University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #251

Question 1

Headquarters of KILA is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Kerala Institute of Local Administration is at Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

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Kottayam

Question 2

In the context of "National Education Policy news," what significant initiative was launched under NEP 2020 to leverage technology for enhancing access to education, especially during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics?

Accepted Answer

A. The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR). — The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) is a key initiative under NEP 2020 designed as a digital infrastructure to support diverse educational initiatives and platforms, promoting online learning and digital access. This was crucial during and after the pandemic for ensuring continuity of education. Options B, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's tech-integration goals or represent different, less direct initiatives.

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B. Mandatory classroom-only teaching for all subjects.

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C. A new policy to ban all foreign educational technology.

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D. The establishment of a single national textbook board for all states.

Question 3

Modernist novelist — stream of consciousness:

Accepted Answer

James Joyce (Ulysses), Virginia Woolf — Interior monologue technique. Also Faulkner ('The Sound and the Fury'). Early 20th century modernism.

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Dickens

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Hemingway

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Shakespeare

Question 4

The Women's Reservation Act (2023) provides for reservation of seats in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies of:

Accepted Answer

33% (one-third) — 106th Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023) reserves 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha + Assemblies. Effective after next delimitation.

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25%

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40%

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50%

Question 5

'He plays ___ cricket':

Accepted Answer

No article — No article with sports/games.

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a

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the

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an

Question 6

Joint Session presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of LS — Speaker of Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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VP

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PM

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CJI

Question 7

Nilambur teak plantations, the oldest teak plantations in the world, are in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — The Nilambur teak plantations in Malappuram, established in 1842, are considered the oldest teak plantations in the world.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Kozhikode

Question 8

According to the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2010, what is the maximum pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for primary classes in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:30 — The Kerala RTE Rules specify a maximum PTR of 1:30 for primary classes (Grades 1-5). Higher ratios (35 or 40) exceed the norm, while 1:25 is below the maximum but not the prescribed upper limit.

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A. 1:25

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C. 1:35

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D. 1:40

Question 9

Citizenship provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part II — Part II (Articles 5-11) deals with Citizenship.‌​‍

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Part I

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Part III

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Part IV

Question 10

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low GDP, high social indicators — Kerala Model = high social indicators (literacy, health, life expectancy) despite moderate per capita income.‌​‍

Answer

High GDP, low social indicators

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High GDP, high social indicators

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Low both

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #251