University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #371

Question 1

'The assailant ___ several places before being apprehended by the police.' (phrasal verb)

Accepted Answer

called at — 'Called at' = visited a place; 'called on' = visited a person.

Answer

called on

Answer

called up

Answer

called upon

Question 2

A school principal in a government higher secondary school in Kerala needs to obtain official sanction for a new infrastructure project and ensure its financial allocation as per government norms. Which of the following bodies is the primary administrative authority responsible for overseeing such matters related to the functioning and management of government schools in the state?

Accepted Answer

C. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — DPI is the administrative and executive head of school education in Kerala, responsible for implementing government policies, managing schools, approving infrastructure projects, and financial allocations. SCERT focuses on academics, SSA on elementary education access, and KITE on IT education.

Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

Question 3

The longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km) is the longest river in Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 4

When is International Cooperative Day celebrated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First Saturday of July — ICA has celebrated International Day of Cooperatives on the first Saturday of July since 1923.‌​‍

Answer

Second Saturday of November

Answer

Second Saturday of July

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First Saturday of November

Question 5

Kerala's main export:

Accepted Answer

Spices, cashew, seafood — Spices, cashew, seafood, coir.

Answer

Rice

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Steel

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Cars

Question 6

N.V. Krishna Warrier:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scholar-poet — Noted scholar-poet.‌​‍

Answer

Economist

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Actor

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Politician

Question 7

Idiom 'call it a day' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stop working/doing something — Decide to stop for the day.‌​‍

Answer

Say good morning

Answer

Phone someone

Answer

Announce an event

Question 8

Largest district by area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki — 4,358 sq km, largest district.‌​‍

Answer

Palakkad

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Kannur

Answer

Wayanad

Question 9

The exam ___ at 10 AM tomorrow.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

starts — Scheduled future events use Simple Present: 'The exam starts at 10 AM.'‌​‍

Answer

started

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will start

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has started

Question 10

India assumed G20 presidency on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 December 2022 — India assumed the G20 presidency on 1 December 2022, holding it until 30 November 2023.‌​‍

Answer

1 January 2023

Answer

15 August 2022

Answer

1 November 2022

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #371