Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #656

Question 1

An adolescent frequently changes their style of dress, musical preferences, and friend groups, expressing confusion about who they 'really are.' This struggle is primarily related to which developmental task?

Accepted Answer

C. Forming a sense of identity — According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, the primary task for adolescents (ages 12-18) is 'Identity vs. Role Confusion.' This involves exploring different roles, beliefs, and behaviors to form a coherent sense of self. The described changes and confusion directly reflect this struggle for identity.

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A. Developing intimate relationships

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B. Achieving industry

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D. Mastering concrete operations

Question 2

Fear of heights:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Acrophobia — Acrophobia.‌​‍

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Claustrophobia

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Agoraphobia

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Hydrophobia

Question 3

Puralimala was situated in which Taluk?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tellicherry — Puralimala is in Tellicherry (Thalassery) Taluk, Kannur.‌​‍

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Mananthavady

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Thamarassery

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Meppadi

Question 4

Error: 'The news are shocking':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

are — News is singular → 'is' not 'are'.‌​‍

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The

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news

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shocking

Question 5

Pressure cooker cooks faster because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Higher boiling point due to increased pressure — Higher pressure raises the boiling point of water above 100°C, cooking food faster.‌​‍

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More heat

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Less water

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Better material

Question 6

Synonym of ZEAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enthusiasm — Zeal = great enthusiasm.‌​‍

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Laziness

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Fear

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Silence

Question 7

Antonym of KNOWN:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unknown — Known ↔ unknown.‌​‍

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Recognized

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Famous

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Familiar

Question 8

A group of individuals who share intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, and exert a profound influence on an individual's attitudes, beliefs, and health behaviors, such as family and close friends, is best described as a:

Accepted Answer

B. Primary group — Primary groups, like family and close friends, are characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation, profoundly shaping an individual's personality, attitudes, and behaviors, including health practices. Secondary groups are larger, more impersonal, and goal-oriented. Reference groups are those an individual uses for self-evaluation, and formal organizations are structured for specific purposes.

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A. Secondary group

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C. Reference group

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D. Formal organization

Question 9

'One of the boys ___ absent today.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'One of the…' + singular verb 'is'.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 10

City of Spices:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode (Calicut) — historic spice port.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Thrissur

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #656