University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #53

Question 1

Under the new NEP 2020 framework, the Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) replaces the existing structure for educational governance. Which of the following is a key function of RSA as per the policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing a single national curriculum framework for all stages of school education — The Rashtriya Shiksha Aayog (RSA) is tasked with developing a single national curriculum framework across all stages of school education under NEP 2020. Option A is incorrect as exams remain under state/board control, C is unrelated to RSA's role, and D is under the purview of the Ministry of Education or state departments, not RSA.

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A. Conducting annual state-level examinations for Class 10 and 12

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C. Managing the recruitment of teachers through competitive exams like Kerala PSC

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D. Overseeing the implementation of mid-day meal schemes in government schools

Question 2

Who was the first Vice-President of India to become President?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan — S. ‌​‍Radhakrishnan was VP (1952-1962), then President (1962-1967). His birthday (Sep 5) is Teachers' Day.

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Rajendra Prasad

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V. V. Giri

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Zakir Hussain

Question 3

The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. What was the key change introduced by this amendment?

Accepted Answer

B. Removed the reservation for Anglo-Indians — The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 removed the reservation for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, while extending the reservation for SCs and STs by another 10 years (from 70 to 80 years). It did not introduce any changes to the Rajya Sabha or increase reservation percentages.

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A. Increased the reservation period from 70 to 80 years

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C. Extended reservation to the Rajya Sabha

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D. Increased the reservation percentage from 15% to 20%

Question 4

Synonym of VERDANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Green — Green with vegetation.‌​‍

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Brown

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Empty

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Dry

Question 5

Citizenship by birth post-1987:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Requires one parent Indian citizen — 1986 amendment — parent must be citizen.‌​‍

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Requires both parents

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Never

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Automatic if born India

Question 6

Judicial review derives from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 13, 32, 226 — Art 13 (void laws), 32 (SC), 226 (HC).‌​‍

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Art 21

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Art 14

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Art 142

Question 7

A history teacher plans to introduce a complex topic like 'The socio-economic impact of the Industrial Revolution' to students who have some general historical context but no specific knowledge of this period. According to Ausubel's theory of meaningful learning, what would be the most effective initial step?

Accepted Answer

C. Present an 'advance organizer' such as a comparative chart or a narrative overview linking the Industrial Revolution to previously studied societal changes and technological advancements. — Ausubel's theory emphasizes meaningful learning through 'subsumption,' where new information is linked to existing cognitive structures. An 'advance organizer' is a key tool for this, providing a general overview that bridges the gap between what learners already know and what they need to learn, thereby facilitating the assimilation of new, complex material. This prepares the learner's cognitive structure before the detailed lesson.

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A. Assign students to research different aspects of the Industrial Revolution and present their findings.

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B. Begin with a detailed lecture providing all the key facts and figures about the Industrial Revolution.

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D. Ask students to brainstorm what they already know about 'revolutions' and 'industry' to activate prior knowledge.

Question 8

A 'Sangam' period work with reference to 'Onam':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madurai Kanchi — Madurai Kanchi (part of Pathupattu) contains the earliest reference to Onam.‌​‍

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Akananuru

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Chilappatikaram

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Periya Puranam

Question 9

Synonym of CRAVEN:

Accepted Answer

Cowardly — Cowardly.

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Brave

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Strong

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Bold

Question 10

'Under the weather' means:

Accepted Answer

Unwell — Slightly ill.

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Raining

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Cold

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Happy

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #53