University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #485

Question 1

National Science Day is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 Feb — 28 February (C.V. Raman discovered Raman Effect on this day, 1928).‌​‍

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11 May

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15 Jan

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21 Jun

Question 2

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:

Accepted Answer

We, the People of India — 'We, the People of India' asserts popular sovereignty — inspired by US Constitution preamble.

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India, that is Bharat

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In the name of the Almighty

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To all citizens

Question 3

Agniveer retention:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25% retained — Up to 25% retained.‌​‍

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50%

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All

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None

Question 4

The Industrial Revolution began in:

Accepted Answer

Britain (mid-18th C) — Industrial Revolution started in Britain c. 1760 — textiles, steam power, iron/steel. Spread to continental Europe, USA, Japan.

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France 1750

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Germany 1800

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USA 1850

Question 5

Alexander the Great was a student of:

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Aristotle — Aristotle tutored young Alexander (343-340 BCE) at Mieza. Alexander later conquered Persian Empire, reached Punjab (Battle of Hydaspes 326 BCE).

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Socrates

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Plato

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Pythagoras

Question 6

HTTP status code 500 means:

Accepted Answer

Internal Server Error — 5xx errors indicate server-side problems; 500 = generic internal server error.

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Success

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Not Found

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Forbidden

Question 7

'He died ___ cancer':

Accepted Answer

of — Died of (disease). Died from (accident).

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from

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by

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with

Question 8

Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Backward class reformer — Social reform in Ernakulam.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Priest

Question 9

The Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an integrated scheme for school education in the state. What is a key distinguishing feature of SSK compared to earlier fragmented schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)?

Accepted Answer

B. SSK offers an integrated approach covering school education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) integrates the previously separate schemes of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). Its key distinguishing feature is providing a holistic and integrated approach to school education, covering all levels from pre-primary to higher secondary, ensuring continuity and coherence in educational planning and implementation. The other options describe either limited aspects, specific sub-initiatives, or incorrect objectives of SSK.

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A. SSK exclusively focuses on providing free digital devices to all students in public schools.

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C. SSK is solely responsible for establishing new residential schools for gifted students.

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D. SSK primarily aims to privatize certain aspects of public education for better efficiency.

Question 10

Integral ∫x^n dx (n≠-1):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

x^(n+1)/(n+1) + C — Power rule for integration. ∫1/x dx = ln|x| + C (special case n=-1).‌​‍

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x^(n-1)

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x^n

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nx^(n+1)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #485