University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #848

Question 1

Black soil is found in ___ district of Kerala.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Black soil patches exist in Chittur taluk of Palakkad.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Wayanad

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Kollam

Question 2

Mizoram statehood:

Accepted Answer

1986 — 1986.

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1980

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1990

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1972

Question 3

What are Kerala's physiographic zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). ‌​‍Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 4

The aim of Rajiv Awas Yojana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slum-free India — RAY (2009) aimed at slum-free India.‌​‍

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Housing for SC/ST

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Rural housing

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Urban housing

Question 5

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate feedback strategy in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering feedback in a group setting with peers sharing their observations — Microteaching emphasizes collaborative learning, where peers observe and provide constructive feedback in a group setting. This enhances learning through multiple perspectives and immediate discussion.

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A. Providing feedback only to the teacher after the session

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C. Giving feedback exclusively in written form to avoid embarrassment

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D. Delaying feedback until the next day to allow reflection

Question 6

Kerala fishing harbours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vizhinjam, Kollam, Kochi, Beypore — Major harbours.‌​‍

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Only Beypore

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Only Kochi

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10+

Question 7

The main venue of the Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha at Payyannur (1930).

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Kozhikode

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Ponnani

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Guruvayur

Question 8

Antonym of 'amateur':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

professional — Amateur = non-professional; antonym is 'professional'.‌​‍

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strange

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rookie

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experienced beginner

Question 9

One word: Life story by self:

Accepted Answer

Autobiography — Autobiography.

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Biography

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Memoir

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Journal

Question 10

A 12-month-old child is brought for a routine check-up. The mother reports that the child can pull himself up to stand and move around by holding onto furniture, but is not yet walking independently. Which of the following gross motor milestones is expected for a child of this age?

Accepted Answer

C. Pulls to stand and cruises along furniture — At 12 months, pulling to stand and cruising along furniture are typical gross motor milestones. Walking independently usually develops between 12-15 months. Sitting without support is typically achieved by 6-8 months, and climbing stairs with alternating feet is a much later milestone, around 2-3 years.

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A. Sits without support for extended periods

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B. Walks independently without assistance

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D. Climbs stairs with alternating feet

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #848