University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #355

Question 1

KIIFB:

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Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board — Off-budget infra funding.

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Industrial

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Financial

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None

Question 2

A teacher observes that a group of 8th-grade students is highly susceptible to peer pressure regarding academic effort, sometimes underperforming to fit in with a less studious group. To best support these students, the teacher should primarily:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster an inclusive classroom environment that values individual achievement and critical thinking about peer influence. — Adolescents are highly influenced by peers. A supportive teacher should acknowledge this and work to create a positive environment where students feel safe to pursue individual excellence without fear of social repercussions, and also encourage critical thinking about social pressures. Public shaming, isolation, or ignoring the issue are counterproductive and harmful approaches.

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A. Publicly shame the students who are underperforming to motivate them.

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B. Isolate the underperforming students from their peer group.

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D. Ignore the issue, assuming it's a phase they will outgrow naturally.

Question 3

Jnanpith winner M.T. Vasudevan Nair got it for:

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Entire oeuvre — MT won Jnanpith 1995 for overall contribution.

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Naalukettu

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Randamoozham

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Kaalam

Question 4

Pedro Álvares Cabral is associated with the European discovery of:‌​‍

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Brazil — Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500.‌​‍

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Australia

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Newfoundland

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New Zealand

Question 5

Parabola y² = 4ax opens:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right — Focus (a,0), directrix x = -a. ‌​‍y²=-4ax opens left; x²=4ay opens up; x²=-4ay opens down.

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Left

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Down

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Up

Question 6

The Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-32) was led by:

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K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan, known as Kerala Gandhi, led the Guruvayur temple entry satyagraha.

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A. K. Gopalan

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T. K. Madhavan

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Mannath Padmanabhan

Question 7

A young woman presents with a history of recent grief. She exhibits paradoxical symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids than liquids, and a spasmodic cough that is worse the more she coughs. She is prone to sighing and sudden mood changes. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A. Ignatia amara — Ignatia amara is the key remedy for complaints arising from grief, characterized by paradoxical symptoms (like sore throat better swallowing solids), spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and sudden mood changes. Natrum muriaticum is also for grief but with a more reserved and silent nature, Staphysagria for suppressed anger, and Lachesis for left-sided complaints and loquacity.

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B. Natrum muriaticum

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C. Staphysagria

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D. Lachesis

Question 8

The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) emphasizes a shift from summative to formative assessment and proposes a new National Assessment Centre. What is the primary function of 'PARAKH', the proposed National Assessment Centre?

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B. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards. — PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is envisioned as a standard-setting body. Its primary function is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring uniformity and objectivity. Options A, C, and D describe functions not primarily assigned to PARAKH, which focuses on assessment reform and standardization rather than direct examination conduct, textbook development, or general teacher training.

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A. To conduct annual public examinations for all students from Grade 3 to 12 across India.

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C. To develop and distribute standardized textbooks for all subjects and grades nationwide.

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D. To provide professional development training for teachers on innovative pedagogical techniques.

Question 9

The angle of elevation of the top of a tower 100 m tall from a point 100 m away from its base is:

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45° — tan θ = opposite/adjacent = 100/100 = 1 → θ = 45°.

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30°

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60°

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90°

Question 10

Cochin International Airport achievement:‌​‍

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First solar-powered in world — Fully solar-powered since 2015.‌​‍

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First floating

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First underwater

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Largest in India

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #355