University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #113

Question 1

Which institution, established in 1815 as a seminary and later upgraded, is widely recognized as the first college in Kerala to provide higher education in the Western style?

Accepted Answer

C. CMS College, Kottayam — CMS College, Kottayam, founded as a seminary in 1815 and upgraded to a college in 1817, holds the distinction of being the first institution in Kerala to offer higher education in the Western style. University College, Thiruvananthapuram, though a significant institution, became a full-fledged college much later in 1866.

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A. University College, Thiruvananthapuram

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B. Maharaja's College, Ernakulam

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D. Government Victoria College, Palakkad

Question 2

The keto group C=O (between two carbons) is characteristic of:

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Ketones — Ketones have C=O with two C attached (e.g., acetone CH₃COCH₃).

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Aldehydes

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Alcohols

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Acids

Question 3

Following the 'Feedback' session in a microteaching cycle, what is the immediate next step a trainee teacher should undertake to improve their performance?

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B. Analyze the feedback received and modify the lesson plan. — After receiving feedback on the 'Teach' session, the crucial next step in the microteaching cycle is 'Re-plan'. This involves analyzing the feedback, identifying areas for improvement, and making necessary modifications to the lesson plan before proceeding to 'Re-teach'. Self-assessment is part of the analysis but 'Re-plan' is the distinct action.

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A. Re-teach the lesson to a different group of students.

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C. Observe another teacher demonstrating the same skill.

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D. Conduct a self-assessment of the previous teaching session.

Question 4

The District Planning Committee (DPC) is a crucial institution in Kerala's decentralized planning framework. Regarding its composition and powers, which of the following statements is accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. Four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district. — As per Article 243ZD(2) of the Constitution and Section 217(2) of the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, four-fifths of the DPC members are elected by and from amongst the elected members of the District Panchayat and the Municipalities in the district, ensuring democratic representation in planning. The DPC is chaired by an elected member (usually the District Panchayat President), not the District Collector (A is wrong). Its function is to consolidate and prepare the draft district plan, not to directly approve and fund all projects (C is wrong). While MPs and MLAs may be permanent invitees, t

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A. The DPC is chaired by the District Collector, who acts as the primary executive authority for plan implementation.

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C. The primary function of the DPC is to directly approve and fund all projects proposed by Grama Panchayats and Block Panchayats.

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D. Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly representing the district are compulsory voting members of the DPC.

Question 5

Milkha Singh was known as:‌​‍

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Flying Sikh — Milkha Singh was called the 'Flying Sikh' for his sprinting achievements (400m).‌​‍

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Golden Girl

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Blade Runner

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Lightning Bolt

Question 6

Synonym of SERENE:

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Calm — Peaceful.

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Agitated

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Busy

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Loud

Question 7

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced in:‌​‍

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2005 — OCI card introduced in 2005 (replacing earlier PIO). ‌​‍Not full citizenship; provides visa-free travel and some economic rights.

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2019

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1947

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1986

Question 8

Kerala's Chief Information Commissioner:‌​‍

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Statutory RTI — Statutory.‌​‍

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None

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Judicial

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Political

Question 9

The Indian government launched a comprehensive program integrating Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) schemes to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels of school education. Kerala implements this program with its own state-specific adaptations. What is this integrated scheme known as?

Accepted Answer

B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is the state-specific implementation of the central government's integrated scheme, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. It consolidates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE) to ensure holistic and equitable quality education across all levels of school education. Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam is Kerala's overarching state mission, while Hi-Tech School Project and Vidyakiranam are specific initiatives within the broader educational framework.

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A. Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam

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C. Hi-Tech School Project

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D. Vidyakiranam

Question 10

Total CA members:‌​‍

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299 — 299 (reduced after partition from 389).‌​‍

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399

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389

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289

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #113