Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #792

Question 1

The test was ___, because I ___ studied.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

hard, hardly — 'hard' (adjective/adverb for test) and 'hardly' (meaning scarcely).‌​‍

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hard, harder

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hardly, hard

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harder, hard

Question 2

Goitre results from deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

Iodine — Thyroid gland enlarges due to insufficient T3/T4 synthesis. India's National Iodine Deficiency Programme.

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Iron

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Calcium

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Vitamin D

Question 3

Antonym of LIBERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Conservative — Liberal ↔ conservative.‌​‍

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Generous

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Open

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Broad

Question 4

Odd one: Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Paris‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris — Paris is not in India. Others are Indian cities.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Kochi

Question 5

A school has recently invested in smartboards and tablets for all classrooms. What is the MOST crucial factor for the successful and effective integration of these ICT tools into the daily teaching-learning process?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing comprehensive training and ongoing support for teachers on how to utilize these tools effectively. — While infrastructure and content are important, the most crucial factor for successful ICT integration is empowering teachers with the necessary skills and confidence. Comprehensive training and continuous support ensure that teachers can effectively leverage these tools, preventing them from being underutilized or misused.

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A. Ensuring all classrooms have high-speed internet connectivity.

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C. Developing digital content specifically tailored for the school's curriculum.

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D. Mandating teachers to use ICT tools for at least one period daily.

Question 6

While globally lauded for its achievements, the Kerala Model of Development currently faces several critical sustainability challenges. Among the options below, which represents the most significant and pressing long-term challenge to its continued success?

Accepted Answer

B. The escalating fiscal burden stemming from an aging population, high social security commitments, and limited avenues for revenue generation. — A major long-term challenge for the Kerala Model is the increasing fiscal strain. This is primarily caused by a rapidly aging population demanding more extensive social security and healthcare services, coupled with high existing social welfare expenditures, and a relatively limited industrial base to generate sufficient state revenue, making it challenging to sustain the high level of public services.

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A. A significant decline in the quality and reach of public education and healthcare services due to underfunding.

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C. Persistent political instability and frequent changes in government hindering long-term policy implementation.

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D. A complete reversal of land reform policies, leading to increased agrarian distress and landlessness.

Question 7

India's National Waterway 3 (NW-3) stretches between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottapuram – Kollam — NW-3 (West Coast Canal) runs 205 km from Kottapuram to Kollam in Kerala.‌​‍

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Kakinada – Puducherry

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Sadiya – Dhubri

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Allahabad – Haldia

Question 8

During a growth monitoring session at an Anganwadi center, a 12-month-old child is found to have a weight-for-height Z-score of -3 and a history of diarrhea in the past month. According to IMNCI, which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

A. Provide high-energy therapeutic milk and refer to a nutrition rehabilitation center — A weight-for-height Z-score of -3 indicates severe acute malnutrition (SAM), requiring immediate referral to a nutrition rehabilitation program for therapeutic feeding. Option B is for iron-deficiency anemia; Option C is for vitamin A deficiency prevention; Option D is for infants under 6 months with normal growth.

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B. Prescribe iron supplementation and advise dietary modifications

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C. Administer vitamin A supplementation and monitor weight weekly

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D. Recommend exclusive breastfeeding and weaning foods

Question 9

Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India, is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia.

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 10

The Gutenberg printing press was invented around:

Accepted Answer

1450 — Johannes Gutenberg's movable-type printing press (c. 1450) in Germany. Revolutionised book production, spread of Reformation, literacy.

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1300

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1500

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1600

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #792