University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #853

Question 1

Who is the Chairperson of Kerala State Vanitha Commission (then)?

Accepted Answer

K.C. Rosakutty — K.C. Rosakutty was Chairperson of KSWC at the time.

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K. Ajitha

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Sugatha Kumari

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C.K. Janu

Question 2

Consider the approaches to language learning. A key difference between the Audio-lingual Method (ALM) and Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) is how they view and address errors made by learners. Which statement accurately reflects this distinction?

Accepted Answer

B. ALM considers errors as 'bad habits' to be immediately corrected to ensure accuracy, whereas CLT views errors as learning opportunities and tolerates them if they don't impede communication. — The Audio-lingual Method is behaviorist, viewing errors as ingrained 'bad habits' that must be corrected immediately and systematically. In contrast, CLT prioritizes fluency and meaningful communication, so errors are tolerated as part of the natural learning process, provided they do not hinder understanding. Immediate correction is less emphasized in CLT unless it impedes communication.

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A. ALM views errors as a natural part of the learning process and focuses on meaning over form, while CLT prioritizes immediate correction to prevent bad habits.

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C. Both methods advocate for learners to self-correct independently without any teacher intervention.

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D. Both ALM and CLT primarily use explicit grammar rules to prevent errors from occurring.

Question 3

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

Question 4

Emergency 1975 under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 352 — National Emergency — Art 352.‌​‍

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Art 356

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Art 360

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Art 370

Question 5

She is ___ colleague of mine.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a — 'A colleague' (consonant sound) — non-specific singular.‌​‍

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the

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an

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one

Question 6

QUAD members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India, USA, Australia, Japan — India, USA, Australia, Japan — strategic security dialogue.‌​‍

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India, USA, UK, Japan

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India, USA, France, Japan

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India, USA, Australia, UK

Question 7

A 16-year-old boy has started spending significantly more time with his friends, often preferring their company over family outings, and sometimes adopts their opinions and styles even if they conflict with parental views. This shift in social focus primarily reflects which aspect of adolescent social development?

Accepted Answer

C. Importance of peer group and independence from family — Adolescence is a period marked by a growing importance of peer relationships and a natural drive for independence from parents, as individuals seek to establish their own identity and social sphere outside the family unit. Egocentrism is more prominent in early childhood, and increased parental guidance is not the primary driver of this specific behavior.

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A. Development of egocentrism

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B. Increased need for parental guidance

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D. Regression to earlier social stages

Question 8

First cyber police station in India:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — India's first cyber police station opened in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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Bangalore

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Mumbai

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Hyderabad

Question 9

Napier Museum TVM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1855 — Colonial-era natural history + art.‌​‍

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1880

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1947

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1900

Question 10

Change into indirect speech: She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' →

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will→would; tomorrow→the next day.

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She said I will come tomorrow

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She says she will come the next day

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #853