University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #49

Question 1

Abraham Accords (2020) normalised relations between:‌​‍

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Israel and UAE, Bahrain (later Sudan, Morocco) — Trump-brokered Abraham Accords (Sept 2020). ‌​‍Major Gulf diplomatic shift. Saudi Arabia-Israel normalisation was considered but stalled post-Oct 2023 Gaza war.

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Israel and Palestine

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India-Pakistan

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Iran-Israel

Question 2

The past tense of 'go' is:‌​‍

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went — 'Went' is past simple; 'gone' is past participle.‌​‍

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going

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goed

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gone

Question 3

Who started Sanskrit Educational Centre called Tatva Prakasika Ashram at Calicut?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda — Atmavidya Sangham and Tatva Prakasika Ashram (1917).‌​‍

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Brahmananda Swami

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K.P. Karuppan

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V.T. Bhattathiripad

Question 4

Which of the following are included in anxiety disorders?‌​‍

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Generalised anxiety, Panic, Phobia, OCD (earlier), PTSD (earlier) — DSM-5 separated OCD and PTSD from anxiety category. ‌​‍Cognitive-behavioral therapy effective.

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Only depression

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Only schizophrenia

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Personality

Question 5

Kozhikode historical importance:‌​‍

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Vasco da Gama landing — 1498. Spice trade hub.‌​‍

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Capital of Kerala

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Dutch capital

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British headquarters

Question 6

Synonym of PERFUNCTORY:

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Superficial — Done with minimum effort.

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Thorough

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Deep

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Careful

Question 7

A teacher designs a science lesson where students work in small groups to design and conduct experiments to test different hypotheses about plant growth, rather than simply reading a textbook chapter. This approach primarily aligns with which core principle of constructivism?

Accepted Answer

C. Learners actively construct their understanding through experience and reflection. — Constructivism emphasizes that learners are not empty vessels but active participants who build their own knowledge structures. By designing and conducting experiments, students are directly engaging with the content, experiencing it, and reflecting on their findings, which is the essence of active knowledge construction. Options A, B, and D represent opposing pedagogical views.

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A. Learning is a process of passive absorption of information.

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B. Knowledge is best transmitted through direct instruction from an expert.

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D. The primary goal of education is rote memorization of facts.

Question 8

In a classroom setting, a teacher notices that a student, despite being academically capable, often appears withdrawn, avoids group activities, and expresses feelings of loneliness. According to Maslow's hierarchy, which educational intervention should the teacher prioritize to support this student's learning and well-being?

Accepted Answer

C. Facilitating opportunities for positive social interaction and a sense of belonging. — The student's symptoms (withdrawn, avoiding groups, loneliness) point to unmet belongingness and love needs in Maslow's hierarchy. Addressing these social-emotional needs by fostering positive interactions and a sense of inclusion is crucial before higher-level needs like self-esteem or self-actualization can be effectively pursued. Options A, B, and D address higher (esteem) or lower (physiological, safety) needs, which are not the primary concern indicated by the student's specific behaviors.

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A. Providing advanced academic challenges to boost self-esteem.

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B. Ensuring the student has adequate food and a comfortable learning environment.

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D. Setting clear rules and a predictable classroom routine to enhance safety.

Question 9

71st National Film Awards (Aug 2025) — which is INCORRECT? ‌​‍(i) '12th Fail' won Best Feature Film (ii) Shah Rukh Khan & Vikrant Massey shared Best Actor (iii) 'Ullozhukku' by Christo Tomy won Best Malayalam Film (iv) Vijayaraghavan won Best Supporting Actor for Ullozhukku

Accepted Answer

(iv) only — Vijayaraghavan won Best Actor (leading role) for 'Pookkaalam', not Best Supporting Role.‌​‍

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(i) and (iii)

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(iii) and (iv)

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(iii) only

Question 10

Which of the following was a key provision of the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, aimed at land reforms in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Abolition of the Jenmi system and redistribution of land to tenants — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1963, primarily aimed to abolish the Jenmi (landlord) system, which was a feudal landholding structure, and redistribute land to actual tillers. Option A directly reflects this objective. Option B is incorrect as the act focused on land redistribution, not commercial farming. Option C is wrong because nationalization was not part of the act. Option D misrepresents the tax structure, which was not the primary goal of this legislation.

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B. Introduction of commercial farming practices in paddy fields

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C. Nationalization of all agricultural lands above 10 acres

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D. Imposition of heavy taxes on land ownership to fund industrialization

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #49