University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #334

Question 1

Zero Hour in Parliament:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

After Question Hour — Immediately after Question Hour, starts 12 noon.‌​‍

Answer

12 noon

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Before Question Hour

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Morning

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of summative assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. It is used to certify learning and assign grades at the end of a course. — Summative assessment's main purpose is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit or course by comparing it against a standard or benchmark, often leading to certification or grading. Options A and D describe formative assessment, which focuses on ongoing feedback and process improvement, while option C describes diagnostic assessment, used to identify prior knowledge or specific learning difficulties.

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A. It provides ongoing feedback for instructional adjustments.

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C. It helps identify specific learning difficulties at the beginning of a unit.

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D. It focuses on improving the learning process during instruction.

Question 3

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

Accepted Answer

B. Femur — The femur, located in the thigh, is a classic example of a long bone, characterized by a shaft and two ends. The patella is a sesamoid bone, vertebrae are irregular bones, and carpal bones are short bones, making them incorrect classifications.

Answer

A. Patella

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C. Vertebra

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D. Carpal bone

Question 4

Social work profession in India — pioneer institute:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS, 1936 — Mumbai) — Founded by Clifford Manshardt + Dorabji Tata Trust. ‌​‍Earlier Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. Leading SW institute.

Answer

JNU

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Kerala University

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DU

Question 5

President's emergency powers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 352, 356, 360 — 3 types of emergency.‌​‍

Answer

Only 352

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All articles

Answer

Only 356

Question 6

One word: Personal daily record:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diary — Diary.‌​‍

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Memoir

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Log

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Chronicle

Question 7

Steroid hormones, such as cortisol and estrogen, typically exert their effects by binding to which type of receptor?

Accepted Answer

B. Intracellular receptors — Steroid hormones are lipid-soluble and can readily cross cell membranes. They bind to specific intracellular receptors in the cytoplasm or nucleus, which then act as transcription factors to regulate gene expression. Other receptor types are typically for water-soluble hormones or neurotransmitters.

Answer

A. G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs)

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C. Ligand-gated ion channels

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D. Receptor tyrosine kinases

Question 8

The concept of a 'Director of Public Instruction' (DPI) was crucial in systematizing education in princely states. Who was the first person to hold the position of Director of Public Instruction in Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. George A. Ballard — George A. Ballard was appointed as the first Director of Public Instruction (DPI) for Travancore in 1894, a crucial step in organizing and standardizing the public education system in the princely state. J. Ross was associated with University College, and C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was a prominent Dewan but not the first DPI.

Answer

A. J. Ross

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C. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

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D. M. Rajaraja Varma

Question 9

0.1 × 0.01:

Accepted Answer

0.001 — 0.1×0.01=0.001.

Answer

0.01

Answer

0.1

Answer

0.0001

Question 10

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the core principle guiding this policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Fostering mutually beneficial partnerships through enhanced connectivity, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, while respecting sovereign equality. — Option C most accurately reflects the core principle of India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy'. This policy aims to build strong, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations with its immediate neighbours by emphasizing enhanced connectivity, increased trade, cultural exchanges, and respect for their sovereignty. Options A, B, and D present either misinterpretations or secondary aspects that do not capture the foundational principle of cooperative and inclusive growth.

Answer

A. Prioritizing military alliances with immediate neighbours to ensure regional security against external threats.

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B. Establishing India as the undisputed economic hegemon in South Asia to drive regional development.

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D. Utilizing economic aid and infrastructure projects primarily as a tool to gain strategic advantage over rival regional powers.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #334