University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #896

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places significant emphasis on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for all children. Which specific national initiative was launched to operationalize this goal, especially for children by Grade 3?

Accepted Answer

B. National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat Mission) — The NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, as envisioned by NEP 2020. While RUSA and NHEQF pertain to higher education and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader school education program, NIPUN Bharat is specifically designed to address the FLN goals.

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A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for secondary education

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D. National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF)

Question 2

Synonym of EBULLIENT:‌​‍

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Enthusiastic — Full of energy.‌​‍

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Angry

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Tired

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Sad

Question 3

Which countries play the Ashes cricket tests?‌​‍

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England-Australia — The Ashes — historic Test series between England and Australia.‌​‍

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England-New Zealand

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England-Sri Lanka

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England-France

Question 4

Milton's epic:‌​‍

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Paradise Lost — Blank verse epic (1667). ‌​‍12 books. Falls of Satan and Adam-Eve. ‌​‍'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.'

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Iliad

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Odyssey

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Canterbury Tales

Question 5

A student is exceptional at navigating complex maps, visualizing three-dimensional objects, and designing intricate architectural models. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, this student likely possesses a high degree of which intelligence?

Accepted Answer

D. Spatial intelligence — Spatial intelligence, as defined by Gardner, is the capacity to think in three dimensions, visualize accurately, and manipulate mental images. The student's proficiency in navigating maps, visualizing 3D objects, and designing models are all strong indicators of this specific intelligence. Musical, bodily-kinesthetic, and logical-mathematical intelligences are distinct domains that do not directly relate to these skills.

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A. Musical intelligence

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B. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

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C. Logical-mathematical intelligence

Question 6

PIL (Public Interest Litigation) started by:

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

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Nehru

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

Question 7

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:‌​‍

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Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.‌​‍

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

Question 8

Governor's oath by:

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CJI HC — Chief Justice of concerned High Court.

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President

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CJI SC

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PM

Question 9

The National Teacher's Award in India is conferred on selected teachers annually by the President of India. A key objective behind instituting this award is to:

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C. Celebrate the unique contribution of teachers and to enhance their public recognition and respect. — The primary objective of the National Teacher's Award is to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers to the nation's education system. It aims to elevate the status of teachers and inspire them to excel in their profession, rather than focusing on financial incentives or curriculum standardization.

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A. Provide financial incentives solely to teachers working in remote rural areas.

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B. Discourage teachers from pursuing higher education beyond their initial qualifications.

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D. Standardize the curriculum and teaching methods across all states and union territories.

Question 10

Which of the following reformers is known for founding the 'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' to uplift the depressed classes in Kerala during the early 20th century?

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B. Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 to address the social and educational upliftment of the depressed classes in Kerala. Chattampi Swamikal was a social reformer but not associated with this organisation. Vagbhatananda worked for the renaissance of Ezhava community but not through this sangham. K. Kelappan was a prominent Gandhian leader and not directly linked to this initiative.

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A. Chattampi Swamikal

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C. Vagbhatananda

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D. K. Kelappan

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #896