University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #615

Question 1

National Security Advisor 2024-26:

Accepted Answer

Ajit Doval — Ajit Doval since 2014.

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Shivshankar Menon

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MK Narayanan

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Nripendra Misra

Question 2

Which statement is NOT correct? ‌​‍(1) Reign of Terror — French Revolution (2) Bloody Sunday — American Revolution (3) Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 (4) Nationalist Revolution in China in 1949

Accepted Answer

Only (2, 4) — Bloody Sunday (1905) was Russian, not American. ‌​‍China's Nationalist Revolution was 1911 (Xinhai); 1949 was the Communist victory.

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All incorrect

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Only (3)

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Only (1, 3)

Question 3

Which of the following assessment tools is most effective for continuously monitoring a student's progress and identifying areas for intervention throughout a learning unit?

Accepted Answer

B. A portfolio of student work with regular teacher feedback. — A portfolio allows for the collection of student work over time, demonstrating growth and providing opportunities for continuous feedback from the teacher, making it highly effective for ongoing progress monitoring and identifying areas needing intervention. Standardized exams and end-of-semester projects are primarily summative, while a single quiz offers a snapshot rather than continuous, comprehensive monitoring.

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A. A standardized final examination.

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C. A single end-of-semester project.

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D. A surprise quiz covering only the previous day's topic.

Question 4

Martyrs' Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 Jan — 30 January (Gandhi's assassination, 1948).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 5

A history teacher explains to students the significance of National Education Day in India. Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary reason for observing this day?

Accepted Answer

B. To honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birthday and highlight his contributions to education. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th each year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. He was a staunch proponent of universal education and his contributions shaped India's modern education system. Option A refers to Teachers' Day, while options C and D are incorrect dates and events.

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A. To commemorate the birth of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and promote quality education.

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C. To celebrate the enactment of the Right to Education Act on August 15.

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D. To observe the International Literacy Day on September 8.

Question 6

Which article directs the State to implement a Uniform Civil Code?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 44 — Article 44 directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens throughout India. ‌​‍It remains unimplemented nationally.

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Article 40

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Article 48

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Article 50

Question 7

Mathrubhumi newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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1888

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1911

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1946

Question 8

Which social reformer started the movement called 'Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam'?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Sree Narayana Guru

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E.K. Janaki Amma

Question 9

Prob of red card:

Accepted Answer

1/2 — 26 red out of 52 = 1/2.

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1/4

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1/13

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1/52

Question 10

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which of the following best describes the principle of 'reasonable accommodation' in an educational setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others. — Reasonable accommodation, as defined in the RPwD Act, refers to necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments, not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy or exercise all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with others. Options A, C, and D represent segregation, lowered expectations, or exclusion, which are contrary to the principle of equality and inclusion.

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A. Providing separate classrooms for students with disabilities to ensure specialized instruction.

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C. Lowering academic standards for students with disabilities to help them pass examinations.

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D. Exempting students with disabilities from participation in extracurricular activities.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #615