Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #692

Question 1

Kerala's Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission has garnered international acclaim for its sustainable and community-centric approach. Which of the following is NOT a core principle or objective of the RT Mission?

Accepted Answer

C. Prioritizing mass tourism development with a focus on high-volume international arrivals. — The Kerala RT Mission emphasizes sustainable tourism that benefits local communities, protects the environment, and respects culture. Prioritizing mass tourism and high-volume arrivals (Option C) contradicts the principles of responsible and sustainable tourism, which typically focus on quality over quantity and mitigating negative impacts. Options A, B, and D are all core tenets of responsible tourism.

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A. Promoting local community participation and empowerment in tourism activities.

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B. Ensuring economic benefits of tourism accrue primarily to local communities.

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D. Minimizing negative environmental and socio-cultural impacts of tourism.

Question 2

Kerala Lalithakala Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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TVM

Question 3

RBCs formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bone marrow — Red bone marrow.‌​‍

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Liver

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Spleen

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Heart

Question 4

Study of liver:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hepatology — Hepatology.‌​‍

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Cardiology

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Nephrology

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Urology

Question 5

Rapid urbanization in developing countries often leads to significant social changes, including shifts in lifestyle and environment. From a community health perspective, which of the following health issues is most likely to show a marked increase as a direct consequence of these changes?

Accepted Answer

B. Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. — Rapid urbanization often leads to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior, consumption of processed foods, increased stress, and environmental pollution. These factors are major contributors to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, even in developing countries. While communicable diseases can persist or emerge due to overcrowding, NCDs are a characteristic health challenge of urbanized populations resulting from lifestyle shifts.

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A. Incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria due to improved housing.

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C. Rates of acute respiratory infections due to decreased air pollution from industrialization.

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D. Malnutrition among children due to enhanced access to diverse and nutritious food sources.

Question 6

Which initiative was recently launched in Kerala to address the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension among the population?

Accepted Answer

B. K-DAP (Kerala Disease Alleviation Programme) — The K-DAP (Kerala Disease Alleviation Programme) is a recent initiative launched by the Kerala government to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through early detection, prevention, and management programs. Arogya Karnataka is a Karnataka state initiative, Nava Kerala Mission focuses on infrastructure and welfare, and Subiksha Keralam is a greening project.

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A. Arogya Karnataka

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C. Nava Kerala Mission

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D. Subiksha Keralam

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of the teacher in a constructivist classroom when implementing the 5E Learning Model?

Accepted Answer

B. The teacher facilitates student exploration by providing scaffolding, guiding discussions, and encouraging inquiry during the Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate phases. — In constructivism, the teacher's role is to guide rather than dictate. The 5E model emphasizes student-centered learning, where the teacher facilitates exploration, clarifies concepts during the 'Explain' phase, and supports deeper understanding in 'Elaborate'. Option B aligns with this role, while the others reflect traditional or non-interactive teaching methods.

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A. The teacher acts as a strict authority, ensuring students follow a predetermined curriculum without deviation.

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C. The teacher primarily delivers lectures and expects students to memorize facts without active participation.

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D. The teacher assigns individual tasks and assesses students solely based on standardized test scores.

Question 8

Shape of water (H₂O) molecule is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bent/V-shaped — Two lone pairs on O distort tetrahedral to ~104.5°. Explained by VSEPR.‌​‍

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Linear

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Trigonal planar

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Tetrahedral

Question 9

Indulekha written by:‌​‍

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O. Chandu Menon — First major Malayalam novel (1889).‌​‍

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Ezhuthachan

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Basheer

Question 10

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) announced in 2024 guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% of average basic pay as pension — UPS guarantees 50% of the average basic pay of the last 12 months as pension for 25+ years of service.‌​‍

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Only lump sum

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60% of last drawn salary

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Full salary as pension

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #692