Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #821

Question 1

Synonym of PETULANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Irritable — Childishly sulky.‌​‍

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Kind

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Calm

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Cheerful

Question 2

Portuguese arrived Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1498 — Vasco da Gama 1498 Kappad.

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1500

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1510

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1600

Question 3

During a routine inspection, a Block Resource Centre (BRC) coordinator identifies a significant disparity in the implementation of continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) practices across various schools within a specific educational sub-district. Who is the primary officer responsible for overseeing and ensuring the uniform implementation of such academic and administrative guidelines at the sub-district level?

Accepted Answer

B. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) — The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) is the administrative head at the sub-district or block level, directly responsible for the supervision, monitoring, and implementation of educational programs and policies in schools within their jurisdiction. The DEO operates at the district level, the DDE at the regional level, and DIETs focus on teacher training rather than direct school supervision.

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A. The District Educational Officer (DEO)

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C. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. The Principal of the DIET (District Institute of Education and Training)

Question 4

A farmer in Kerala is considering cultivating crops that require well-drained laterite soil, moderate rainfall, and undulating terrain suitable for terraced farming. Based on these conditions, which physiographic region would be most appropriate for establishing such a farm?

Accepted Answer

B. Midland region, characterized by laterite soil, undulating hills, and suitability for cash crops like rubber and spices. — The midland region of Kerala is distinctively characterized by undulating hills and valleys, predominantly featuring well-drained laterite soils. These conditions are ideal for cultivating cash crops such as rubber, spices, and cashew, often practiced on terraced slopes. The highland region has steeper terrain and different soil types, while the lowland and coastal plains have flat terrain with alluvial or sandy soils, making them unsuitable for the described farming.

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A. Highland region, due to its high altitude and rich forest soil.

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C. Lowland region, known for its alluvial plains and backwaters, ideal for paddy cultivation.

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D. Coastal plain, with sandy soils and proximity to the sea, suitable for coconut plantations.

Question 5

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, School Management Committees (SMCs) are pivotal for effective school governance. In Kerala, how do the existing structures, particularly the Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs), typically integrate with or complement the mandate of SMCs in public schools?

Accepted Answer

B. PTAs often function as the de facto SMCs, with active participation of parents and teachers, and LSGIs provide infrastructure and support. — In Kerala, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) have a long history of strong and active involvement in school management, often fulfilling many of the roles envisioned for SMCs under the RTE Act. Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) play a significant role in providing infrastructural development and financial support to public schools. This collaborative model ensures community participation and effective governance, leveraging existing robust local structures rather than creating entirely separate, overriding bodies.

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A. LSGIs primarily handle financial allocations, while PTAs solely focus on extracurricular activities, with minimal overlap with SMC functions.

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C. SMCs are independently constituted, and their decisions override those of PTAs and LSGIs in all academic and administrative matters.

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D. Kerala has opted out of forming SMCs, instead relying entirely on the traditional PTA system and direct LSGI oversight.

Question 6

Social stratification means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical organisation of society into layers based on wealth, power, prestige — Stratification systems: caste (closed), class (open), estate (feudal), slavery. ‌​‍Max Weber identified 3 dimensions: class (economic), status (prestige), party (political).

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Classification of rocks

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Population count

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Economic growth

Question 7

A Block Resource Centre (BRC) in Kerala identifies a significant number of out-of-school children in its area and plans to initiate special training programs to mainstream them into regular schools. This initiative aligns most directly with the objectives of which of the following educational programs?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) is a flagship program aimed at achieving universal elementary education, with a significant focus on identifying and mainstreaming out-of-school children through special training, bridge courses, and other interventions. RMSA focuses on secondary education, NCERT is a national academic body, and KSLMA deals with adult literacy, making SSA the most appropriate program for this initiative.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 8

Raisi death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Helicopter crash May 2024 — Helicopter crash May 2024.‌​‍

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Illness

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Natural

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Assassinated

Question 9

Kerala's UNESCO sites:

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.

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Nilambur teak

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None individually from Kerala

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Both

Question 10

Doldrums are located in:

Accepted Answer

Equatorial low-pressure belt — Doldrums = Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, equatorial low-pressure belt.

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Sub-tropical high-pressure belt

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Polar high-pressure belt

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Westerlies

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #821