University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #887

Question 1

Kerala floods year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kerala floods August 2018 — worst in 100 years.‌​‍

Answer

2017

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2019

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2016

Question 2

Indulekha written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O. Chandu Menon — First major Malayalam novel (1889).‌​‍

Answer

C.V. Raman Pillai

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Ezhuthachan

Answer

Basheer

Question 3

Maternity Benefit Act amended:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — 2017 — increased leave to 26 weeks.‌​‍

Answer

2018

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2022

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2020

Question 4

Article 370 abrogated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 Aug 2019 — Presidential order on 5 August 2019.‌​‍

Answer

31 Oct 2019

Answer

2 Nov 2019

Answer

15 Aug 2019

Question 5

A significant challenge in urban planning within a particular physiographic division of Kerala is managing the impact of extensive laterite soil formations and an undulating topography marked by numerous small hills and valleys. In which of Kerala's physiographic divisions would an urban planner most frequently encounter these specific geological and topographical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

C. Midland Region — The Midland Region of Kerala is distinctly characterized by its undulating topography, comprising numerous small hills and valleys, and extensive laterite soil formations. These features present unique challenges for urban planning, including land development and infrastructure placement, unlike the flat sandy soils of the lowlands or the steep forested terrain of the highlands.

Answer

A. Highland Region

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B. Coastal Lowlands

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D. Estuarine Plains

Question 6

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.

Answer

Robert Bruce Foote

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Babington

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William Logan

Question 7

The Cape of Good Hope, rounded by Dias in 1488, is located at the southern tip of:

Accepted Answer

Africa — Cape of Good Hope is in present-day South Africa.

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South America

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Asia

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Australia

Question 8

Which of the following is the most critical step in microteaching that ensures the teacher’s skill is effectively demonstrated and evaluated?

Accepted Answer

D. Providing immediate feedback to the learner after the session — Microteaching emphasizes immediate feedback to refine skills. While selecting engaging topics (A) and using aids (C) are important, the core of microteaching is the feedback loop (D). Breaking skills into components (B) is preparatory but not the critical step.

Answer

A. Selecting the topic based on student interest

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B. Breaking the skill into smaller, teachable components

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C. Using audiovisual aids to enhance teaching effectiveness

Question 9

Deepest lake world:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Baikal (1,642m).‌​‍

Answer

Superior

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Caspian

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Tanganyika

Question 10

Kakki Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Pamba — Pamba tributary — Sabarigiri project.

Answer

Periyar

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Chalakudy

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #887