University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #741

Question 1

Largest freshwater lake:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake, Kollam.‌​‍

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Vembanad

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Ashtamudi

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Periyar

Question 2

Discovery of India by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru.‌​‍

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Gandhi

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 3

The total number of members in the original Constituent Assembly was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

389 — Initially 389 (later reduced to 299 after Partition) — 296 British India + 93 Princely States.‌​‍

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552

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446

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299

Question 4

Mullaperiyar Dam built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1895 — Completed 1895 — operated by Tamil Nadu, located in Kerala.‌​‍

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1920

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1900

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1947

Question 5

Antonym of 'abundant':

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.

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Plentiful

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Rich

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Vast

Question 6

A watch given for repair is an example of a contract of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bailment — Bailment (Section 148, Indian Contract Act) — delivery of goods for a purpose with the understanding that they be returned.‌​‍

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Agency

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General contract

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Sale of goods

Question 7

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 strongly advocates for a shift in teacher preparation programs. Which of the following is a key recommendation of NCFTE 2009 regarding the nature of teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. To prepare teachers for a diverse and inclusive classroom environment. — NCFTE 2009 emphasizes preparing teachers to handle diverse learners and foster inclusive classroom environments, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the spirit of NCFTE 2009, which promotes practical orientation, flexibility, and quality enhancement in teacher education rather than mere theoretical focus, rigid standardization, or reduced duration.

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A. To focus primarily on theoretical knowledge of educational psychology.

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C. To standardize all teacher training content uniformly across the country.

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D. To reduce the duration of teacher training courses to attract more candidates.

Question 8

Attitude component (ABC model):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive — Feelings, actions, thoughts. ‌​‍Attitudes formed through learning, socialization, direct experience.

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Only emotion

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Only action

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One

Question 9

What is the fundamental functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing essential substances, and excreting waste products to form urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Nephron — The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney, performing the crucial tasks of blood filtration, selective reabsorption of vital nutrients, and secretion of waste, ultimately leading to urine formation. The ureter transports urine, the glomerulus is part of the nephron, and the renal pelvis collects urine.

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A. Ureter

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C. Glomerulus

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D. Renal pelvis

Question 10

Pattanam archaeological site:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Associated with Muziris — Roman-era artefacts.‌​‍

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Harappan

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Unknown

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Chola

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #741