University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #73

Question 1

Palakkad Gap connects Kerala with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu — Palakkad Gap — only major break in Western Ghats, connects Kerala and Tamil Nadu.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Goa

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AP

Question 2

The 1812 Kurichyar-Kurumbrar Rebellion in Wayanad was led by:

Accepted Answer

Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) — Rama Nambi (Rama Mooppan) led the Kurichyar tribal rebellion in Wayanad against British tax policies.

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Pazhassi Raja

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Thalakkal Chandu

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Velu Thampi

Question 3

Last digit of 2^20:

Accepted Answer

6 — Pattern 2,4,8,6,2,... 20 mod 4=0 → 6.

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4

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8

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2

Question 4

The "Kerala Model of Development" is most accurately defined by its distinctive approach, characterized by a unique combination of factors. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this defining characteristic?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving exceptional human development indicators through extensive public action and social investments, even with moderate economic growth. — The Kerala Model is renowned for its remarkable achievements in human development, such as high literacy rates, low infant mortality, and high life expectancy, achieved primarily through strong public action, land reforms, and significant social investments, often predating substantial economic growth. This distinguishes it from models that prioritize economic growth first to fund social welfare.

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A. Prioritizing rapid industrialization and high per capita income growth to fund social welfare programs.

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C. Eliminating poverty and unemployment entirely through a self-reliant agrarian economy, independent of external remittances.

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D. Relying primarily on private sector investments and market forces to drive improvements in health and education outcomes.

Question 5

Longest-serving PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru — over 16 years (1947-1964).‌​‍

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Manmohan Singh

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Indira Gandhi

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Modi

Question 6

In an inclusive classroom setting, a teacher observes that a student with specific learning disability struggles with reading comprehension despite various general strategies. Which of the following approaches best reflects the principle of 'differentiated instruction' for this student?

Accepted Answer

D. Offering alternative formats for text (e.g., audiobooks, graphic organizers) and individualized reading strategies. — Differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods, content, and assessment to meet individual student needs. Offering alternative formats and individualized strategies directly modifies the instruction to support the student's specific learning challenge. Providing extra time is an accommodation, while assigning to a separate room is segregation, and lowering expectations undermines the goal of access to the curriculum.

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A. Providing extra time for completing assignments and tests without altering the content.

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B. Assigning the student to a separate resource room for all language arts instruction.

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C. Modifying the assessment criteria to lower expectations for the student's performance.

Question 7

Pulikali (Tiger dance) at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam in Thrissur — Performed during Onam in Thrissur.‌​‍

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Thrissur Pooram

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Kerala Piravi

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Vishu

Question 8

Mathrubhumi founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon.‌​‍

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1947

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1920

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1930

Question 9

Which statement about the impact of the French Revolution is WRONG?

Accepted Answer

Little improvement in the condition of middle class — The French Revolution greatly expanded middle-class political and economic rights.

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End of autocratic rule of Bourbon Kings

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Decline in the supremacy of the Church

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Declaration of Human Rights

Question 10

Which are associated with K. ‌​‍Kelappan? (i) Vaikom Satyagraha (ii) Salt Satyagraha (iii) Travancore Legislative Council (iv) Malayali Memorial

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924) and participated in the Salt Satyagraha (1930).

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Only i & iii

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Only i, ii & iii

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All the above

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #73