University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #106

Question 1

The lost ring of Shakuntala (Abhijnana) is a symbol of:

Accepted Answer

Recognition / memory — 'Abhijnana' = token of recognition; the ring restores Dushyanta's cursed memory.

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Wealth

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Magic

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Curses

Question 2

Kerala FACT (fertilizer):

Accepted Answer

Travancore headquartered — Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore, Udyogamandal.

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Bihar

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UP

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Gujarat

Question 3

The International Day of Education, observed globally on January 24th, highlights education's pivotal role in achieving peace and development. Considering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) and the UN's broader agenda, which of the following policy decisions would be *most in line* with the spirit and objectives of this international observance?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing comprehensive policies to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, with a focus on marginalized communities. — The International Day of Education, spearheaded by UNESCO, aligns with SDG 4, which aims to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.' Therefore, policies promoting universal access, equity, and quality for all, especially marginalized groups, are most consistent with its objectives. Options A, C, and D contradict the principles of inclusivity, equity, or context-appropriateness central to global education goals.

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A. Investing heavily in private educational institutions while reducing public funding for primary schools in rural areas.

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C. Prioritizing vocational training for specific industries, thereby limiting access to broader academic fields for most students.

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D. Standardizing all national curricula globally to ensure uniformity, irrespective of local cultural or socio-economic contexts.

Question 4

A walks 5 km North, turns right, walks 3 km. He is facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — North → turn right = facing East.‌​‍

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North

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South

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West

Question 5

Perfect numbers are:

Accepted Answer

Rare — Few known perfect numbers.

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Common

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Infinite known

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Only 6

Question 6

One word: Play with sad ending:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tragedy — Tragedy.‌​‍

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Comedy

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Farce

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Melodrama

Question 7

B is A's brother. C is B's father. D is C's mother. D is A's:

Accepted Answer

Grandmother — Father's mother = grandmother.

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Mother

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Aunt

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Sister

Question 8

PM's salary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.6 lakh — Approximately ₹1.6 lakh/month.‌​‍

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2 lakh

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1 lakh

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2.5 lakh

Question 9

The Spices Board of India is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — The Spices Board of India is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kottayam

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Kozhikode

Question 10

Continuity of f at c means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both exist and are equal — lim f(x) as x→c equals f(c). ‌​‍Differentiable → continuous (reverse not necessarily).

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lim(x→c) f(x) exists

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f(c) exists

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No jump

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #106