University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #360

Question 1

A teacher observes that a student, Priya, frequently appears tired, hungry, and struggles to concentrate in class, often falling asleep. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs should the teacher prioritize addressing before expecting academic improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits that basic physiological needs, such as food and rest, must be met before an individual can focus on higher-level needs like learning and concentration. Priya's symptoms of tiredness and hunger indicate unmet physiological needs, which are fundamental to her ability to engage in academic activities. Addressing esteem, self-actualization, or love and belonging needs would be less effective if these basic needs are not first satisfied.

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A. Self-actualization needs

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B. Esteem needs

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D. Love and belonging needs

Question 2

PM WANI scheme is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Public Wi-Fi access — PM WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) aims to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots across India through small entrepreneurs.‌​‍

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Water distribution

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Animal welfare

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Women empowerment

Question 3

India has how many Ramsar sites:

Accepted Answer

75+ — Over 75 Ramsar wetland sites (2023-24).

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26

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46

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100

Question 4

Polygraph tests ___ accepted in court cases.

Accepted Answer

have been — Present perfect passive 'have been accepted' fits the timeframe.

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will have

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were used

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are known

Question 5

The Ezhava Memorial submitted on 3 September 1896 was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. P. Palpu — Dr P. ‌​‍Palpu led the Ezhava Memorial demanding representation of the Ezhava community in Travancore service.

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Kumaran Asan

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G.P. Pillai

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 6

Contour lines on topographic map:

Accepted Answer

Join points of equal elevation — Spacing: close = steep slope; wide = gentle. Closed loops = hills or depressions (hachures for depression).

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Roads

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Boundaries

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Rivers

Question 7

One word: Play with happy ending:‌​‍

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Comedy — Comedy.‌​‍

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Farce

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Drama

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Tragedy

Question 8

Which of the following is the primary administrative function of the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) in Kerala's education system?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing state educational policies and managing the administration of government schools. — The DPI (now Directorate of General Education) is primarily responsible for the administrative control and implementation of educational policies formulated by the state government, including the management of government schools. Options A, C, and D are mainly functions of SCERT (academic aspects, curriculum, research) or DIETs (teacher training).

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A. Developing educational research and curriculum frameworks for all school levels.

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C. Conducting in-service training programs for teachers and educational administrators.

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D. Formulating academic guidelines and preparing textbooks for elementary education.

Question 9

The three pillars of the mass media discussed in the Class 8 SS text are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Print, electronic, new media (internet) — Mass media is classified into print, electronic (radio/TV) and new/digital media.‌​‍

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TV, cinema, theatre

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Print, radio, television

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Newspaper, book, magazine

Question 10

A newborn is assessed at 5 minutes after birth with the following findings: heart rate 110 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace when stimulated, body pink with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

A. 6 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Heart Rate (>100 bpm = 2, so 110 bpm = 2); Respiratory Effort (Weak cry = 1); Muscle Tone (Some flexion = 1); Reflex Irritability (Grimace = 1); Color (Body pink, blue extremities = 1). Adding these scores (2+1+1+1+1) results in a total APGAR score of 6. This score indicates that the newborn needs some observation or intervention.

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B. 7

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C. 8

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D. 9

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #360