University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #529

Question 1

Champakulam Moolam is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest snake boat race — Oldest snake boat race in Kerala.‌​‍

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Newest race

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Women's race

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Children's race

Question 2

The first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Rajagopalachari — C. ‌​‍Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. ‌​‍Raman received the first Bharat Ratnas in 1954.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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S. Radhakrishnan

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C.V. Raman

Question 3

Marayoor in Idukki is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Natural sandalwood forests — Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with natural sandalwood forests and is also known for jaggery production.

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Coffee plantations

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Rubber estates

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Teak plantations

Question 4

12.5 + 12.3 minus you (12.5 ÷ 12.3) ratio (a:b form):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5:8 — OCR garbled; answer per standard key 5:8.‌​‍

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8:1

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8:5

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11:8

Question 5

In CCE, which assessment tool is used to evaluate a student's participation and cooperation in group activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Observation schedules — Rating scales are commonly used in CCE to assess specific traits like participation, cooperation, and behavior in group activities. Anecdotal records document incidents, observation schedules track behaviors over time, and portfolio assessment collects samples of student work. Rating scales provide a structured way to evaluate these traits quantitatively.

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A. Anecdotal records

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B. Rating scales

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D. Portfolio assessment

Question 6

Abhijit Banerjee won the Nobel in Economics in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Abhijit Banerjee (Kolkata-born) shared 2019 Nobel with Esther Duflo (his wife) and Michael Kremer for RCT-based poverty research.‌​‍

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2018

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2017

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2020

Question 7

Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for the absorption of most nutrients, including vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

B. Duodenum and jejunum — The duodenum and jejunum are the primary sites for nutrient absorption due to their extensive mucosal surface area (villi and microvilli). The ileum absorbs vitamin B12 and bile salts, while the colon primarily absorbs water and electrolytes. The stomach is mainly involved in digestion, not absorption.

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A. Stomach

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C. Ileum

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D. Colon

Question 8

Schedule 11:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat 29 subjects — Added by 73rd Amendment.‌​‍

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Municipal 18

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Languages

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Oaths

Question 9

ISRO launched the EOS-08 Earth Observation Satellite on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

16 August 2024 — EOS-08 was launched by SSLV-D3 from Sriharikota on 16 August 2024.‌​‍

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22 July 2024

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1 January 2024

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17 February 2024

Question 10

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of:

Accepted Answer

USA — The Preamble was inspired by the American Constitution (especially 'We the People'). The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity were borrowed from France.

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France

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Australia

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Canada

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #529