Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #860

Question 1

The oxidising agent in a redox reaction is the substance that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gains electrons (is itself reduced) — Oxidising agent accepts electrons (is reduced); reducing agent donates electrons.‌​‍

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Loses electrons

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Neither gains nor loses

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Acts as catalyst

Question 2

'The Waste Land' (1922) was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T. S. Eliot — T. S. Eliot's modernist long poem — Nobel laureate (1948).‌​‍

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Robert Frost

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Ezra Pound

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W. B. Yeats

Question 3

Synonym of INTRICATE:

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.

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Simple

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Plain

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Direct

Question 4

Which of the following transmits Dengue?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aedes mosquito — Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. ‌​‍It bites mainly during daytime.

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Anopheles mosquito

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Housefly

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Rat

Question 5

An example of a vestigial organ in humans is:

Accepted Answer

Appendix — Vermiform appendix is a vestigial organ — evolutionary remnant of caecum.

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Heart

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Liver

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Brain

Question 6

A teacher observes that a student struggles to solve math problems involving fractions but excels in addition and subtraction. The student’s zone of proximal development (ZPD) for fractions, as per Vygotsky’s theory, would be best addressed by:

Accepted Answer

B. Providing scaffolding (e.g., visual models or peer collaboration) to solve fraction problems — Vygotsky’s ZPD emphasizes scaffolding—supporting a learner to perform tasks they cannot do independently. Independent solving (A) is beyond ZPD, while (C) and (D) are either too advanced or rote learning, not addressing ZPD. Scaffolding aligns with ZPD by bridging gaps between current and potential ability.

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A. Asking the student to solve fraction problems independently with no guidance

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C. Moving the student to higher-level algebra problems to challenge them

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D. Focusing solely on memorizing fraction rules without contextual understanding

Question 7

AP — sum of first n terms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both equivalent — Sn = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] = n/2[a + l] where l is last term.‌​‍

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n/2[2a + (n-1)d]

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n(a+l)

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n²

Question 8

A primary school teacher in a remote Kerala village observes that several students have varying learning styles, some with mild learning disabilities, and a few from tribal backgrounds. Which of the following best reflects the core principle of inclusive education in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Adapting the curriculum and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students within the regular classroom. — Inclusive education aims to provide quality education to all students, irrespective of their differences, within the same general education setting. This involves adapting teaching strategies and curriculum to accommodate diverse learning needs. Options A and D represent exclusionary practices, while B limits the scope of inclusion.

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A. Separating students with disabilities into special classes for focused instruction.

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B. Providing individualized education plans only for students formally diagnosed with disabilities.

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D. Encouraging parents of children with special needs to opt for specialized residential schools.

Question 9

NFSA (National Food Security Act) 2013 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~75% rural + 50% urban population (~67% overall) — 5 kg/person/month. ‌​‍₹3 rice, ₹2 wheat, ₹1 coarse grain. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for poorest.

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Only BPL

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100%

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10%

Question 10

Rickets in children is caused by deficiency of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D — Vitamin D deficiency → poor Ca absorption → weak, bent bones (rickets).‌​‍

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin E

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #860