University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #392

Question 1

Collective noun for birds:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flock — Flock of birds/sheep; herd of cattle; pack of wolves; pride of lions.‌​‍

Answer

Herd

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Pack

Answer

School

Question 2

A new educational policy in Kerala emphasizes a competency-based learning approach for elementary education. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for translating this policy into a revised curriculum, developing new textbooks, and conducting in-service training for teachers on the new pedagogical methods?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body at the state level, responsible for curriculum development, syllabus design, textbook preparation, and conducting teacher training programs (both pre-service and in-service) to implement educational policies. DPI focuses on administrative control, SSA on elementary education universalization and infrastructure, while KSHEC deals with higher education.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 3

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is an internationally recognized award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine. In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

Accepted Answer

B. 1901 — The Nobel Prizes, including the one for Physiology or Medicine, were first awarded in 1901, as stipulated by the will of Alfred Nobel. The inaugural recipient in this category was Emil von Behring for his groundbreaking work on serum therapy, particularly its application against diphtheria. The other years listed are incorrect for the commencement of the Nobel Prizes.

Answer

A. 1900

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C. 1902

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D. 1905

Question 4

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for the actual exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the air and the blood?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where the vital process of gas exchange occurs. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options are part of the conducting airways, facilitating air passage but not gas exchange.

Answer

A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Larynx

Question 5

Mount Vesuvius in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Italy — Italy — destroyed Pompeii (79 CE).‌​‍

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Spain

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Greece

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Turkey

Question 6

Which articles of the Indian Constitution deal with citizenship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 5-11 — Articles 5-11 (Part II) deal with citizenship.‌​‍

Answer

Article 14-18

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Article 6-12

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Article 36-51

Question 7

A primary school teacher in a remote Kerala village observes that several students have varying learning styles, some with mild learning disabilities, and a few from tribal backgrounds. Which of the following best reflects the core principle of inclusive education in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Adapting the curriculum and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students within the regular classroom. — Inclusive education aims to provide quality education to all students, irrespective of their differences, within the same general education setting. This involves adapting teaching strategies and curriculum to accommodate diverse learning needs. Options A and D represent exclusionary practices, while B limits the scope of inclusion.

Answer

A. Separating students with disabilities into special classes for focused instruction.

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B. Providing individualized education plans only for students formally diagnosed with disabilities.

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D. Encouraging parents of children with special needs to opt for specialized residential schools.

Question 8

Mirror image of 'LINE':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flipped L-I-N-E — LINE reversed and flipped.‌​‍

Answer

EIN𝐿

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None

Answer

reversed letters

Question 9

'Call off' means:

Accepted Answer

Cancel — Call off = cancel something.

Answer

Telephone

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Visit

Answer

Shout

Question 10

Synonym of PRUDENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wise — Careful, judicious.‌​‍

Answer

Foolish

Answer

Careless

Answer

Reckless

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #392