Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #779

Question 1

Biodiversity loss extinction theory (Evil Quartet) — one factor is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both (a) and (b) — 4 factors: habitat loss, over-exploitation, alien species, co-extinctions. ‌​‍Water hyacinth (Eichhornia), Lantana in India.

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Only climate

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Over-exploitation

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Alien species invasions (e.g., Nile perch in Lake Victoria wiped out cichlids)

Question 2

Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of which rivers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers — Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers near Muvattupuzha.‌​‍

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Periyar, Chalakudy, and Pampa

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Meenachil, Manimala, and Achankovil

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Chaliyar, Kadalundi, and Iruvanjhipuzha

Question 3

The 'Samagra Shiksha, Kerala' (SSK) initiative integrates the erstwhile Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). A key focus of SSK in Kerala, particularly in alignment with RTE principles, is:

Accepted Answer

C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels for all children. — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program designed to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels, from pre-primary to senior secondary. This comprehensive approach aligns perfectly with the RTE Act's goal of providing free and compulsory quality education to all children, focusing on bridging equity gaps and improving learning outcomes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with state implementation, not about centralizing decisions, privatizing, or shifting the entire financial burden.

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A. Centralizing all educational decision-making processes at the state secretariat level for uniformity.

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B. Promoting private sector participation as the sole driver for infrastructure development in schools.

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D. Shifting the financial burden of school maintenance and operational costs entirely to local self-government institutions.

Question 4

Poikayil Yohannan's social reform organisation was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha — Poikayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909 — Dalit liberation movement in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Atmavidya Sangham

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

Question 5

In Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), which activity best exemplifies the use of authentic language for real-life communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Role-playing a restaurant scenario where students order food using target structures. — Role-playing a restaurant scenario engages students in authentic, goal-oriented communication using the target language naturally, aligning with CLT principles. Memorization and translation focus on form rather than real-life use, while fill-in-the-blank exercises are controlled and lack communicative context.

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A. Memorizing a list of irregular verbs with their past forms.

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B. Completing fill-in-the-blank exercises based on a grammar rule.

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D. Translating a paragraph from English to Malayalam to reinforce vocabulary.

Question 6

The Joint Commissioners of Malabar who freed all trade except pepper were:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden — Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden were the Joint Commissioners appointed by the British after the Third Anglo-Mysore War.‌​‍

Answer

Only Jonathan Duncan

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Jonathan Duncan and William Giffth

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William Giffth and James Stevens

Question 7

Which of the following are the core principles of insurance regulated by IRDAI?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Utmost good faith, insurable interest, indemnity, subrogation — Uberrimae fidei. ‌​‍Life insurance exception to strict indemnity. Contribution principle for overlapping coverage.

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Loyalty

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Random

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Profit

Question 8

The SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit 2023 was held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New Delhi — India hosted the SCO summit in New Delhi in July 2023 during its SCO chairmanship.‌​‍

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Astana

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Beijing

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Samarkand

Question 9

The 'Make in India' initiative aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly prioritized under this initiative?

Accepted Answer

D. Mining and quarrying — The 'Make in India' initiative prioritizes sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, but mining and quarrying are not explicitly listed as focus areas. These sectors are already well-established and regulated under other policies.

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A. Automobiles and auto components

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B. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

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C. Textiles and garments

Question 10

Dipole moment of CO₂:

Accepted Answer

Zero (linear symmetric) — Linear O=C=O; two equal and opposite bond dipoles cancel. H₂O non-zero (bent).

Answer

Non-zero

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Very high

Answer

Depends on T

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #779