University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #872

Question 1

Which district is known as the 'Gateway to Kerala'?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad, with the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, serves as the natural gateway to Kerala from Tamil Nadu.

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Kasaragod

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 2

The Union Government aims to promote a specific national health initiative (e.g., universal vaccination program) which falls primarily under the State List. To ensure its effective implementation across all states, including those with limited financial capacity or differing priorities, the Centre seeks to provide financial assistance linked with performance metrics. Which of the following constitutional provisions would be the most appropriate mechanism for the Union to disburse such funds and issue accompanying directions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 282 (Discretionary grants by the Union or States). — Article 282 provides for discretionary grants by the Union to States for any public purpose, allowing the Union to attach specific conditions and performance metrics for the utilization of funds. This makes it the most suitable mechanism for funding specific national initiatives under the State List while ensuring accountability and adherence to central guidelines. Article 275 grants are primarily statutory, recommended by the Finance Commission, and less flexible for conditional, scheme-specific funding. Article 293 relates to borrowing powers of states, and Article 256 deals with administrat

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A. Article 275 (Grants from the Union to certain States).

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C. Article 293 (Borrowing by States).

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D. Article 256 (Obligation of States and the Union).

Question 3

Basic Structure doctrine from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kesavananda Bharati case — Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala (1973).‌​‍

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Shah Bano case

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Minerva Mills case

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Golaknath case

Question 4

Duffmuttu is a type of:‌​‍

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Mappila men's dance with tambourine — Muslim men's dance.‌​‍

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Hindu

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Women

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Children

Question 5

First Home Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ambedkar

Question 6

Jane Austen's novels:

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Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park — Early 19th century English gentry life. Novels of manners. Unsparing social commentary with irony.

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Dracula

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1984

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War and Peace

Question 7

The SI unit of electric charge is:

Accepted Answer

Coulomb — Coulomb (C); 1 C = 1 A·s.

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

Question 8

Feminism waves:

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First (suffrage), Second (1960s-80s equality/body), Third (1990s intersectionality), Fourth (online) — India: 19th century reformers; 1970s autonomous movement. MeToo movement (2018) global digital wave.

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Only one

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Only two

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No waves

Question 9

In reported speech, what does 'said that' indicate?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indicates indirect speech — E.g., 'He said, "I am tired"' → 'He said that he was tired.' 'That' often optional after 'said'.‌​‍

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Direct

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Question

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Exclamation

Question 10

As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new pedagogical and curricular structure introduces a 'Foundational Stage' of 5 years (ages 3-8). What is the primary pedagogical shift expected from a teacher in this stage compared to the previous system?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasizing play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for holistic development. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) under NEP 2020 emphasizes flexible, multi-faceted, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. This approach aims for holistic development rather than early formal schooling, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy through engaging methods, making option B the correct pedagogical shift.

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A. Focusing on rote memorization of alphabets and numbers for early assessment.

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C. Prioritizing early introduction of formal textbooks and written examinations.

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D. Strictly adhering to subject-specific teaching from kindergarten itself.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #872