Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #808

Question 1

Which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake in Kollam is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. It is also a Ramsar site (designated 2002).

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Manasarovar

Question 2

The main venue of the Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha at Payyannur (1930).‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Guruvayur

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Ponnani

Question 3

DNA replication is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semi-conservative — Each new DNA has one old + one new strand.‌​‍

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Conservative

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Dispersive

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None

Question 4

Synonym of ONEROUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Burdensome — Requiring much effort.‌​‍

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Easy

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Simple

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Light

Question 5

For rapid relief of acute bronchoconstriction in an asthma attack, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

C. Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) — Short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs) like salbutamol (albuterol) are the first-line treatment for acute asthma attacks because they provide rapid bronchodilation by stimulating beta-2 receptors in the airways. Inhaled corticosteroids are for long-term control, LABAs are for maintenance (never monotherapy for acute relief), and leukotriene receptor antagonists are also for maintenance, not acute relief.

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A. Inhaled corticosteroids

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B. Long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)

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D. Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Question 6

Homozygous:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Same alleles — AA or aa.‌​‍

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Different

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None

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Both

Question 7

Water is made up of which two elements?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen and Oxygen — Water (H₂O) is made up of Hydrogen and Oxygen — 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Oxygen.

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Hydrogen and Nitrogen

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Oxygen and Carbon

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Nitrogen and Oxygen

Question 8

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.‌​‍

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 9

A teacher frequently uses rewards like stickers, extra play time, and public praise for every small achievement in class. While initially effective, some students seem to lose interest in tasks once the rewards are no longer offered. This phenomenon is best explained by the potential for excessive extrinsic motivation to:

Accepted Answer

B. Undermine intrinsic motivation by shifting focus to external rewards. — Over-reliance on extrinsic rewards can sometimes diminish a student's intrinsic motivation. When the primary motivator becomes the external reward rather than the inherent enjoyment or challenge of the task, the activity loses its appeal once the reward is removed, thus undermining internal drive.

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A. Enhance intrinsic motivation by building confidence.

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C. Foster a stronger sense of self-actualization among students.

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D. Create a competitive learning environment that benefits all students.

Question 10

Brexit (UK leaving EU) officially happened on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

31 January 2020 — Referendum 23 June 2016 voted Leave. ‌​‍UK officially left EU 31 January 2020. Transition period ended 31 December 2020. ‌​‍First country to leave EU.

Answer

Not yet

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23 June 2016 (vote)

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31 December 2020

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #808