University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #292

Question 1

Art 19(2) allows restrictions on speech for:

Accepted Answer

Sovereignty, security, public order, morality, defamation — Reasonable restrictions.

Answer

Any reason

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Economic reasons

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Religious reasons only

Question 2

Under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which authority is empowered to declare any area as a 'Community Reserve' for the protection of wildlife and its habitat?

Accepted Answer

C. The Central Government in consultation with the concerned State Government — The Central Government, in consultation with the concerned State Government, is empowered under Section 33 of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 to declare any area as a 'Community Reserve' for the protection of wildlife and its habitat. This provision aims to involve local communities in conservation efforts while ensuring legal protection to such areas. The State Government alone cannot declare such reserves without central approval, and NBWL or WII do not have this authority.

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A. The State Government

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B. The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

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D. The Wildlife Institute of India

Question 3

A student correctly identifies the main difference between renewable and non-renewable resources during a microteaching session. To effectively apply the 'Reinforcement Skill', the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

B. Say, 'Excellent! That's a very clear explanation. Can you give an example of each?' — The 'Reinforcement Skill' involves providing immediate and appropriate feedback to students for their responses. Option B provides positive verbal reinforcement ('Excellent!', 'very clear explanation') and encourages further engagement, which is an effective application of the skill. Options A, C, and D are either insufficient, shift the focus, or represent a different form of reward rather than immediate pedagogical reinforcement.

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A. Simply nod and proceed to the next question without comment.

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C. Ask another student if they agree with the answer provided.

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D. Record the student's name for a participation bonus at the end of the class.

Question 4

Robin always seemed such a ___ boy.

Accepted Answer

Responsible — Adjective 'responsible' modifying 'boy'.

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Response

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Responsing

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Responsed

Question 5

Which is the smallest national park in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pampadum Chola — Pampadum Shola NP — smallest (1.318 sq km) in Kerala.‌​‍

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Eravikulam

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Mathikettan Chola

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Anamudi Chola

Question 6

Anganwadi centres function under which programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ICDS — ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) operates through Anganwadi centres.‌​‍

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NRDP

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KUDUMBASHREE

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IRDP

Question 7

Keshav Singh case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Legislative privileges — UP 1964.‌​‍

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UP

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Privileges

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UP Assembly

Question 8

Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is the northernmost wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, located in Kannur district.

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Wayanad

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Kasaragod

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Kozhikode

Question 9

Radhakamal Mukherjee's 'Indian Working Class' (1945) studied:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Industrial workers and their conditions — Radhakamal Mukherjee — sociologist of labour, economic sociology. ‌​‍Founded Lucknow school of sociology.

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Untouchables

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Women

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Peasants

Question 10

A primary school teacher finds that transitions between different activities, such as moving from story time to art class, are often chaotic and lead to significant loss of instructional time. To improve this, the teacher should primarily focus on:

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing clear, consistent, and practiced routines for all transitions. — Clear and consistent routines are crucial for smooth transitions, helping students understand expectations and move between activities efficiently without confusion or disruption. While unstructured play has its benefits, it won't solve chaotic transitions, and a loud signal alone doesn't teach the 'how' of transitioning effectively.

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A. Increasing the complexity of activities to challenge students more.

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B. Incorporating more unstructured free play time into the daily schedule.

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C. Using a loud whistle or bell to signal the end of one activity and the start of another.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #292