University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #390

Question 1

The antonym of 'BOLD' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Timid — Bold means brave/courageous. Timid means lacking courage. They are antonyms.‌​‍

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Strong

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Brave

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Fierce

Question 2

Which part is wrong in: 'the film that I saw yesterday was about an old man who was living a long time ago'?

Accepted Answer

who was living a long time ago — Should be 'who lived a long time ago' (past simple), not 'was living'.

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the film

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that I saw yesterday

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was about an old man

Question 3

1951 Refugee Convention defines a refugee as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Person fleeing persecution due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in social group — 1951 Convention + 1967 Protocol. ‌​‍India is not a signatory but follows humanitarian principles. Around 100 million displaced globally (UNHCR 2024).

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Any migrant

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Tourist

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Economic migrant

Question 4

India's DigiYatra uses which technology for airport entry?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Facial recognition — DigiYatra uses facial recognition technology for contactless, paperless airport entry at Indian airports.‌​‍

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Fingerprint scan

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Iris scan

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QR code only

Question 5

Nvidia stock surge reason:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

AI chip demand — AI boom.‌​‍

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Gaming

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Crypto

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Auto

Question 6

Sum of ages of father and son = 60. Father 4× son's age. Son:

Accepted Answer

12 — f+s=60, f=4s. 5s=60. s=12.

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10

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15

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8

Question 7

In the context of teaching English as a second language, which approach emphasizes the use of authentic materials and tasks to promote language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A. Task-based language teaching — Task-based language teaching (TBLT) centers on meaningful tasks using authentic materials to simulate real-life language use, fostering natural acquisition. The Silent Way (B) focuses on discovery learning with minimal teacher talk, Total Physical Response (C) uses physical actions tied to language, and the structural approach (D) prioritizes grammatical structures over meaningful communication.

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B. Silent way

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C. Total physical response

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D. Structural approach

Question 8

ONDC is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Open Network for Digital Commerce — Open protocol for e-commerce. Like UPI for shopping.‌​‍

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Defence system

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Satellite

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New currency

Question 9

Which spice is Kerala most famous for globally?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black Pepper — Kerala is known as the 'Land of Spices' and is particularly famous for Black Pepper, historically traded worldwide.‌​‍

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Cinnamon

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Turmeric

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Cardamom

Question 10

Marma in Kalari:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vital points — Pressure points.‌​‍

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Moves

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Weapons

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Names

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #390