University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #123

Question 1

In NEP 2020, the term 'Multidisciplinary Education' refers to:

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating knowledge from various disciplines to address real-world problems — NEP 2020 promotes multidisciplinary education to foster critical thinking and problem-solving by integrating knowledge from different fields, rather than isolating subjects or emphasizing vocational training alone.

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A. Teaching multiple languages simultaneously

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C. Focusing exclusively on STEM subjects

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D. Encouraging students to pursue only vocational courses

Question 2

Synonym of EMULATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Copy/imitate — Emulate = match or surpass by imitation.‌​‍

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Oppose

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Destroy

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Ignore

Question 3

Nipah outbreak Kerala first reported:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kozhikode 2018 — first Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.‌​‍

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2015

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2022

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2020

Question 4

One word: Story with moral:

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Fable — Fable.

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Novel

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Short story

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Drama

Question 5

Which entities are involved in the Muziris rediscovery project?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Muziris Heritage Project.‌​‍

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Kerala Tourism

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KCHR

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Govt

Question 6

What does a rain gauge measure?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rainfall — Rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall in millimetres.‌​‍

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Wind speed

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Humidity

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Temperature

Question 7

Which SQL command is used to fetch data?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SELECT — DML (Data Manipulation): SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. ‌​‍DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP. DCL: GRANT, REVOKE.

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DELETE

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UPDATE

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INSERT

Question 8

A key recommendation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 regarding the medium of instruction, especially at the foundational and preparatory stages, is to promote:

Accepted Answer

B. The mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for the use of the mother tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction in schools, particularly up to Grade 5, and ideally extending to Grade 8 and beyond. This approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and foster multilingualism. Options A and C contradict the policy's emphasis on linguistic diversity and local context, while D overlooks the specific policy recommendation.

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A. English as the sole medium of instruction to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Hindi as the mandatory medium of instruction across all states for national integration.

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D. Any language chosen by the parents, with no specific emphasis on regional languages.

Question 9

The school Malala attended, founded by her father, was called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Khushal School — Ziauddin Yousafzai ran Khushal Public School where Malala studied.‌​‍

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Taliban School

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Mingora School

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Swat School

Question 10

Kerala University of Health Sciences:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — KUHS Thrissur.

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #123