University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #255

Question 1

Synonym of 'scrutinise':

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Scrutinise = inspect carefully, examine thoroughly.

Answer

Glance

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Ignore

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Praise

Question 2

Prejudice components:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cognitive (stereotype) + Affective (prejudice) + Behavioral (discrimination) — Stereotype = belief. ‌​‍Prejudice = attitude. Discrimination = behavior. ‌​‍Contact hypothesis reduces prejudice (Allport).

Answer

Only belief

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None

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Only action

Question 3

Who was the official calligrapher of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prem Behari Narain Raizada — Prem Behari Narain Raizada hand-wrote the Constitution in flowing italic calligraphy.

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Ram Parshad

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N.V. Gadgil

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Nand Lal Bose

Question 4

Complete the series: BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JQO — BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL — 1st letter +2 each (B→D→F→H→J). ‌​‍2nd letter +1,+2,+3,+4 (J→K→M→P→T… variants). 3rd letter +2 each (F→H→J→L→N). ‌​‍Accepted PSC key: JQO.

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KON

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JON

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KRM

Question 5

Synonym of LATENT:

Accepted Answer

Hidden — Hidden, potential.

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Active

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Obvious

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Public

Question 6

Emile Durkheim's key concept was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social facts + collective conscience — Durkheim: 'Rules of Sociological Method' (1895). ‌​‍Social facts have existence outside individuals; collective conscience unites society.

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Class struggle

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Symbolic interaction

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Charismatic authority

Question 7

NEP 2020 emphasizes the need for continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers. SCERT Kerala has also initiated various programs aligning with this. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the CPD modules envisioned by NEP for teachers, aiming to enhance their pedagogical skills?

Accepted Answer

B. A minimum of 50 hours of CPD per teacher per year, focusing on areas like experiential learning, ICT, and inclusive education. — NEP 2020 mandates a minimum of 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per teacher per year, with a focus on areas such as experiential learning, art-integrated learning, ICT, and inclusive education. This is aimed at keeping teachers updated with new pedagogies and subject content. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios that do not align with the comprehensive and continuous nature of CPD as outlined in NEP.

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A. Mandatory annual training of exactly 10 hours focused solely on administrative tasks.

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C. One-time certification program at the beginning of their career, with no further training required.

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D. Optional workshops offered only during summer vacations, without any specific learning outcomes.

Question 8

A teacher observes that a student excels in music, spatial reasoning, and interpersonal skills but struggles with logical-mathematical tasks. According to Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, which of the following combinations of intelligences is most likely dominant in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Musical, Spatial, and Interpersonal — The student's strengths in music (musical intelligence), spatial reasoning (spatial intelligence), and interpersonal skills (interpersonal intelligence) align with option B. The other options do not match the described strengths.

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A. Linguistic, Naturalistic, and Bodily-Kinesthetic

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C. Logical-Mathematical, Intrapersonal, and Existential

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D. Musical, Naturalistic, and Intrapersonal

Question 9

J.C. Daniel Award:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lifetime Achievement (Kerala film) — Kerala's highest film honour.‌​‍

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Actor

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Producer

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Director only

Question 10

National Sports Award 2024 top (Khel Ratna):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, H Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar — 4 recipients for 2024: Manu Bhaker, D Gukesh, PR Sreejesh, Praveen Kumar.‌​‍

Answer

Rohit Sharma

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PR Sreejesh only

Answer

Neeraj Chopra

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #255