University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #766

Question 1

If × means +, + means ÷, ÷ means -, - means ×, then 8 × 7 - 8 + 4 ÷ 2 = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — Substitute operators: 8 + 7 × 8 ÷ 4 - 2. ‌​‍Apply BODMAS: 7×8÷4 = 14. Then 8 + 14 - 2 = 20.

Answer

24

Answer

18

Answer

22

Question 2

The principle that 'justice should be proportionate to ability/contribution' is part of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three Principles of Justice — Proportionate Justice is one of the three principles (alongside Equal Treatment and Recognition of Special Needs).‌​‍

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Retributive Justice

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Natural Law

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Distributive Justice only

Question 3

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 strongly advocate for 'holistic development' of learners. Which of the following best describes the implication of this principle for classroom practice?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating co-curricular activities, emotional well-being, and critical thinking alongside academics. — Holistic development implies nurturing all aspects of a child's personality, including cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and aesthetic dimensions. This requires integrating diverse activities, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering critical thinking alongside academic learning. Options A, B, and D represent narrow or outdated approaches that contradict the concept of holistic development.

Answer

A. Focusing solely on academic excellence and competitive performance.

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B. Emphasizing rote memorization to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

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D. Restricting learning to textbook knowledge to maintain uniformity in assessment.

Question 4

Puducherry Art:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

239A — Special for UTs with Assembly.‌​‍

Answer

370

Answer

239AA

Answer

239B

Question 5

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

Answer

Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 6

The winner of 'Odakkuzhal Award 2016' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S. Joseph — S. Joseph won Odakkuzhal Award 2016 for 'Manushyanu Oru Aamukham'.‌​‍

Answer

Sugatha Kumari

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O.N.V. Kurup

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Attoor Ravi Varma

Question 7

The 'No Detention Policy' under the RTE Act, 2009, as implemented in Kerala, applies to students up to which class before they face any form of academic assessment or grade retention?

Accepted Answer

B. Class 8 — Kerala follows the 'No Detention Policy' up to Class 8, meaning students cannot be held back or failed until they complete Class 8 under the RTE Act. This policy aims to reduce stress and dropout rates. After Class 8, schools may conduct assessments, and students may face grade retention if necessary. Options Class 5 and Class 3 are incorrect as they are below the RTE mandate, while Class 10 is beyond the policy's scope.

Answer

A. Class 5

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C. Class 10

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D. Class 3

Question 8

First Dalit President:

Accepted Answer

Both — K.R. Narayanan (1997) and Kovind (2017).

Answer

K.R. Narayanan

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Ram Nath Kovind

Answer

V.V. Giri

Question 9

A child receives a vaccine against measles. This type of immunity, where the body produces its own antibodies in response to an antigen, is known as:

Accepted Answer

D. Active artificial immunity — Active artificial immunity is acquired through vaccination, where the body is deliberately exposed to an antigen (e.g., weakened or inactivated pathogen) to stimulate its own immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells. Passive immunity involves receiving pre-formed antibodies (e.g., from mother to child or through antitoxin injections), while natural immunity occurs through natural exposure to a pathogen.

Answer

A. Passive natural immunity

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B. Passive artificial immunity

Answer

C. Active natural immunity

Question 10

Internet users India (approx):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

850+ million — ~850M users.‌​‍

Answer

500M

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1 billion+

Answer

2 billion

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #766