University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #230

Question 1

Thermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pressure — Barometer measures atmospheric pressure.‌​‍

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Humidity

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Wind

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Rain

Question 2

Which work contains the earliest reference to the town of Quilon?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Topographia Indica Christiana — Cosmas Indicopleustes' Topographia Indica Christiana (6th c.) mentions Quilon (Male).‌​‍

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Periplus of the Erythraean Sea

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Tao-i-Chiliio

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Si-Yu-Ki

Question 3

Khasakkinte Ithihasam was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O.V. Vijayan — O.V. Vijayan wrote Khasakkinte Ithihasam (The Legends of Khasak, 1969).‌​‍

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Basheer

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M.T.

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Thakazhi

Question 4

In a row, Anil is 11th from left, Akhil is 11th from right. After interchange, Akhil is 15th from right. How many boys in the row?

Accepted Answer

25 — After swap, Akhil is at Anil's old place. So Anil's old position = 15th from right. Anil 11th from left = 15th from right → total = 11+15-1 = 25.

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22

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26

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18

Question 5

The Meghalaya 'root bridges' are made by:

Accepted Answer

Local Khasi and Jaintia tribes using living ficus roots — Living root bridges are woven from Ficus elastica roots by Khasi/Jaintia tribes.

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Colonial British engineers

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Modern civil engineers

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Natural growth without human intervention

Question 6

India's only silver at Paris 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neeraj Chopra (javelin) — Neeraj Chopra silver in javelin at Paris 2024.‌​‍

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Aman Sehrawat

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Manu Bhaker

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PV Sindhu

Question 7

A teacher observes that a significant number of students struggle with understanding abstract mathematical concepts despite various teaching methods. If they decide to initiate an action research project, what would be the *most appropriate first step*?

Accepted Answer

C. Clearly defining the specific problem, gathering initial data on student difficulties, and setting a focused research question. — The first step in the 'Plan' phase of an action research cycle is to identify and clearly define the problem, gather initial diagnostic data to understand its scope, and formulate a specific research question. Implementing solutions or brainstorming without a clear problem definition and initial data is premature. Reviewing literature is a supportive activity within the planning phase.

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A. Implementing a new visual aid immediately to explain the concepts.

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B. Reviewing existing literature on teaching abstract math concepts.

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D. Collaborating with other math teachers to brainstorm potential solutions.

Question 8

AICTE established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1987 — AICTE Act 1987.‌​‍

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1990

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2000

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1945

Question 9

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Linguistic, Logical-mathematical, Spatial, Musical, Bodily-kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Naturalistic (later Existential) — Frames of Mind (1983). Rejects single 'g'. Different types of smart.‌​‍

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Only 3

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Only IQ

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2

Question 10

Antonym of 'disagreement':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Consensus — Consensus = general agreement; the others are synonyms of disagreement.‌​‍

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Dissension

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Contention

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Discord

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #230