University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #233

Question 1

The superlative form of 'bad' is:

Accepted Answer

Worst — Bad — worse — worst.

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Worse

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Badder

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More bad

Question 2

Largest island in Caribbean:

Accepted Answer

Cuba — Cuba.

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Haiti

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Puerto Rico

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Jamaica

Question 3

Which writer is associated with the 'Malayali Memorial'?

Accepted Answer

C.V. Raman Pillai — C.V. Raman Pillai drafted the Malayali Memorial (1891) petition.

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E.V. Krishna Pillai

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Kumaran Asan

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Bodheswaran

Question 4

A teacher observes that her students, despite knowing a lot of grammar rules and vocabulary, struggle to use English effectively in everyday conversations and real-life scenarios like making inquiries or expressing opinions. To address this, she decides to shift her teaching approach to prioritize authentic language use and interaction over rote memorization of rules. Which of the following language teaching methods best aligns with this pedagogical shift?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) focuses on enabling learners to communicate effectively and appropriately in various real-life situations, emphasizing meaning and interaction over mere grammatical accuracy. The Grammar-Translation Method (GTM) focuses on rules and translation, while the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) emphasizes habit formation through drills. Total Physical Response (TPR) primarily focuses on listening comprehension through physical actions.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method (GTM)

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B. Audio-Lingual Method (ALM)

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D. Total Physical Response (TPR)

Question 5

In which schedule of the Indian Constitution is the Anti-Defection Law incorporated?

Accepted Answer

Tenth Schedule — The Anti-Defection Law is incorporated in the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

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Ninth Schedule

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Eleventh Schedule

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Twelfth Schedule

Question 6

Which writ literally means 'to have the body'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus (Latin: 'have the body') is a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.‌​‍

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

Question 7

Which statements about the Constituent Assembly of India are NOT correct? (i) Idea first proposed by M.N. Roy (ii) Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 recommended CA creation (iii) CA first convened 9 Dec 1946 (iv) Dr. Ambedkar was President of CA

Accepted Answer

Only (i)(ii)(iii) correct; (iv) incorrect — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was President of the CA; Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.

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Only (i) correct; (ii)(iii)(iv) incorrect

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Only (ii)(iii)(iv) correct; (i) incorrect

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Only (i)(ii)(iv) correct; (iii) incorrect

Question 8

'The sun rises in the east.' This is an example of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simple present (universal truth) — Habitual/universal facts use simple present.‌​‍

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Present continuous

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Past simple

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Future

Question 9

Nipah outbreak Kerala first reported:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kozhikode 2018 — first Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.

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2015

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2020

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2022

Question 10

Synonym of SEDULOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diligent — Showing dedication and diligence.‌​‍

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Lazy

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Slow

Answer

Careless

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #233