University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #218

Question 1

The oldest of the four Vedas is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rig Veda — The Rig Veda is the oldest Veda, containing 1,028 hymns organised in 10 mandalas. ‌​‍The Gayatri Mantra is from the Rig Veda.

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Sama Veda

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Yajur Veda

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Atharva Veda

Question 2

Whip violation leads to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disqualification — Can lead to disqualification under 10th Schedule.‌​‍

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Nothing automatic

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Censure

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Fine

Question 3

A Block Development Officer (BDO) in a drought-prone district is tasked with ensuring sustainable water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The district has historically relied on groundwater, which is now depleting. To ensure the long-term success of JJM in this region, which of the following approaches is most critical for the BDO to prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge structures. — While Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) are a primary deliverable of JJM, ensuring the sustainability of the water source is paramount, especially in drought-prone areas with depleting groundwater. Promoting rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge directly addresses the long-term availability of water, making the FHTCs truly functional and sustainable. Focusing solely on surface water might not be feasible everywhere, and water quality monitoring, while important, does not address source depletion.

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A. Expediting the installation of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs).

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C. Focusing solely on surface water sources like rivers and reservoirs.

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D. Implementing a robust water quality monitoring system.

Question 4

UPI was launched by NPCI in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

April 2016 — UPI (Unified Payments Interface) by NPCI in April 2016. ‌​‍Revolutionised India's digital payments (now over 10 billion transactions/month).

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2018

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April 2014

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2017

Question 5

Odd day in 400 years:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0 — Every 400 years has 0 odd days (divisible).‌​‍

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1

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2

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3

Question 6

During a lesson, a student repeatedly taps their pen on the desk, distracting others. What is the most appropriate initial intervention a teacher should use to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the lesson flow significantly?

Accepted Answer

B. Making eye contact with the student and using a non-verbal cue to signal them to stop. — For minor disruptions, a non-verbal cue like eye contact or a hand signal is highly effective because it addresses the behavior discreetly without interrupting the entire class's learning. Stopping the lesson (A) or sending the student out (C) are overreactions that disrupt flow. Ignoring the behavior (D) can lead to escalation or affect other students' concentration.

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A. Stopping the lesson immediately and publicly reprimanding the student.

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C. Sending the student out of the classroom as an immediate consequence.

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D. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

Question 7

A teacher wants to assess students' ability to use English in context after a lesson on greetings and introductions. Which assessment tool is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. A recorded dialogue where students greet and introduce themselves to each other — Assessing context-based language use aligns with CLT principles. A recorded dialogue where students interact naturally evaluates their communicative competence better than written tasks or grammar exercises. Multiple-choice tests and grammar worksheets focus on discrete language items.

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A. A multiple-choice test on vocabulary

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B. A written paragraph describing a person

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D. A grammar worksheet correcting errors in sentences

Question 8

Synonym of STRINGENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strict — Strict, rigorous.‌​‍

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Loose

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Mild

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Lax

Question 9

Which is NOT a web browser?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oracle — Oracle is a database company, not a browser. ‌​‍Chrome, Firefox, Edge are web browsers.

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Chrome

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Firefox

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Edge

Question 10

Deviance, per sociological view, is:

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Behaviour that violates social norms of a group (definition varies by context) — Deviance is socially defined — what's deviant varies by culture, time, group. Labelling theory (Becker): deviance is created by society labelling someone as deviant.

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Inherently bad

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Only crime

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Only religion

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #218