University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #534

Question 1

Which of the following data collection methods is least suitable for a teacher conducting action research focused on improving students' classroom behavior?

Accepted Answer

D. A single, end-of-year standardized psychological assessment administered by an external expert. — Action research emphasizes ongoing, practical, and context-specific data collection that can inform immediate adjustments. Options A, B, and C are all suitable as they provide direct, formative insights into classroom behavior from various perspectives. Option D, a single, external, standardized assessment, is less suitable because it is often summative, not immediate, and less integrated into the teacher's ongoing reflective practice.

Answer

A. Teacher observation checklists and anecdotal records.

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B. Student self-assessment rubrics for behavior.

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C. Peer observation and feedback on student interactions.

Question 2

Antonym of EXPAND:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shrink — Expand ↔ shrink.‌​‍

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Enlarge

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Stretch

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Grow

Question 3

Cotton is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

White gold — White Gold.‌​‍

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Golden fibre

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Silver fibre

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Green gold

Question 4

In a Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) classroom, which activity best fosters the use of English in real-life situations?

Accepted Answer

B. Role-playing a job interview in pairs — CLT emphasizes the use of language for meaningful communication. Role-playing a job interview simulates real-life interaction, unlike rote memorization or translation. Fill-in-the-blank exercises focus on form rather than function.

Answer

A. Memorizing grammar rules and applying them in drills

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C. Translating sentences from English to the mother tongue

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D. Completing fill-in-the-blank exercises with given vocabulary

Question 5

Who organised Savarna Jatha in Vaikom Satyagraha?

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha (1924).

Answer

A.K. Gopalan

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K. Kelappan

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 6

The author of 'God of Small Things' is:

Accepted Answer

Arundhati Roy — Arundhati Roy won the 1997 Booker Prize for 'The God of Small Things'.

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Kiran Desai

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Jhumpa Lahiri

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Vikram Seth

Question 7

Under the Thrissur blast compensation package, what is the split between SDRF and CMDRF for each deceased victim?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹4 L SDRF + ₹10 L CMDRF — Cabinet approved ₹4 lakh from SDRF and ₹10 lakh from CMDRF, total ₹14 lakh.‌​‍

Answer

₹7 L SDRF + ₹7 L CMDRF

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₹10 L SDRF + ₹4 L CMDRF

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₹14 L CMDRF only

Question 8

Find the odd one: 2, 5, 11, 17, 23, 29

Accepted Answer

2 — 2 is even; rest are odd primes.

Answer

5

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11

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29

Question 9

Suez Canal length:

Accepted Answer

193 km — Approximately 193 km.

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100 km

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300 km

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500 km

Question 10

Pen : Writer :: Needle : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tailor — Writer uses Pen. Tailor uses Needle. Tool-user analogy.‌​‍

Answer

Doctor

Answer

Carpenter

Answer

Painter

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #534