University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #446

Question 1

The Anti-Terrorist Act POTA was enacted in:

Accepted Answer

2002 (POTA) — POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002) under Vajpayee. Repealed 2004 by UPA. UAPA amendments (2008, 2019) now the main anti-terror law.

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1987 (TADA)

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2008

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2019

Question 2

A Kerala PSC HSA Part A candidate designs a question paper where formative assessment includes 'Portfolio Assessment' for a student project. Which statement about its application in CCE Kerala model is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. It helps the teacher assess students' progress, skills, and attitudes over time through documented evidence — Portfolio assessment in formative CCE gathers samples (projects, observations) to evaluate progress, skills, and attitudes. Distractor B is wrong because grades are assigned via summative written exams, not portfolio size. It is NOT a standardised comparison tool.

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A. Portfolio assessment is used exclusively to evaluate students' handwriting skills in projects

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C. Portfolio assessment is a summative tool to assign grades based on project size

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D. It is a standardised assessment to compare students across schools

Question 3

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes action research from traditional academic research in an educational setting?

Accepted Answer

A. It is conducted by practitioners to solve immediate, specific problems in their own context. — Action research is fundamentally participatory and contextual, focusing on practical problem-solving and improvement within the practitioner's own setting. Unlike traditional research, its primary goal is not generalizability or theory-building, but rather immediate, localized change. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics more aligned with traditional, formal research.

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B. It primarily aims to generate generalizable theories applicable across diverse settings.

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C. It strictly adheres to pre-defined experimental designs and statistical analyses.

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D. It requires extensive external funding and approval from institutional review boards.

Question 4

'Ten kilometres ___ a long distance':

Accepted Answer

is — Distance as a single unit takes singular verb.

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are

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be

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were

Question 5

A group of soldiers is called a ___.

Accepted Answer

Troop — Troop = group of soldiers; troupe = performers; herd = cattle; flock = birds/sheep.

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Troupe

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Herd

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Flock

Question 6

Row of 7. Mid position:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4th — 4th.‌​‍

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3rd

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5th

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2nd

Question 7

Ashtamudi Lake shape:

Accepted Answer

Octopus-like (8 arms) — Ashtamudi = 'Eight braids' — 8-pointed shape.

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Star

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Circular

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Linear

Question 8

Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Rajya Sabha fails to return a Money Bill within fourteen days, the Bill is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. — Statement C is correct. Article 109(5) of the Constitution specifies that if the Rajya Sabha does not return a Money Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. Statement A is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on a Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept, and it cannot amend or reject it. Statement B is incorrect as a Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement D is incorrect because the President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration; they must either give assent or withhold assent.

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A. The Rajya Sabha can amend a Money Bill, but cannot reject it.

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B. A Money Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament, provided it is certified by the Speaker.

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D. The President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament, similar to an Ordinary Bill.

Question 9

India joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — India joined MTCR June 2016 as full member. ‌​‍Gateway to global missile tech markets. Yet to join NSG (Nuclear Suppliers Group) due to China's opposition.

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2020

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Not yet

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2001

Question 10

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a significant change in the existing 10+2 curricular structure for school education. What is the new pedagogical and curricular structure recommended by NEP 2020?

Accepted Answer

B. 5+3+3+4 system — The NEP 2020 replaces the 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 pedagogical and curricular framework, encompassing Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages. The other options are incorrect structural models not proposed by NEP 2020.

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A. 8+4 system

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C. 6+2+4 system

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D. 10+2+3 system

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #446