University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #296

Question 1

Human gestation period:

Accepted Answer

280 days (~40 weeks) — From last menstrual period (LMP). Embryo → fetus at 8 weeks. Parturition involves oxytocin surge.

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200 days

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365 days

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100 days

Question 2

Complete: Z, Y, X, W, ?

Accepted Answer

V — Reverse alphabet.

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U

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T

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R

Question 3

Which type of sampling involves dividing the population into distinct subgroups and selecting a random sample from each subgroup?

Accepted Answer

Stratified Sampling — Stratified sampling divides the population into homogeneous strata and samples from each.

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Simple Random Sampling

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Cluster Sampling

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Convenience Sampling

Question 4

Part ___ of the Constitution deals with Panchayat Raj.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IX — Part IX — Panchayats (added by 73rd Amendment).‌​‍

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X

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VI

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III

Question 5

Who called Ayyankali 'Pulaya Raja'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji — Gandhiji conferred the title 'Pulaya Raja' on Ayyankali during his 1937 visit.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

'My friend showed me the ropes' — idiom means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Teach or guide someone, especially in a new job — 'Show someone the ropes' = teach them how to do a job/task.‌​‍

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Solve a problem independently

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Leave someone to succeed or fail alone

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Take care of oneself

Question 7

In a classroom where students frequently use tablets and educational apps for learning, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

C. To facilitate learning, guide inquiry, and provide personalized feedback. — In an ICT-rich classroom, the teacher's primary role shifts from being a sole information provider to a facilitator of learning. They guide students through digital resources, encourage inquiry-based learning, provide personalized feedback based on student interactions with apps, and help develop critical thinking skills rather than just monitoring or assigning tasks.

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A. To act as the sole source of information.

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B. To monitor screen time and prevent distractions.

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D. To simply assign tasks and grade student submissions.

Question 8

'Dominant caste' concept was also by:

Accepted Answer

Srinivas — Dominant caste: numerically preponderant + economically prosperous + politically powerful in a village. Not necessarily upper caste in ritual hierarchy.

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

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Ghurye

Question 9

Masculine of 'duck':

Accepted Answer

drake — Drake.

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duckling

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duke

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doe

Question 10

Synonym of PERPLEX:

Accepted Answer

Confuse — Cause bewilderment.

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Clarify

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Solve

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Ease

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #296