University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #37

Question 1

'Turn over a new leaf' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Make a fresh start, change behaviour — Turn over a new leaf = start behaving better, make a fresh start.‌​‍

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Read a book

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Turn a page

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Plant a tree

Question 2

'Give up' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surrender/quit — Stop doing something; surrender.‌​‍

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Gift

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Share

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Raise

Question 3

As per the recent SCERT Kerala guidelines for school reopening post-pandemic, which of the following measures is NOT mandated under the 'Safe School Protocol' for primary classes?

Accepted Answer

C. Deployment of a full-time school counselor in every government school — While CO2 monitors are recommended for assessing ventilation, SCERT Kerala does not mandate their installation in every classroom. Option A is correct as masks are required for older children, B is a recommended but not mandatory measure, and D aligns with social distancing protocols.

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A. Mandatory use of face masks for students above 5 years

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B. Installation of CO2 monitors in classrooms to assess air quality

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D. Promoting staggered entry and exit timings to avoid crowding

Question 4

Ayyankali was born in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1863 — Ayyankali born 28 August 1863 at Venganoor, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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1856

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1873

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1878

Question 5

Malappuram district was formed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — Malappuram was formed on 16 June 1969 from parts of Kozhikode and Palakkad.‌​‍

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1956

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1972

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1982

Question 6

Where was India's first green hydrogen plant established?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh — NTPC set up India's first green hydrogen blending project in Andhra Pradesh.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Ladakh

Question 7

Kerala's unique panchayat reform:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

People's Planning Campaign — People's Planning Campaign 1996.‌​‍

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Digital

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Industrial

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Green

Question 8

CEC can only be removed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Impeachment (like SC judge) — CEC has same protection as SC judge — removable only by Parliament through impeachment.‌​‍

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President

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PM

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Governor

Question 9

The dance form 'Kathakali' originated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form that originated in Kerala. ‌​‍It features elaborate costumes, face paint, and tells stories from epics.

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Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

Question 10

A key recommendation of NEP 2020 is the establishment of PARAKH. What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH in the Indian education system?

Accepted Answer

C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. Its role is not to develop textbooks (NCERT/SCERT), conduct higher education entrance exams (NTA), or manage school admissions.

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A. To develop new textbooks and instructional materials for all subjects.

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B. To conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

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D. To manage the admission process for all government schools.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #37