University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #70

Question 1

What is the primary function of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Kerala's education system?

Accepted Answer

C. Administering and supervising the day-to-day functioning of government schools. — The DPI is the chief implementing and administrative authority for public education in Kerala, overseeing the day-to-day functioning, staff management, and financial administration of government schools. Developing curriculum and research are primarily functions of SCERT, while teacher training is guided by SCERT and implemented by DIETs and other bodies.

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A. Developing curriculum and syllabi for all school levels.

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B. Conducting research and evaluation studies on educational policies.

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D. Providing pre-service and in-service training for teachers.

Question 2

The fictional detective Sherlock Holmes was created by:

Accepted Answer

Arthur Conan Doyle — Conan Doyle introduced Holmes in 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887).

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Agatha Christie

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Edgar Allan Poe

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P. D. James

Question 3

Synonym of INCESSANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Continuous — Never stopping.‌​‍

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Rare

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Occasional

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Stopping

Question 4

V.T. Bhattathiripad led which movement?

Accepted Answer

Yogakshema Sabha — Yogakshema Sabha (1908) was the Namboodiri reform organisation V.T. led.

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

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Atmavidya Sangham

Question 5

The majority of nutrient absorption, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, takes place in which specific part of the digestive tract?

Accepted Answer

D. Jejunum and ileum — While some initial digestion occurs in the stomach and duodenum, and water/electrolyte absorption in the large intestine, the jejunum and ileum are specialized for nutrient absorption. Their extensive surface area, created by villi and microvilli, is optimized for absorbing most digested carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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A. Stomach

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B. Large intestine

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C. Duodenum

Question 6

Kabir (c. 1398-1518) was disciple of:‌​‍

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Ramananda — Kabir (weaver) — disciple of Ramananda. ‌​‍Composed 'Bijak.' Challenged Hindu-Muslim orthodoxy. Verses in Adi Granth (Sikh).

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Tulsidas

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Nanak

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Namdev

Question 7

Reported speech change — 'said that':

Accepted Answer

Indicates indirect speech — E.g., 'He said, "I am tired"' → 'He said that he was tired.' 'That' often optional after 'said'.

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Direct

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Question

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Exclamation

Question 8

Kerala Rural Development Programme funds:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Central and state schemes.‌​‍

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Unknown

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MGNREGA + state

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DCP

Question 9

Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India, is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia.‌​‍

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

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Idukki

Question 10

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health ID for all — ABHA digital health records.‌​‍

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Only doctors

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Only hospitals

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Cancelled

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #70