University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #374

Question 1

Synonym of RESPITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Break — Short rest.‌​‍

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Hard work

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Continuous

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Toil

Question 2

The first Chief Minister of Kerala, after state formation, was:

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — EMS formed the first elected Kerala government in 1957 after the 1956 state formation.

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R. Sankar

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 3

What does the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra state?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Every nth degree polynomial has exactly n complex roots (with multiplicity) — Proved by Gauss. Complex roots of real polynomials come in conjugate pairs.‌​‍

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Only even degree roots

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Every polynomial has real root

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Only real

Question 4

A visually impaired student in Class 8 requires Braille textbooks and audio learning materials. Which Act primarily ensures these accommodations?

Accepted Answer

B. RPwD Act 2016 — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates accessibility, reasonable accommodations, and inclusive education provisions for persons with disabilities, including Braille and audio materials. The RTE Act ensures education access but does not specify disability-specific accommodations.

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A. RTE Act 2009

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C. National Trust Act 1999

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D. PWD Act 1995

Question 5

Spot the prefix: 'Misunderstand':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mis- — 'Mis-' means wrongly; misunderstand = wrong understanding.‌​‍

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-stand

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un-

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under-

Question 6

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016, what is the minimum percentage of reservation for persons with disabilities in government educational institutions?

Accepted Answer

A. 3% — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates a minimum of 3% reservation for persons with disabilities in government educational institutions. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the legally prescribed percentage.

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B. 4%

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C. 5%

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D. 6%

Question 7

A primary school teacher in Kerala is preparing for the upcoming academic year, considering the recent shifts in educational policy. Under the new 5+3+3+4 curricular framework proposed by NEP 2020, which of the following best describes the 'Foundational Stage'?

Accepted Answer

B. Ages 3 to 8, encompassing Anganwadi/preschool and Grades 1-2, emphasizing play-based learning. — The Foundational Stage (5 years) in NEP 2020 spans ages 3-8, covering 3 years of Anganwadi/preschool and 2 years of primary school (Grades 1-2). It is characterized by flexible, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Options A, C, and D describe other stages or misrepresent the age/grade grouping and pedagogical focus of the Foundational Stage.

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A. Grades 6 to 8, focusing on middle school subjects and vocational exposure.

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C. Grades 3 to 5, concentrating on basic literacy, numeracy, and environmental studies.

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D. Ages 8 to 11, covering Grades 3-5 with a focus on experimental science and mathematics.

Question 8

How many rivers flow eastward in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — 3 rivers flow east (Kabini, Bhavani, Pambar). ‌​‍41 flow west into Arabian Sea. Total 44.

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1

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2

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5

Question 9

Antonym of APPROVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reject — Approve ↔ reject/disapprove.‌​‍

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Accept

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Agree

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Sanction

Question 10

Kerala sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 — highest in India.‌​‍

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984

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1020

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1058

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #374