University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #556

Question 1

Kavalam Narayana Panicker:‌​‍

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Theatre — Theatre doyen.‌​‍

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Cinema

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Music

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Novel

Question 2

One word: Lowest point:

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Nadir — Nadir.

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Zenith

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Apex

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Peak

Question 3

The correct passive of 'Somebody stole my bag' is:‌​‍

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My bag was stolen — Past simple passive: was/were + past participle; 'steal' → 'stolen'.‌​‍

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My bag is stolen

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My bag has been stealing

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My bag was stole

Question 4

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as the first Education Minister of independent India. His tenure saw the initiation of several key educational reforms and institutions. Which of the following initiatives is most closely associated with his vision for a robust national education system?

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B. Formation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1953, which was tasked with coordinating and maintaining standards of university education. While Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, NEP 2020, and the Mid-Day Meal Scheme are crucial educational initiatives, they were introduced much later than his tenure.

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A. Establishment of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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C. Introduction of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

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D. Implementation of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Question 5

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy is implemented in many countries to improve child health outcomes. Which of the following statements about IMNCI is INCORRECT?

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D. It requires extensive laboratory investigations for accurate classification. — IMNCI is designed for resource-limited settings and relies on clinical signs and symptoms (syndromic approach) for classification and treatment, rather than extensive laboratory investigations. It does emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and is primarily focused on children under 5 years of age.

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A. It uses a syndromic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

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B. It emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

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C. It is primarily for children under 5 years of age.

Question 6

A teacher wants to introduce a complex scientific concept, like the working of a human heart, to a class of 8th graders. Which of the following teaching aids would be MOST effective in ensuring clear understanding and retention among students, specifically focusing on the dynamic process of blood circulation?

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D. An interactive digital simulation or video animation showing blood flow through the heart and body. — For understanding a dynamic process like blood circulation, an interactive digital simulation or video animation is most effective. It visually demonstrates the continuous flow and changes over time, which static charts or even 3D models cannot fully convey. Hands-on dissection focuses more on anatomy than the dynamic process itself.

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A. A large, detailed wall chart depicting the anatomy of the heart.

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B. A hands-on dissection of an animal heart.

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C. A 3D model of the human heart with movable parts.

Question 7

Who was CJI of India at the start and end of 2025?‌​‍

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Khanna then Gavai — Start of 2025: Sanjiv Khanna (since 11 Nov 2024). ‌​‍He retired on 13 May 2025. Since 14 May 2025: B.R. ‌​‍Gavai.

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Gavai both

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Khanna both

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Chandrachud then Khanna

Question 8

Schedule 4:‌​‍

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RS allocation — Rajya Sabha seat allocation to states/UTs.‌​‍

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LS allocation

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Languages

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Salaries

Question 9

One word: One who compiles a dictionary:‌​‍

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Lexicographer — Lexicographer.‌​‍

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Etymologist

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Philologist

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Linguist

Question 10

One word: Study of meanings:

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Semantics — Semantics.

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Syntax

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Phonology

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Morphology

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #556