University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1001

Question 1

German unification (1871) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bismarck (Prussia) — Otto von Bismarck, Chancellor of Prussia, unified Germany through 3 wars (Danish 1864, Austro-Prussian 1866, Franco-Prussian 1870-71). ‌​‍Kaiser Wilhelm I crowned 1871.

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Goethe

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Hitler

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Wilhelm I alone

Question 2

One of the core principles of NEP 2020 is to move towards a more multidisciplinary and holistic education. How does the policy propose to achieve greater flexibility for students in choosing subjects, particularly at the secondary level?

Accepted Answer

C. By eliminating the rigid separation between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, allowing students to choose subjects across disciplines. — The NEP 2020 aims to dismantle the rigid boundaries between arts, science, commerce streams, and vocational subjects, enabling students to choose subjects across various disciplines. This approach fosters holistic and multidisciplinary learning, moving away from the conventional siloed educational structure. Options A, B, and D contradict the policy's goal of increased flexibility and multidisciplinary learning.

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A. By mandating a fixed stream system (Science, Commerce, Arts) but allowing minor subject changes within the stream.

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B. By introducing rigid subject combinations that students must choose from to ensure academic rigor.

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D. By limiting subject choices to core academic areas and deferring vocational training to post-secondary education.

Question 3

International Computer Security Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 November — 30 November — Computer Security Day.‌​‍

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18 July

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2 December

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23 December

Question 4

Puntanam Namboodiri:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jnanappana — Jnanappana.‌​‍

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Mahabharat

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Ramayanam

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Kilippattu

Question 5

'Neither of (A) the students (B) were (C) present (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C — 'Neither' is singular → 'was' not 'were'. ‌​‍Correct: 'Neither of the students was present.'

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A

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B

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D

Question 6

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam later became:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President of India — Dr. ‌​‍Kalam served as India's 11th President (2002–2007), known as the 'Missile Man'.

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CJI

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PM of India

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CAG

Question 7

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

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H.D. Deve Gowda

Question 8

Antonym of 'generous' is:‌​‍

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Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.‌​‍

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Bold

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Wealthy

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Friendly

Question 9

One word: Lowest point:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nadir — Nadir.‌​‍

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Zenith

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Peak

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Apex

Question 10

'She is married ___ a doctor':

Accepted Answer

to — Married to.

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with

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by

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for

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1001