University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #213

Question 1

The newspaper Al-Ameen was started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Abdul Rahman Sahib — Muhammad Abdul Rahman Sahib launched Al-Ameen (1924) in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

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Maulana Shaukat Ali

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Vakkam Abdul Khader Moulavi

Question 2

'I have been living in this city ___ 2015.'

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' with a point in time (year 2015).

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for

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from

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in

Question 3

Black soil is found in ___ district of Kerala.

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Black soil patches exist in Chittur taluk of Palakkad.

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Kannur

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Kollam

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Wayanad

Question 4

Which Indian state was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj system (1959)?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur. Andhra Pradesh was the second.

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Kerala

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Andhra Pradesh

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Maharashtra

Question 5

The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diarchy — Government of India Act 1919 introduced 'Diarchy' (dual government) in provinces — some subjects transferred to Indian ministers.‌​‍

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Complete self-rule

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Separate electorate

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Partition

Question 6

Which part has an error? 'The behaviour / of the / children were / excellent.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

children were — 'The behaviour' is the subject (singular), so the verb should be 'was', not 'were'. ‌​‍Correct: 'The behaviour of the children was excellent.'

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The behaviour

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of the

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excellent

Question 7

Kesari A. Balakrishna Pillai:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Journalist — Critic and journalist.‌​‍

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Politician

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Novelist

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Architect

Question 8

The 'Gunotsavam' program, periodically conducted in Kerala government and aided schools, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. To evaluate the learning outcomes of students and the overall quality of teaching-learning processes and school performance. — Gunotsavam is a comprehensive quality assessment program designed to evaluate the academic performance of students and the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process in schools. It identifies strengths and weaknesses, leading to targeted interventions for overall improvement in educational quality, which aligns with RTE's focus on quality education. Options A, C, and D describe related but not primary objectives of Gunotsavam.

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A. To assess the financial management and infrastructure development of schools across the state.

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C. To facilitate the election and training of School Management Committee (SMC) members and parent representatives.

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D. To provide professional development training exclusively for headmasters on administrative procedures.

Question 9

Conflict theory in sociology emphasises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Power, inequality, class conflict — Conflict theory (Marx, Dahrendorf, C. ‌​‍Wright Mills): society shaped by competition for scarce resources; dominant groups maintain power.

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Social harmony

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Face-to-face interaction

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Cultural symbols

Question 10

The BCG vaccine protects against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis — BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine protects against Tuberculosis. ‌​‍Given to newborns.

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Polio

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Measles

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Tetanus

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #213