Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #633

Question 1

Which region in Kerala is famous for its natural sandalwood forests?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marayoor — Marayoor (Idukki) has Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest.‌​‍

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Meenachil

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Peermed

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Nenmara

Question 2

World's first Gen AI law:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EU AI Act 2024 — EU AI Act — first comprehensive regulation.‌​‍

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India

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US

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China

Question 3

The national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Truth Alone Triumphs — Satyameva Jayate = Truth Alone Triumphs (from Mundaka Upanishad).‌​‍

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Victory is ours

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Unity in Diversity

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Jai Hind

Question 4

Antonym of STAY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leave — Stay ↔ leave.‌​‍

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Wait

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Remain

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Linger

Question 5

Amplitude modulation (AM) varies:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amplitude of carrier with signal — AM radio. FM modulates frequency — better noise immunity. PM modulates phase.‌​‍

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Power only

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Phase

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Frequency

Question 6

Synonym of WARY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cautious — Cautious.‌​‍

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Trusting

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Naive

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Bold

Question 7

Recent IPCC reports consistently highlight an observed trend in extreme weather events globally. Considering these assessments, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the relationship between climate change and extreme weather?

Accepted Answer

C. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many pre-existing extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. — IPCC reports unequivocally state that human-induced climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of many extreme weather events globally, including heatwaves, heavy precipitation, and tropical cyclones. While climate change does not create entirely new types of events, it significantly alters the probability and characteristics of existing ones. Natural variability plays a role, but the observed trends in extremes cannot be explained without accounting for human influence.

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A. Climate change causes entirely new types of extreme weather events that have never occurred before.

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B. While climate change influences global average temperatures, it has no significant impact on the frequency or intensity of localized extreme weather events.

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D. The observed increase in extreme weather events is primarily due to natural climate variability, with human-induced climate change playing a minor, insignificant role.

Question 8

Communal riots trigger:

Accepted Answer

Mix of religious, political, economic, rumour factors — Partition riots 1947. Babri Masjid demolition (1992) and aftermath. Gujarat 2002. Delhi 2020. Sachar Committee (2006) on Muslim conditions.

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Economic alone

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Random

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Climate

Question 9

The Right to Education Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. In the context of its implementation in Kerala, which of the following provisions is a crucial mechanism to ensure inclusive education as per the Act?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala ensures that all private unaided schools reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with reimbursement from the state. — Option B directly reflects a key provision of the RTE Act, which mandates 25% reservation in private unaided schools for economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups, with the state reimbursing the schools. This is a crucial mechanism for inclusive education. Option A is not a mandatory provision of the RTE Act. Option C pertains to early childhood education (below 6 years), which is outside the 6-14 age group covered by RTE, though Anganwadis are important for overall child development. Option D is a policy initiative but not a core mandate of the RTE Act's free and compulsory educat

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A. The state government has made it mandatory for all private schools to offer free transport facilities for students from marginalized communities.

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C. The Anganwadi system in Kerala has been formally integrated into the primary education structure to extend the RTE benefits to children below 6 years.

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D. Kerala has introduced a compulsory skill development program from Class V onwards to enhance employability, as part of the RTE framework.

Question 10

The fluid-filled sac that surrounds and protects the developing fetus is called the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Amniotic sac — Amniotic fluid cushions and protects the fetus.‌​‍

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Chorion

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Placenta

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Umbilical cord

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #633