University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #34

Question 1

'You don't like tea, ___?'

Accepted Answer

do you — Negative statement → positive tag.

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don't you

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are you

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aren't you

Question 2

Kalki Subramaniam's activism spans transgender rights and:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arts, writing, and visibility for gender minorities — Kalki is a writer, artist, actor and founder of Sahodari Foundation (2007).‌​‍

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Journalism

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Sports

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Wildlife

Question 3

'She plays ___ violin':

Accepted Answer

the — 'The' with musical instruments.

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a

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an

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no article

Question 4

A Government High School in Kerala requires approval for a new building construction project, needs to process teacher transfers, and implement state-mandated academic calendar changes. Which state-level educational authority is primarily responsible for these administrative and regulatory functions?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority for school education in Kerala. Its responsibilities include managing school infrastructure, teacher transfers, budget allocation, and ensuring compliance with state educational rules and regulations. SCERT is academic, SSA is a program for elementary education, and DIETs are district-level teacher training institutions.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 5

The passive voice of 'He writes a letter' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A letter is written by him — Simple Present active → Simple Present passive: is + V3. ‌​‍'He writes' → 'A letter is written by him.'

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A letter was written by him

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A letter has been written by him

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A letter will be written by him

Question 6

Pamba River originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.‌​‍

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Devikulam

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Anamudi

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Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 7

Digital India programme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 2015 — Pillars: broadband highways, universal access, e-governance, digital empowerment. ‌​‍UPI, Aadhaar, Jan Dhan drove financial inclusion.

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2018

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2020

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2014

Question 8

The idea of a Federal structure in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — India's federal structure with a strong Centre was inspired by the Canadian Constitution.‌​‍

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USA

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Australia

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UK

Question 9

NITI Aayog permanent members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM, Vice-Chair, CEO, fulltime members — PM + VC + CEO + members + special invitees.‌​‍

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State CMs

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All of these

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All MPs

Question 10

A teacher observes that a student is struggling to solve a complex math problem independently but can successfully solve it with a few guiding questions and hints from the teacher. According to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, the student is operating within their:

Accepted Answer

C. Zone of Proximal Development — The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is the range of tasks that a child can perform with the help and guidance of a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) but cannot yet perform independently. The scenario perfectly describes a student learning within their ZPD with the teacher providing scaffolding. The Zone of Actual Development refers to what the learner can do without assistance.

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A. Zone of Actual Development

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B. Zone of Maximum Potential

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D. Zone of Independent Learning

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #34