University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #324

Question 1

Lokpal Chair qualification:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Former CJI or SC judge — Former CJI/SC judge or eminent person.‌​‍

Answer

Any retired judge

Answer

Senior IAS

Answer

Eminent

Question 2

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) scheme is a comprehensive program for school education. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental objective or component of the SSK framework?

Accepted Answer

D. Managing the recruitment and transfer of college professors in government arts and science colleges. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates various schemes to ensure quality and inclusive school education from pre-school to senior secondary, including vocationalization and special needs education. The recruitment and transfer of college professors fall under the Department of Higher Education and are outside the scope of SSK, which focuses on school education.

Answer

A. Providing quality education for all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

Answer

B. Promoting vocationalization of education and skill development at secondary stages.

Answer

C. Ensuring inclusive education for children with special needs.

Question 3

Which literary form is best suited for summarizing a complex concept through a short, rhythmic verse or rhyme, making it easier for students to recall information?

Accepted Answer

B. Poem — A poem uses rhythmic and rhyming language to condense complex ideas into a memorable format, aiding retention. Essays and reports are prose-based and less rhythmic, while drama relies on performance rather than concise recall.

Answer

A. Essay

Answer

C. Drama

Answer

D. Report

Question 4

The Western Ghats in Kerala is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahyadri — The Western Ghats running through Kerala are known as Sahyadri, forming the eastern boundary of the state.‌​‍

Answer

Nilgiris

Answer

Cardamom Hills

Answer

Anaimalai

Question 5

G. Aravindan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Filmmaker — Parallel cinema director.‌​‍

Answer

Poet

Answer

Politician

Answer

Novelist

Question 6

Malabar Special Police (MSP) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1884 — The Malabar Special Police was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest armed police forces in India.‌​‍

Answer

1947

Answer

1921

Answer

1885

Question 7

A teacher using the CLT approach wants students to practice asking for directions in a real-life scenario. Which activity would best align with this goal?

Accepted Answer

C. Role-playing a situation where students ask and give directions in pairs — CLT emphasizes authentic, interactive communication. Role-playing a real-life scenario (e.g., asking for directions) aligns with this goal by providing meaningful practice. Worksheets, memorization, and writing paragraphs are less interactive and context-bound.

Answer

A. Completing a worksheet on prepositions of place

Answer

B. Memorizing a dialogue about giving directions

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D. Writing a paragraph on how to reach a landmark

Question 8

The NEP 2020 proposes a new national assessment centre to monitor learning outcomes and set standards for all school boards. What is the name of this proposed autonomous body?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH — The NEP 2020 recommends the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) as a new National Assessment Centre. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring a common framework and promoting holistic development.

Answer

A. NCERT

Answer

B. CBSE

Answer

D. UGC

Question 9

Article 86 empowers the President to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Send messages to Parliament — Article 86 — President may address either House and send messages to Parliament.‌​‍

Answer

Issue ordinances

Answer

Issue directives to State governments

Answer

Administer Union Territories

Question 10

Types of letters:

Accepted Answer

Formal, Informal — Formal: business, application, complaint. Informal: friend, family. Different tone, vocabulary, structure.

Answer

Only one

Answer

Only formal

Answer

Only email

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #324