Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #840

Question 1

Kerala's social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in challenging entrenched caste hierarchies. A distinctive feature of these movements, when compared to similar efforts in some other regions of India, was:

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B. The prominent role of leaders who emerged from the marginalized communities themselves, directly asserting their rights and advocating for social equality. — A defining characteristic of Kerala's social reform movements was the emergence of powerful leaders from the marginalized communities themselves, such as Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava) and Ayyankali (Pulaya). These leaders directly organized their communities, asserted their rights, and challenged traditional caste hierarchies, rather than solely relying on reforms initiated by upper-caste reformers or the state. While legislative changes and some support from progressive upper castes existed, the self-assertion of the oppressed communities was paramount.

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A. Their exclusive reliance on legislative reforms initiated by the princely states.

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C. Their primary focus on religious conversion as the sole means to escape caste oppression.

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D. The complete absence of support from progressive sections of the dominant upper castes.

Question 2

International Human Rights Day is observed on:

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10 December — 10 December — anniversary of UDHR (1948).

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26 January

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1 May

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24 October

Question 3

Which of the following is a thermoplastic?

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Polythene — Thermoplastics (polythene, PVC, PET) can be melted and reshaped repeatedly.

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Bakelite

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Urea-formaldehyde

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Epoxy

Question 4

Connecting link between reptiles and birds:‌​‍

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Archaeopteryx (fossil, feathers + teeth) — ~150 mya, Jurassic. Had feathers (bird) and teeth + tail (reptile).‌​‍

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Lungfish

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Ichthyostega

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Pterodactyl

Question 5

A leading pharmacologist from Kerala is being felicitated for his exemplary contributions to drug discovery and development, particularly for a novel treatment for a rare disease. Which of the following prestigious national awards is most appropriately conferred upon him for his significant achievements in the medical field?

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B. Dr. B.C. Roy Award — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award is a prestigious national award in India, presented by the Medical Council of India for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine. It specifically recognizes exemplary work in various branches of medicine. The other options are for sports (Arjuna, Dronacharya) and literature (Jnanpith), making them inappropriate for contributions to drug discovery and medical science.

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A. Arjuna Award

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C. Dronacharya Award

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D. Jnanpith Award

Question 6

Global warming is primarily caused by:

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Increased greenhouse gases like CO₂ — GHGs (CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, water vapour) trap IR radiation → warming.

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Depletion of ozone

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Excess oxygen

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Solar flares

Question 7

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

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Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 8

Which assessment tool is most suitable for evaluating students' oral expression skills in Malayalam?

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B. Group discussions and impromptu speeches — Group discussions and impromptu speeches (Option B) directly assess oral expression by testing fluency, coherence, and confidence. Written tests (A) and MCQs (C) evaluate comprehension or knowledge, not speaking skills. Diagrams (D) are irrelevant for oral assessment, as they measure visual or analytical abilities instead.

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A. Written tests on grammar and vocabulary

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C. Multiple-choice questions on literary devices

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D. Drawing and labeling diagrams related to a poem

Question 9

The Romantic poet John Keats wrote:

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Ode to a Nightingale — Keats (1819) odes include 'Ode to a Nightingale', 'Ode on a Grecian Urn'.

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Paradise Lost

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The Prelude

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Don Juan

Question 10

Synonym of ROBUST:‌​‍

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Strong — Strong and healthy.‌​‍

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Fragile

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Thin

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Weak

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #840