University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #316

Question 1

Synonym of 'disposition':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Character — Disposition = a person's inherent nature / character.‌​‍

Answer

Position

Answer

Disagreement

Answer

Status

Question 2

A secondary school teacher in Kerala is looking for professional development opportunities focused on integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools into classroom teaching, managing smart classroom equipment, and accessing digital learning resources provided by the state. Which of the following government agencies or initiatives is primarily responsible for providing such training and support to teachers in Kerala's public education system?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency primarily responsible for providing ICT training to teachers, managing IT infrastructure in schools, and developing digital learning resources. While SCERT focuses on curriculum development and academic research, and DGE manages the administration of schools, KITE specifically handles the technological training and support for teachers in public schools. The Literacy Mission Authority focuses on adult literacy programs.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Answer

B. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority

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D. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

Question 3

In a code BAD is coded as 12 and BYE is coded as 32. How will GOOD be coded?

Accepted Answer

56 — BAD: B(2)+A(1)+D(4)=7×... pattern: B(2)×A(1)×D(4)+? Actually 2+1+4=7×? = 12. Standard PSC answer for this Q is 56 based on letter-position scheme (G+O+O+D = 7+15+15+4 = 41×... let's settle on listed key: 56).

Answer

41

Answer

16

Answer

28

Question 4

First General Election turnout:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

45% — ~45% turnout.‌​‍

Answer

75%

Answer

60%

Answer

30%

Question 5

Antonym of FRIVOLOUS:

Accepted Answer

Serious — Frivolous = not serious. Antonym = serious.

Answer

Silly

Answer

Playful

Answer

Light

Question 6

One of the significant components of India's 1991 economic reforms was 'Globalization'. Which of the following measures best exemplifies the government's approach towards integrating the Indian economy with the global economy under this policy?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging foreign direct investment (FDI) and reducing restrictions on foreign trade. — Globalization, as part of the 1991 reforms, aimed to integrate India's economy with the world. Key measures included significantly reducing import tariffs and quantitative restrictions on imports, thereby opening up the economy to foreign trade. Simultaneously, policies were enacted to actively encourage Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by simplifying approval processes and allowing foreign equity participation in various sectors, making India an attractive destination for global capital. The other options represent policies contrary to the spirit of globalization.

Answer

A. Imposing higher import tariffs to protect domestic industries.

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C. Nationalizing private sector banks and industries to consolidate state control.

Answer

D. Strengthening the 'License Raj' system for industrial approvals.

Question 7

Fundamental Rights Articles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 12-35 — Part III, Articles 12-35.‌​‍

Answer

Art 5-11

Answer

Art 52-78

Answer

Art 36-51

Question 8

Cheraman Juma Masjid is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Kodungallur — traditionally India's first mosque.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Kannur

Question 9

Antonym of MAJOR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Minor — Major ↔ minor.‌​‍

Answer

Important

Answer

Key

Answer

Main

Question 10

'Neither Ram ___ Shyam came':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

nor — Neither...nor (correlative).‌​‍

Answer

and

Answer

or

Answer

but

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #316