Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #878

Question 1

Study of body functions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physiology — Physiology.‌​‍

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Pathology

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Histology

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Anatomy

Question 2

Accounting equation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assets = Liabilities + Capital — Double-entry bookkeeping. ‌​‍Every transaction balances. Luca Pacioli (1494) first described.

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Revenue = Cost

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A = B

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Profit = Revenue

Question 3

Capital of South Africa:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three capitals — Pretoria (exec), Cape Town (legis), Bloemfontein (jud).‌​‍

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Cape Town

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Pretoria

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Johannesburg

Question 4

The process of converting unsaturated oils to saturated fats by adding hydrogen is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation — Vegetable oil + H₂ (Ni catalyst) → vanaspati/margarine.‌​‍

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Halogenation

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Hydration

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Hydrolysis

Question 5

Hardest natural form of carbon is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond — sp³ tetrahedral 3D network. ‌​‍Graphite is sp² layers (soft, conducts). Fullerenes (C60) and nanotubes are other allotropes.

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Charcoal

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Graphite

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Fullerene

Question 6

The functional group of a ketone is:

Accepted Answer

−C(=O)− in middle of chain — Ketones have carbonyl between two carbons (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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−CHO

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−COOH

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−NH₂

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the role of a teacher in a classroom primarily guided by constructivist principles and the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

B. A facilitator who guides discovery, poses questions, and provides resources. — In a constructivist and 5E classroom, the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students through discovery, encouraging inquiry, posing thought-provoking questions, and providing necessary resources. The focus shifts from direct instruction and information dispensing to supporting students in actively constructing their own knowledge.

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A. A dispenser of information and primary source of knowledge.

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C. A strict disciplinarian focused on maintaining order and quiet.

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D. An assessor whose main task is to grade students' recall of facts.

Question 8

During a microteaching session on the 'Skill of Explaining', the teacher trainee effectively uses analogies, provides relevant examples, and maintains a logical flow of ideas. Which component is least directly related to enhancing the 'Skill of Explaining' among the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Varying the voice pitch and gestures frequently. — While varying voice pitch and gestures (Stimulus Variation) can help maintain student attention during an explanation, it is a separate microteaching skill. The core components of the 'Skill of Explaining' are focused on clarity, logical sequencing, appropriate language, and the use of examples and analogies to convey information effectively.

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A. Using simple and appropriate language.

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B. Ensuring continuity in statements.

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D. Explaining with suitable examples.

Question 9

Kerala Lok Sabha seats (18th LS):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — 20 seats.‌​‍

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15

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30

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25

Question 10

Kerala coastline divided into:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.‌​‍

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2

Answer

Varies

Answer

1

Plus 2 Lecturer Mixed Practice Test #878