Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #765

Question 1

Which of the following geographical features primarily dictates the predominant westward flow of most rivers in Kerala?

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A. The steep western slopes of the Western Ghats. — The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, creating a significant watershed. Rivers originating on the western side of these mountains flow down their steep slopes directly towards the Arabian Sea, thereby dictating their westward direction. While other factors might play minor roles, the topography of the Western Ghats is the primary determinant.

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B. The higher average elevation of the central plains.

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C. The strong Coriolis effect on river currents.

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D. The presence of a major rift valley along the east-west axis.

Question 2

A government-aided school is planning to admit a student with locomotor disability who uses a wheelchair. Under the provisions of the RPwD Act, 2016, which of the following is the most immediate and essential reasonable accommodation the school must prioritize to ensure the student's access to education?

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B. Constructing ramps and accessible toilets, and ensuring barrier-free access to classrooms. — For a student using a wheelchair due to locomotor disability, physical accessibility is paramount for school attendance and participation. The RPwD Act, 2016, strongly mandates barrier-free access, including ramps and accessible toilets, as a fundamental reasonable accommodation. While other options might be beneficial, ensuring basic physical access is the most immediate and essential priority for inclusion.

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A. Appointing a dedicated personal assistant for the student for all activities.

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C. Providing specialized assistive technology devices like voice-to-text software.

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D. Modifying the curriculum to reduce physical education requirements for the student.

Question 3

Kumaran Master:‌​‍

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Social reformer — Education reformer.‌​‍

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Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 4

Maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in 'p' orbital:

Accepted Answer

6 — p subshell has 3 orbitals × 2 electrons each = 6 electrons maximum.

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18

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8

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2

Question 5

Which statements are correct about India's performance in Paris Olympics 2024? ‌​‍(i) India won six medals (ii) Manu Bhaker won the first medal (iii) Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin (iv) Aman Sehrawat won bronze in wrestling

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All statements are correct — India's Paris 2024 tally: 6 medals, Manu Bhaker first (10m pistol bronze), Chopra silver in javelin, Aman bronze in wrestling 57kg.‌​‍

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Only (i) and (iii)

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Only (iii) and (iv)

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Only (i) and (ii)

Question 6

National Law School Kochi — NUALS:‌​‍

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2002 — NUALS Kochi 2002.‌​‍

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2005

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1995

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2010

Question 7

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in:‌​‍

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1969 — ISRO formed 15 August 1969; HQ at Bengaluru.‌​‍

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1975

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1962

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1972

Question 8

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is near:‌​‍

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Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on Vembanad Lake, Kottayam.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkaloids?

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C. They are soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents — Alkaloids are nitrogen-containing compounds with bitter taste and pharmacological activity, but they are typically soluble in organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, chloroform) rather than water. Morphine, for example, is poorly water-soluble.

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A. They are nitrogen-containing compounds

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B. They are generally bitter in taste

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D. They often have pharmacological activity

Question 10

In an inclusive classroom setting, a teacher observes that a student with specific learning disability struggles with reading comprehension despite various general strategies. Which of the following approaches best reflects the principle of 'differentiated instruction' for this student?

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D. Offering alternative formats for text (e.g., audiobooks, graphic organizers) and individualized reading strategies. — Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet individual student needs. Offering alternative formats and individualized strategies directly modifies the instruction to support the student's specific learning challenge. Providing extra time is an accommodation, while assigning to a separate room is segregation, and lowering expectations undermines the goal of access to the curriculum.

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A. Providing extra time for completing assignments and tests without altering the content.

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B. Assigning the student to a separate resource room for all language arts instruction.

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C. Modifying the assessment criteria to lower expectations for the student's performance.

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #765