University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #594

Question 1

Sex ratio (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1084 — 1,084 females per 1,000 males — highest in India.‌​‍

Answer

984

Answer

1020

Answer

1058

Question 2

Kerala coastline divided into:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.‌​‍

Answer

2

Answer

Varies

Answer

1

Question 3

Odd one: Gold, Silver, Diamond, Platinum‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Diamond — Diamond is a non-metal (carbon). Others are metals.‌​‍

Answer

Gold

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Silver

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Platinum

Question 4

A leading pharmacologist from Kerala is being felicitated for his exemplary contributions to drug discovery and development, particularly for a novel treatment for a rare disease. Which of the following prestigious national awards is most appropriately conferred upon him for his significant achievements in the medical field?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B.C. Roy Award — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award is a prestigious national award in India, presented by the Medical Council of India for outstanding contributions in the field of medicine. It specifically recognizes exemplary work in various branches of medicine. The other options are for sports (Arjuna, Dronacharya) and literature (Jnanpith), making them inappropriate for contributions to drug discovery and medical science.

Answer

A. Arjuna Award

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C. Dronacharya Award

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D. Jnanpith Award

Question 5

The right to freedom of religion is guaranteed under which Articles of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 25–28 — Articles 25 to 28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion.‌​‍

Answer

Articles 29–30

Answer

Articles 23–24

Answer

Articles 19–22

Question 6

'He is elder than me.' Error:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

elder — 'Older' for general use; 'elder' within family only.‌​‍

Answer

He is

Answer

than me

Answer

No error

Question 7

C.V. Raman won Nobel for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Physics — Physics (1930) — Raman Effect (scattering of light).‌​‍

Answer

Literature

Answer

Peace

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Chemistry

Question 8

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

Answer

A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

Question 9

The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of:

Accepted Answer

USSR (former Soviet Union) — Fundamental Duties were borrowed from the constitution of the former USSR.

Answer

USA

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UK

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Australia

Question 10

The past participle of 'write' is:

Accepted Answer

written — Write — wrote — written. 'I have written a letter.'

Answer

wrote

Answer

writing

Answer

writ

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #594