University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #145

Question 1

Tribes in India constitutional category:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Tribes (ST) under Article 342 — ~8.6% of population. ‌​‍Fifth & Sixth Schedules. PVTGs (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups — 75 communities).

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Not recognised

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Separate

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Foreign

Question 2

Digital Rupee (e-₹) launched by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RBI — RBI — CBDC pilot Dec 2022.‌​‍

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NPCI

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Govt

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SBI

Question 3

Under NEP 2020, the proposed 'National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy' aims to ensure all children achieve foundational skills by which grade?

Accepted Answer

B. Grade 3 — NEP 2020 prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 to prevent learning gaps early. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the mission's specific target grade.

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A. Grade 2

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C. Grade 5

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D. Grade 8

Question 4

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed respectively from the constitutions of:

Accepted Answer

American and Irish — Fundamental Rights — US Bill of Rights; DPSP — Irish Constitution.

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British and USA

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American and USSR

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None of the above

Question 5

Saheed Diwas (Martyrs Day):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 March (Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev) — 23 March — Bhagat Singh hanging.‌​‍

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26 Jan

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30 Jan

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15 Aug

Question 6

During a science lesson, a teacher asks students to predict what will happen if a plant is placed in a dark room for a week. This question aligns with which component of the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

A. Engage — The 'Engage' phase often begins with a thought-provoking question to stimulate curiosity, which is what the teacher is doing here. 'Explore' (B) involves active investigation, 'Explain' (C) involves clarifying concepts, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 7

One who studies the stars and planets:

Accepted Answer

Astronomer — Astronomy is scientific study of celestial objects.

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Astrologer

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Geologist

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Biologist

Question 8

Last Dewan of Travancore:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer wanted independence/Pakistan accession.‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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E.M.S.

Question 9

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.‌​‍

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Adjective

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Noun

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Verb

Question 10

Détente refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Easing of Cold War tensions (1970s) — SALT, arms control — Détente period (c. ‌​‍1967-79): SALT I (1972), SALT II, Helsinki Accords (1975), ping-pong diplomacy with China.

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Alliance

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War

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Trade war

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #145