University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #310

Question 1

Choke coil reduces current in AC circuit without:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Power consumption (unlike resistor) — Pure inductor consumes no real power (cos φ = 0). Used in tube lights.‌​‍

Answer

Power loss (inductive, no heat)

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Doing anything

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Phase change

Question 2

Correct: 'Each of the boys were given a pen.'

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys was given a pen. — 'Each' is singular → 'was given'.

Answer

Each of the boys are given a pen.

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Each of the boys give a pen.

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Each of the boys were given pens.

Question 3

President's oath administered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CJI — Chief Justice of India.‌​‍

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PM

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Speaker

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VP

Question 4

Anti-defection — 2/3 rule:

Accepted Answer

Merger (2/3 joining another party) — Merger requires 2/3 members to avoid disqualification.

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Split exemption

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Resignation

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Disqualification

Question 5

Which of the following aligns with the assessment reforms suggested in NCF 2005?

Accepted Answer

B. Continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on formative assessment — NCF 2005 advocates for CCE to reduce exam stress and promote holistic development (B). Options A, C, and D reflect outdated or punitive assessment methods that contradict its child-centered approach. Feedback and formative assessment are key components.

Answer

A. Frequent high-stakes examinations to rank students

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C. Emphasis on absolute grading without feedback

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D. Elimination of internal assessments in favor of external board exams

Question 6

Synonym of PREDILECTION:

Accepted Answer

Preference — Preference.

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Dislike

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Hatred

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Aversion

Question 7

Who said 'Although a rebel, Pazhassi Raja was one of the natural chieftains of the country and might be considered on that account rather a fallen enemy'?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Harvey Baber — British official Thomas Harvey Baber supervised Pazhassi Raja's funeral and made this comment.

Answer

Arthur Wellesley

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K.M. Panicker

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William Logan

Question 8

The civil rights movement in USA was led by:

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther King Jr. — MLK Jr. — non-violent activist, 'I Have a Dream' speech 1963. Nobel Peace Prize 1964. Assassinated 1968. Civil Rights Act 1964, Voting Rights Act 1965 passed under LBJ.

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Malcolm X only

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Lincoln

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Obama

Question 9

Active: 'They speak English.' Passive:

Accepted Answer

English is spoken by them — Present simple passive: is/are + V3.

Answer

English was spoken by them

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English has been spoken

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English being spoken

Question 10

The first Jnanpith Award winner from Malayalam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. ‌​‍Sankara Kurup won the Jnanpith Award in 1965, the first for Malayalam literature.

Answer

Thakazhi

Answer

S.K. Pottekkatt

Answer

O.N.V. Kurup

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #310