University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #317

Question 1

If 1 Jan 2024 = Monday, what is 1 March 2024?

Accepted Answer

Friday — Jan=31 days + Feb=29 days (2024 leap) = 60 days. 60÷7=8w+4d. Mon+4=Friday.

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Question 2

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth — Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.‌​‍

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Religion only

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Caste only

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Economic status

Question 3

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 30+12 = 42.

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40

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36

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38

Question 4

Target group under ICDS scheme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Children in the age group 0–6 years — Integrated Child Development Services (1975) targets children 0–6.‌​‍

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Children below poverty line

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Children of SC and ST

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Children of Ex-Servicemen

Question 5

How many Five Year Plans has India had in total?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — India had 12 Five Year Plans from 1951 to 2017. ‌​‍The 12th Plan (2012-17) was the last. After that, NITI Aayog's approach replaced the formal Five Year Plan system.

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10

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11

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13

Question 6

Antonym of CRUEL:

Accepted Answer

Kind — Cruel ↔ kind.

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Mean

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Harsh

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Severe

Question 7

Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) PESA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — PESA Act 1996.‌​‍

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2000

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2010

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2006

Question 8

One who doesn't believe in God:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atheist — Atheist.‌​‍

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Theist

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Sceptic

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Agnostic

Question 9

A teacher trainee is practicing the skill of 'Reinforcement' during a microteaching session. Which of the following actions would best demonstrate effective use of this skill?

Accepted Answer

C. Praising a student for a correct answer and encouraging others to participate. — The skill of reinforcement involves encouraging desired student behaviors and responses. Praising a student for a correct answer and encouraging others directly aligns with positive reinforcement. Options A, B, and D describe other distinct microteaching skills: Explanation, Stimulus Variation, and Closing respectively.

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A. Explaining a complex concept using multiple examples.

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B. Varying vocal tone and gestures to maintain student attention.

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D. Summarizing the main points of the lesson at the end.

Question 10

The 'Basic Structure' doctrine was laid down in which case?

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) — 13-judge bench held that Parliament cannot amend the 'basic structure' of Constitution. Landmark 7-6 verdict.

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Golak Nath (1967)

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Minerva Mills (1980)

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Shah Bano (1985)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #317