answer

Inertia — A body at rest stays at rest, in motion stays in motion unless acted on by net external force — defines inertia; concept of inertial frames.

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Force

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Acceleration

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Impulse

Question 10

Punjab was reorganised into Punjab, Haryana, and (UT) Chandigarh in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1966 — Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. ‌​‍Haryana became a state on 1 November 1966. Chandigarh made UT (shared capital).

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1971

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1960

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1956

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #614