University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #128

Question 1

The efforts to promote education among all sections of society, including girls and marginalized communities, have a long history in Kerala. Which of the following institutions is historically recognized for being one of the earliest to provide formal education specifically for girls in Travancore, even admitting students from diverse backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

C. Basel Mission Girls' High School, Thalassery — The Basel Mission played a pioneering role in establishing schools for girls in Malabar, with the Basel Mission Girls' High School in Thalassery being one of the earliest and most significant dedicated institutions. While CMS College Kottayam admitted some female students, it was primarily a men's college initially. The other institutions mentioned either focused on higher education or were established later.

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A. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

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B. CMS College, Kottayam

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D. Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

Question 2

The superlative form of 'bad' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Worst — Bad — worse — worst.‌​‍

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Badder

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More bad

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Worse

Question 3

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is near which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram and is a source of drinking water for the city.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Kollam

Question 4

Which sequence correctly represents the core cycle of microteaching after the initial planning phase?

Accepted Answer

B. Teach - Feedback - Re-plan - Re-teach — The microteaching cycle is a continuous process of practice and refinement. After teaching, immediate feedback is crucial for identifying areas of improvement, which then informs the re-planning phase before the lesson is re-taught to implement the changes effectively. Options A, C, and D present incorrect sequences of this iterative process.

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A. Teach - Re-teach - Feedback - Re-plan

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C. Feedback - Teach - Re-plan - Re-teach

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D. Re-plan - Teach - Feedback - Re-teach

Question 5

Choose the right preposition: 'She will arrive ___ Monday.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

on — 'On' is used with specific days.‌​‍

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in

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at

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by

Question 6

Nehru Trophy Boat Race:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnamada Lake — Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Sasthamkotta

Question 7

Clock: angle between hands at 4:00:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

120° — Each hour on a clock face = 360°/12 = 30°. ‌​‍At 4:00, hour hand is 4 hours past 12, minute hand is at 12, so angle = 4 × 30° = 120°.

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60°

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90°

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150°

Question 8

Sree Narayana Guru's profound declaration 'Oru Jaathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' (One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man) was not merely a spiritual dictum but a revolutionary social reform. Which of the following best describes the core practical implication of this philosophy in the context of early 20th-century Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. It sought to dismantle the hierarchical caste system by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby challenging social discrimination. — Sree Narayana Guru's declaration 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' directly challenged the prevailing caste hierarchy and untouchability by asserting the inherent spiritual unity and equality of all individuals. This philosophy provided a strong intellectual and moral foundation for social movements aimed at eradicating discrimination and promoting universal brotherhood, rather than just religious consolidation or individual enlightenment. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the primary social reform objective of the Guru's teaching.

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A. It primarily promoted inter-religious dialogue and conversion to a new, universal religion transcending traditional faiths.

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C. It advocated for the establishment of a unified religious institution under the Guru's leadership to consolidate Hindu beliefs.

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D. It emphasized the importance of individual spiritual enlightenment and detachment from worldly affairs as the sole path to societal harmony.

Question 9

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:

Accepted Answer

7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).

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5 acres

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10 acres

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15 acres

Question 10

The Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam was founded in 1903 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu and Kumaran Asan with Narayana Guru as patron — Dr. ‌​‍Palpu initiated the SNDP Yogam in 1903 with Kumaran Asan as first secretary and Narayana Guru as patron.

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Ayyankali

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru personally alone

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #128