University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #893

Question 1

Civil society refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.‌​‍

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 2

Sociology as a discipline was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Auguste Comte (1838, 'social physics' → sociology) — Positivism. ‌​‍Three stages: theological, metaphysical, positive. Considered sociology 'queen of sciences'.

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Marx

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Weber

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Durkheim

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a key component of microteaching skills?

Accepted Answer

B. Use of audio-visual aids for every lesson — Microteaching focuses on practicing a single teaching skill in a controlled environment, not necessarily requiring audio-visual aids for every lesson. Components like lesson planning, feedback, and short-duration practice are essential.

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A. Lesson planning with clear learning objectives

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C. Feedback session with peers or mentors

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D. Practice of a single teaching skill in a short duration

Question 4

What is the theme of 2016 Zero Discrimination Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stand out — UNAIDS 2016 Zero Discrimination Day theme: 'Stand Out'.‌​‍

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Live up

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Speak Loud for Justice

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Stand up

Question 5

Shopkeeper marks 20% above CP, offers 10% disc. Profit%:

Accepted Answer

8% — 1.2×0.9=1.08.

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10%

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12%

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5%

Question 6

Sarkaria Commission (1983) on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre-State relations — Centre-State relations.‌​‍

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Judiciary

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Police

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Elections

Question 7

Varkala:

Accepted Answer

Beach-cliff, TVM — Coastal cliff beach.

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Hill

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Backwater

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Forest

Question 8

Identify the figure of speech: 'Oh death, where is thy sting?'

Accepted Answer

Personification / Apostrophe — Addressing an abstract concept (death) as if it were a person = apostrophe/personification.

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Oxymoron

Question 9

In an aseptic processing area for sterile product manufacturing, which ISO classification represents the highest level of cleanliness (i.e., fewest particles allowed)?

Accepted Answer

C. ISO 5 — ISO classification systems rank cleanrooms by the number of particles allowed per cubic meter of air, with lower ISO numbers indicating a higher level of cleanliness. ISO 5 (equivalent to Class 100 or Grade A) is the highest standard for critical operations where sterile products are exposed, such as filling zones. ISO 7 and ISO 8 represent progressively less stringent cleanliness levels for surrounding areas.

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A. ISO 7

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B. ISO 8

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D. ISO 9

Question 10

Athirappilly Falls is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy River — Athirappilly Falls on Chalakudy River, Thrissur district.‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Periyar

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Pamba

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #893