University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #968

Question 1

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new pedagogical and curricular structure 5+3+3+4 categorizes school education. A teacher instructing students of Class 4 would primarily fall under which stage, and what would be a defining characteristic of this stage's pedagogy?

Accepted Answer

B. Preparatory Stage; focusing on discovery, activity-based learning, and interactive classroom teaching. — The NEP 2020 structure is 5 (Foundational: 3-8 yrs, Gr 1-2) + 3 (Preparatory: 8-11 yrs, Gr 3-5) + 3 (Middle: 11-14 yrs, Gr 6-8) + 4 (Secondary: 14-18 yrs, Gr 9-12). Class 4 falls under the Preparatory Stage, which focuses on discovery, activity-based learning, and interactive classroom teaching, transitioning from play-based to more formal but still interactive learning. The other stages correspond to different age groups and pedagogical approaches.

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A. Foundational Stage; emphasizing multi-level play-based and activity-based learning.

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C. Middle Stage; promoting subject-oriented pedagogical and curricular methodology.

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D. Secondary Stage; encouraging multidisciplinary study with greater critical thinking and flexibility.

Question 2

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced GST?

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101st Amendment — The 101st Constitutional Amendment (2016) introduced GST. It was implemented on 1 July 2017.

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99th Amendment

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100th Amendment

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102nd Amendment

Question 3

A parent in Kerala is concerned about the medium of instruction for their child in primary school, in light of recent educational policy discussions. As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably beyond?

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C. The home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates that wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, should be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language. This approach is believed to promote better learning outcomes and cognitive development. Options A, B, and D contradict the specific emphasis on mother tongue/local language as the preferred medium of instruction in the early stages.

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A. English, to ensure global competitiveness and early exposure.

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B. Any scheduled Indian language, chosen by the state government based on student preference.

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D. Sanskrit or classical languages, to preserve cultural heritage.

Question 4

Kunchacko:‌​‍

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Filmmaker — Film producer — Udaya Studios.‌​‍

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Politician

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Monk

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Author

Question 5

When I saw my old friend, I was ___‌​‍

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delighted — 'Delighted' (past participle as adjective expressing feeling).‌​‍

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delightful

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delight

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delighting

Question 6

Instituted by the Vayalar Rama Varma Memorial Trust, the Vayalar Award is a significant annual literary award in Kerala. For what specific achievement is this award primarily given?

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D. The best single literary work published in Malayalam in the previous calendar year. — The Vayalar Award is primarily given for the best single literary work published in Malayalam during the previous calendar year, recognizing excellence in contemporary Malayalam literature. It is not awarded for lifetime achievement in theatre or for overall contributions to literary criticism. Its scope is generally focused on a specific, recently published work rather than a collection over several years.

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A. Lifetime achievement in Malayalam theatre.

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B. Overall contribution to Malayalam literary criticism.

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C. The best literary work published in Malayalam during the preceding five years.

Question 7

The 'Privy Purse' granted to princes was abolished in 1971 by:‌​‍

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26th Amendment — 26th Constitutional Amendment (1971) under Indira Gandhi abolished Privy Purses.‌​‍

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44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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42nd Amendment

Question 8

A scientist is designing a radiation detector to specifically identify alpha particles emitted from a radioactive source, while minimizing interference from beta and gamma radiation. Which of the following detector characteristics would be most effective for this purpose?

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B. A very thin window or no window, and a short detection path within the detector. — Alpha particles have very low penetrating power and a short range in matter. Therefore, a detector with a very thin window or no window allows them to enter, and a short detection path is sufficient to capture their energy before they are fully absorbed, effectively distinguishing them from more penetrating beta and gamma radiation. Thick lead shielding is primarily for gamma rays, liquid scintillators are general-purpose but less specific for alpha due to range, and a magnetic field deflects both alpha and beta particles without selective identification based on entry alone.

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A. A thick lead shielding around the detector.

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C. A high-density liquid scintillator.

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D. A strong magnetic field across the detection area.

Question 9

Art 3:

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Both formation and alteration — Parliament can form, alter, cede territory.

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Formation of new states

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Admission

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Alter territory

Question 10

Secularization thesis holds that as societies modernise:‌​‍

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Religion declines in social significance (disputed) — Classic secularization theory (Comte, Weber). ‌​‍Challenged by Peter Berger, José Casanova — religion adapts rather than disappears.

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Religion grows

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Religion stays same

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Religion becomes universal

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #968