University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #854

Question 1

US-China trade war:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Continued tariffs — Trump imposed new tariffs on China 2025.‌​‍

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Ended

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New deal

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Paused

Question 2

The Indian Parliamentary System (Cabinet-Legislature link) is modelled on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK (Westminster model) — India's parliamentary democracy follows the British Westminster model — PM and Cabinet responsible to Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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Switzerland

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France

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USA

Question 3

Whose autobiography is known as 'Ente Jeevitha Smaranakal'?

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. Kelappan's autobiography.

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 4

Pearl Harbor attack (7 Dec 1941) brought which country into WWII?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — Japan attacked US naval base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ‌​‍Next day, USA declared war on Japan. Germany declared war on USA soon after.

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Italy

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France

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USSR

Question 5

PIL (Public Interest Litigation) started by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice P.N. Bhagwati — Late 1970s. Any citizen can file for public cause.‌​‍

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 6

IndiGo market share:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest airline 60%+ India — Market leader.‌​‍

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Merged

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Small

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Closed

Question 7

T20 World Cup 2024 won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — India won T20 WC 2024 in the West Indies/USA, beating SA in final.‌​‍

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South Africa

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Australia

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England

Question 8

To foster a learning environment that supports students' intrinsic motivation, a teacher should prioritize strategies that enhance students' sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Which of the following teacher actions primarily supports a student's sense of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to choose from a range of project topics and presentation methods. — The correct answer is B. Autonomy refers to a student's feeling of control and choice over their learning. Allowing students to choose topics or methods directly enhances their sense of autonomy. Option A relates to competence, C to relatedness, and D to both competence and positive reinforcement, but B is the most direct way to support autonomy.

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A. Providing clear rubrics and consistent feedback on assignments.

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C. Organizing group activities that promote collaboration and peer support.

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D. Regularly praising students for their effort and improvement, not just their achievements.

Question 9

Which of the following is divisible by 33?

Accepted Answer

2145 — 2145/33 = 65. Divisible.

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1333

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1375

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2133

Question 10

Which 1795 treaty heavily impacted Travancore's economic autonomy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Cochin — The 1795 Treaty of Cochin between EIC and Travancore brought Travancore under British paramountcy.‌​‍

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Treaty of Mangalore

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Treaty of Srirangapatna

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Treaty of Mavelikkara

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #854