University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #880

Question 1

A Primary Health Centre (PHC) is planning to conduct a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign for lymphatic filariasis. Which of the following is the MOST critical step before starting the campaign?

Accepted Answer

B. Training ASHAs and other health workers on drug administration and side effects — Training health workers on drug administration and management of side effects is critical to ensure safe and effective delivery of MDA. While survey (A) and awareness (D) are important, they are not the most critical step. Distributing mosquito nets (C) is not directly related to MDA for lymphatic filariasis.

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A. Conducting a door-to-door survey to identify eligible individuals

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C. Distributing free mosquito nets to all households

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D. Organizing a community awareness programme on the benefits of MDA

Question 2

The deepest point in the world's oceans is:‌​‍

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Mariana Trench — The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean contains the Challenger Deep (~11,034 m), the deepest known point on Earth.‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

Question 3

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) has been a transformative initiative in Kerala's education sector. What is its fundamental aim, distinguishing it from routine departmental activities?

Accepted Answer

C. To elevate public education to global standards by enhancing physical infrastructure, digital learning, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. — The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a holistic initiative aimed at transforming the public education sector in Kerala. Its fundamental goal is to elevate the overall standard of government and aided schools by enhancing infrastructure, integrating digital learning, improving academic quality, and fostering active community participation, rather than just focusing on routine administrative tasks. The other options represent either routine activities or specific, limited aspects, not the fundamental transformative aim of the mission.

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A. To provide free textbooks and uniforms to all students in government schools.

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B. To focus on improving teacher-student ratios by strictly limiting class sizes across all public schools.

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D. To implement a new system of annual examinations for all students from Class 1 to 10.

Question 4

India's 'Social Movements' scholars include:‌​‍

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All contributed — T. ‌​‍K. Oommen (protest theories), Ghanshyam Shah (critical review), Beteille (caste-class). ‌​‍Rich Indian literature on social movements.

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Andre Beteille

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M. N. Srinivas

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T. K. Oommen, Ghanshyam Shah

Question 5

The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in Kerala, instituted in memory of the renowned poet and lyricist Vayalar Ramavarma. It is presented annually to a distinguished work in which language?

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C. Malayalam — The Vayalar Ramavarma Memorial Literary Award is a highly esteemed award specifically for Malayalam literature. It recognizes outstanding literary works published in the Malayalam language. The other languages listed are not the focus of this particular award.

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A. English

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B. Tamil

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D. Hindi

Question 6

India's population (2024 estimate):‌​‍

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143+ crore — Around 143-144 crore.‌​‍

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130 crore

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150 crore

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140 crore

Question 7

What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?‌​‍

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Bit — A Bit (Binary Digit) is the smallest unit of data, having a value of either 0 or 1. ‌​‍A Byte = 8 bits.

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Byte

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Nibble

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Kilobyte

Question 8

Akshaya — Kerala project:‌​‍

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e-literacy — e-literacy project.‌​‍

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Transport

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Healthcare

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Fish

Question 9

RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) — India:‌​‍

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Withdrew from RCEP negotiations in 2019 — India withdrew in Nov 2019 citing concerns about Chinese imports. ‌​‍RCEP (15 nations, world's largest trade bloc) signed Nov 2020 without India.

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Joined

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Founded it

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Never negotiated

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment tool?

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B. Mid-term classroom quiz with feedback. — Formative assessments are ongoing and provide feedback during the learning process. A mid-term quiz (B) fits this definition, whereas final exams (A), board exams (C), and annual reports (D) are summative in nature.

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A. Final term examination.

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C. State-level board examination.

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D. Annual school performance report.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #880