University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #584

Question 1

The past participle of 'eat' is:

Accepted Answer

eaten — Eat — ate — eaten.

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ate

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eating

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eats

Question 2

Which social group is most likely to experience social exclusion in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Scheduled Tribes in remote areas — Scheduled Tribes in remote areas often face social exclusion due to geographical isolation, lack of access to education, and economic barriers. Urban professionals, college students, and government employees generally have better access to resources and social integration.

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A. Urban professionals

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C. College students

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D. Government employees

Question 3

Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of which rivers?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers — Muvattupuzha River is formed by the confluence of Thodupuzha, Kaliyar, and Kothamangalam rivers near Muvattupuzha.‌​‍

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Periyar, Chalakudy, and Pampa

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Meenachil, Manimala, and Achankovil

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Chaliyar, Kadalundi, and Iruvanjhipuzha

Question 4

AIR (All India Radio):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Public service broadcaster, Prasar Bharati (1997) — Started 1936 (Indian State Broadcasting Service). ‌​‍Akashvani (Tagore's name, 1956). Prasar Bharati autonomous body.

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Foreign

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Private

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Army

Question 5

During which phase of the 5E learning model would students typically engage in hands-on experiments, collect data, and observe phenomena without direct instruction on the specific concepts being taught?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The 'Explore' phase is characterized by students' direct engagement with the learning environment through hands-on activities, investigations, and data collection. This phase allows learners to develop their own understanding through experience before formal explanations are introduced, aligning with constructivist principles.

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A. Engage

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B. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 6

Voltaire's famous quote defending free speech: 'I disagree with what you say but I will defend…'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Your right to say it, to the death — Voltaire's iconic paraphrase: 'I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.'‌​‍

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The state

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My beliefs

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The truth

Question 7

According to Piaget's theory, during adolescence, individuals typically transition from concrete operational thinking to which stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

C. Formal operational stage — The formal operational stage (Piaget) is characterized by abstract thinking, hypothetical reasoning, and systematic problem-solving, which are hallmarks of adolescent cognitive development. The sensorimotor and preoperational stages precede this, while postformal operational is not part of Piaget's original theory.

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A. Sensorimotor stage

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B. Preoperational stage

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D. Postformal operational stage

Question 8

Vital capacity =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IRV + ERV + TV — Maximum air exhaled after maximum inhalation. ‌​‍~4500-5000 mL. Total Lung Capacity = VC + RV.

Answer

All lung volume

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TV

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Only residual volume

Question 9

The third greatest attraction in the world per a TripAdvisor survey:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Taj Mahal — Taj Mahal ranked among top global attractions in TripAdvisor's 'Travellers' Choice'.‌​‍

Answer

Pisa Tower

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Great Wall of China

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Burj Khalifa

Question 10

Synonym of IMPASSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deadlock — Stalemate.‌​‍

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Solution

Answer

Success

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Progress

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #584