University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #199

Question 1

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 was issued by:

Accepted Answer

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Maharaja Sree Chithira Thirunal of Travancore signed the proclamation on 12 November 1936.

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Swathi Thirunal

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Marthanda Varma

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Rama Varma IX

Question 2

Hirakud Dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahanadi (Odisha, world's longest earthen dam) — 26 km total length. Completed 1957. Irrigation, power, flood control.‌​‍

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Narmada

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Krishna

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Ganga

Question 3

Kerala's Panchayat level women reservation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% — state higher than constitutional 33%.‌​‍

Answer

33%

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25%

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75%

Question 4

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abolition of untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form an offence punishable by law.‌​‍

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Abolition of titles

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Right to equality

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Prohibition of child labour

Question 5

In the 5E learning model, students are typically encouraged to 'Explore' phenomena and gather data *before* the teacher formally introduces scientific terms and explanations in the 'Explain' phase. What is the pedagogical rationale behind this sequence?

Accepted Answer

C. To enable students to construct their own preliminary understanding and develop questions. — The 'Explore' phase allows students to actively investigate and experiment, building a personal understanding of the concepts through direct experience. This hands-on exploration generates questions and a need for formal explanations, making the 'Explain' phase more meaningful and effective as students already have a context for the new vocabulary and concepts. Options A, B, and D are not primary pedagogical rationales for this sequence.

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A. To allow students to rest before receiving new information.

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B. To prevent students from looking up answers online too early.

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D. To ensure that all students complete their tasks at the same pace.

Question 6

The biochemical pathway involving the conversion of glucose to pyruvate is known as:

Accepted Answer

B. Glycolysis — Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH. Glycogenesis forms glycogen, gluconeogenesis synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, and glycogenolysis breaks down glycogen into glucose.

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A. Glycogenesis

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C. Gluconeogenesis

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D. Glycogenolysis

Question 7

Centuries leap rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divisible by 400 — 2000 leap; 1900 not.‌​‍

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Divisible by 100

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None

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Every 100

Question 8

Wayanad tourist attractions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Forests, waterfalls — Hilly forests, Edakkal caves.‌​‍

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Beach

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Plains

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Desert

Question 9

Kamala Harris 2024 election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lost — Lost to Trump.‌​‍

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Withdrew

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Won

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Running mate

Question 10

'Recess' under the Indian Constitutional Scheme means:

Accepted Answer

Interval between prorogation of Parliament and its reassembly in new session — Recess is the period between prorogation (end of session) and the next summons.

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Parliament in session

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Adjournment of Parliament

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Dissolution of House

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #199