University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #148

Question 1

Jane reached there ___ 8 o'clock.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — 'At' is used with specific times.‌​‍

Answer

for

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in

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on

Question 2

Who was the Brand Ambassador of 'Make in Kerala' programme?

Accepted Answer

Mohanlal — Mohanlal was Brand Ambassador for 'Make in Kerala'.

Answer

Mammootty

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Suresh Gopi

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Dileep

Question 3

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).‌​‍

Answer

is

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was

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are

Question 4

Computers use the ___ number system to store data and perform calculations.

Accepted Answer

Binary — Computers operate on binary (0s and 1s) at the hardware level.

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Decimal

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Octal

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Hexadecimal

Question 5

Which of the following language teaching methods emphasizes 'learning by doing' and uses real-life situations to teach language through interaction and communication?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on interaction and real-life communication, making it learner-centered and practical. The Grammar-Translation Method relies on translation and grammar rules, while the Direct Method avoids translation but still uses formal drills. The Audio-Lingual Method emphasizes habit formation through repetition, not real-life communication.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Direct Method

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D. Audio-Lingual Method

Question 6

Damage to which part of the brain would most likely result in a patient having difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, balance, and motor learning. Damage to the medulla oblongata would affect vital functions like breathing and heart rate, the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information, and the hypothalamus controls various homeostatic functions and hormone release.

Answer

A. Medulla oblongata

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B. Thalamus

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D. Hypothalamus

Question 7

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.‌​‍

Answer

Kerala only

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Kerala and Tamil Nadu

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All South Indian states

Question 8

Delhi Art:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

239AA — Special provisions NCT Delhi.‌​‍

Answer

239A

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239

Answer

370

Question 9

Synonym of BOISTEROUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Loud — Noisy, energetic.‌​‍

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Quiet

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Shy

Answer

Calm

Question 10

Which of the following best defines Brewster's angle?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Angle at which refracted ray is perpendicular to reflected; reflected is fully polarised — tan θB = n₂/n₁. ‌​‍For glass-air θB ≈ 57°. Polarising sunglasses use this principle.

Answer

45°

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Zero

Answer

Critical angle

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #148