University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #268

Question 1

Ernakulam as district since:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — 1958.‌​‍

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1970

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1956

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1947

Question 2

Digital India launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Launched 1 July 2015.‌​‍

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2017

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2016

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2014

Question 3

Preamble source (features):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US (We the People) — US Constitution's preamble inspired.‌​‍

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Canada

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Ireland

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UK

Question 4

Who is the CEO of WhatsApp?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan Koum — Jan Koum was WhatsApp co-founder and CEO (at exam time 2016).‌​‍

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Mark Zuckerberg

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Sundar Pichai

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Jack Dorsey

Question 5

Silent Valley National Park is located in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district. ‌​‍It is one of the last undisturbed tropical evergreen forests in India and is home to the Lion-tailed Macaque.

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Wayanad

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Idukki

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Thrissur

Question 6

POCSO Act:

Accepted Answer

2012 — Protection of Children from Sexual Offences 2012.

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2008

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2015

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2020

Question 7

The first-time Article 356 was invoked (Presidential Rule) was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punjab 1951 — Article 356 was first invoked against Punjab in 1951 (dismissing Gopi Chand Bhargava government).‌​‍

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Kerala 1959

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West Bengal 1967

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Andhra 1953

Question 8

A student consistently arrives late to class and disrupts the learning environment by entering noisily. Which strategy is most likely to address this issue without punishing the student?

Accepted Answer

B. Speaking to the student privately after class to understand and address the cause of lateness — Addressing the root cause through a private conversation (Option B) promotes understanding and cooperation while avoiding embarrassment. Public reprimand (Option A) and punitive measures like extra homework (Option C) can damage student-teacher relationships. Ignoring the issue (Option D) may normalize the behavior.

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A. Publicly reprimanding the student in front of the class to deter others

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C. Assigning extra homework as a consequence for repeated lateness

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D. Ignoring the behavior since it is the student's personal issue

Question 9

Who started the literary organisation called Vidya Poshini?

Accepted Answer

Sahodaran Ayyappan — Sahodaran Ayyappan founded Vidya Poshini Sabha.

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Ayyankali

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C. Krishnan

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T.K. Madhavan

Question 10

What is the primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

B. To promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools — The primary objective of the RTE Act 2009 in the context of inclusive education is to promote the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schools. Option A, while a key provision of the Act, is not specific to inclusive education. Option C contradicts the principle of inclusive education. Option D is not a primary objective of the Act.

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A. To ensure free and compulsory education for all children aged 6-14

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C. To establish special schools for children with severe disabilities

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D. To provide financial assistance to private schools for inclusive practices

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #268