University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #980

Question 1

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, aimed to normalize relations between Israel and several Arab states. Which of the following countries was NOT a signatory to the original Abraham Accords?

Accepted Answer

C. Saudi Arabia — The Abraham Accords were initially signed by Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain in 2020. Sudan later joined in October 2020. Saudi Arabia was not a signatory to the original accords, although it has engaged in normalization talks with Israel. The distractors include UAE and Bahrain, which were early signatories, and Sudan, which joined later.

Answer

A. United Arab Emirates

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B. Bahrain

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D. Sudan

Question 2

Radian measure of 180°:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

π — π radians = 180°. Conversion: multiply by π/180 for degree → radian.‌​‍

Answer

π/2

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2π

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π/3

Question 3

A member of the state assembly must be at least:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 years — Minimum age for Vidhan Sabha membership = 25 years.‌​‍

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18 years

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21 years

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30 years

Question 4

A language teacher is using a method where students listen to dialogues, repeat sentences, and practice substitution drills extensively. The focus is on habit formation and error avoidance through immediate correction. This teaching approach is characteristic of which language teaching method?

Accepted Answer

C. Audio-lingual Method (ALM) — The Audio-lingual Method (ALM) relies heavily on habit formation through repetition, memorization of dialogues, and pattern drills. It focuses primarily on listening and speaking skills, aiming to prevent errors through strict control and immediate correction, aligning with the described practices. CLT, Grammar-Translation, and TBLT have different core principles and classroom activities.

Answer

A. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

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B. Grammar-Translation Method

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D. Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)

Question 5

Kerala Students' Scholarship schemes:

Accepted Answer

Multiple (minority, merit, etc) — Diverse scholarships.

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Only merit

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None

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Only SC/ST

Question 6

Chandrayaan-3 landing date:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 Aug 2023 — 23 August 2023 — soft landing near lunar south pole.‌​‍

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24 Aug 2023

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22 Aug 2023

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14 Jul 2023

Question 7

Which power of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days — RS can only delay Money Bills for up to 14 days; can recommend amendments which LS may accept or reject.

Answer

To decide whether a bill is a money bill

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To initiate a money bill

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To reject or amend a money bill

Question 8

SR Bommai case (1994):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 356 misuse — Limited Art 356 — President's Rule subject to judicial review.‌​‍

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Art 370

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Art 14

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Art 21

Question 9

Art 48A:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Environment — Protection of environment (42nd Am).‌​‍

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Education

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Cottage industry

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Heritage

Question 10

The arithmetic mean of first 10 odd numbers (1,3,...,19) is:

Accepted Answer

10 — Sum = 10² = 100; mean = 100/10 = 10.

Answer

9

Answer

11

Answer

20

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #980