University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #397

Question 1

Under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the maximum permissible student-teacher ratio in a primary school class in Kerala as per the state's implementation guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:35 — The Kerala government, in alignment with RTE Act 2009, has set a maximum student-teacher ratio of 1:35 for primary classes to ensure quality education while accounting for local constraints. While RTE mandates 1:30 nationally, Kerala has relaxed this slightly to address teacher shortages in rural areas. Options 1:25 and 1:40 are incorrect as they are stricter or looser than the state guideline.

Answer

A. 1:30

Answer

C. 1:40

Answer

D. 1:25

Question 2

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Hospital

Answer

Research

Question 3

Which of the following river systems in Kerala is NOT part of the west-flowing category?

Accepted Answer

C. Kabini — The Kabini river is a tributary of the Cauvery, which flows eastward and is not part of Kerala's west-flowing river systems. The other options are west-flowing rivers entirely within Kerala.

Answer

A. Bharathapuzha

Answer

B. Periyar

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D. Pamba

Question 4

Kerala's Human Development Index rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st — Kerala ranks 1st in HDI among Indian states.‌​‍

Answer

15th

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10th

Answer

5th

Question 5

How many triangles are there in a typical Star of David?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — Standard answer.‌​‍

Answer

10

Answer

6

Answer

12

Question 6

What does Article 14 of the Constitution guarantee?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law and equal protection of laws — Article 14: 'The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within India.'‌​‍

Answer

Right to life

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Freedom of speech

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Right to education

Question 7

Niagara Falls height:

Accepted Answer

51m — Horseshoe Falls ~51m.

Answer

20m

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100m

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200m

Question 8

China's National People's Congress chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zhao Leji — Zhao Leji.‌​‍

Answer

Li Qiang

Answer

Others

Answer

Xi

Question 9

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional air connectivity — UDAN is a regional connectivity scheme to make air travel affordable and connect underserved airports.‌​‍

Answer

Waterways

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Bullet trains

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Electric buses

Question 10

'Hardly had he arrived ___ it started raining':

Accepted Answer

when — Hardly...when. Scarcely...when. No sooner...than.

Answer

than

Answer

then

Answer

before

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #397