University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #336

Question 1

Jan Aushadhi stores:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14000+ (2024) — Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.‌​‍

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5000

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500

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2000

Question 2

A government report highlights significant disparities in educational infrastructure and learning outcomes between urban and rural elementary schools in a particular district of Kerala. Which centrally sponsored scheme, implemented through the state, is specifically designed to address these disparities by providing funds for school infrastructure, teacher training, and promoting equitable access to quality elementary education?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA/SSK) — The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (which incorporates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan - SSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at universalizing elementary education and improving its quality, including infrastructure development, teacher training, and ensuring equitable access. RMSA focuses on secondary education, MDMS on nutrition, and NSDM on skill development.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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B. National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (MDMS)

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D. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

Question 3

AIDS is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HIV virus — AIDS = Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).‌​‍

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Bacteria

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Fungus

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Protozoa

Question 4

A teacher conducts a short quiz at the end of each chapter and uses the results to identify areas where students are struggling, then adjusts her teaching methods for the next class. This approach is an example of which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. In this scenario, the quiz helps the teacher identify learning gaps and adjust teaching, which is a key characteristic of formative assessment. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of an instructional unit, while diagnostic assessment identifies learning difficulties before instruction begins.

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A. Summative Assessment

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C. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 5

Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri:

Accepted Answer

Narayaneeyam — Narayaneeyam — 1586 CE.

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Sanskrit

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Brahmanda Purana

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Rig Veda

Question 6

A teacher wants to implement a system that allows students to submit assignments online, receive personalized feedback, and track their own learning progress. Which ICT tool would be most suitable for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. A Learning Management System (LMS). — A Learning Management System (LMS) is specifically designed to manage all aspects of online learning, including assignment submission, feedback, grade tracking, and communication. While other tools might offer partial functionalities, an LMS provides a comprehensive solution for these educational needs.

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A. A simple word processing software.

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B. A social media platform.

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D. An online video conferencing tool.

Question 7

Kerala urbanisation %:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~48% — Among highest in India.‌​‍

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70%

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20%

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30%

Question 8

Which letter is 8th to left of 17th from left?

Accepted Answer

9th letter (I) — 17-8 = 9th letter = I.

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9th

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8th

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J

Question 9

'A is the brother of B. ‌​‍B is the sister of C. C is the father of D.' How is A related to D?

Accepted Answer

Uncle — C is D's father. ‌​‍B is C's sister. A is B's brother = also C's sibling. ‌​‍So A is D's uncle.

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Father

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Grandfather

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Brother

Question 10

Which among the following is a primary social group?

Accepted Answer

A. Family — Primary social groups are characterized by close, intimate, face-to-face relationships and long-term associations. The family fits this definition as it involves deep emotional bonds and continuous interaction, unlike other groups which are more formal or secondary in nature.

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B. Professional Association

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C. Political Party

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D. Religious Institution

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #336