University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #985

Question 1

In which year was Pathanamthitta district formed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1982 — 1 November 1982.

Answer

1956

Answer

1970

Answer

1990

Question 2

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status by which amendment act?

Accepted Answer

102nd Amendment Act — The National Commission for Backward Classes was granted constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018, which inserted Article 338B.

Answer

89th Amendment Act

Answer

97th Amendment Act

Answer

103rd Amendment Act

Question 3

The RPwD Act, 2016, emphasizes the principle of 'reasonable accommodation' in various settings, including employment. Which of the following best describes the application of 'reasonable accommodation' for an employee with a disability in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

B. Making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure enjoyment of rights on an equal basis with others. — 'Reasonable accommodation' under the RPwD Act, 2016, involves making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure persons with disabilities can enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others, without imposing undue burden. This allows for effective participation in the workplace, unlike options A, C, and D which describe segregation, unwarranted exemptions, or blanket provisions.

Answer

A. Providing a separate, less demanding job role exclusively for employees with disabilities.

Answer

C. Exempting employees with disabilities from all performance appraisals and productivity targets.

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D. Granting extended leave periods for all employees with disabilities irrespective of need.

Question 4

India-UAE CEPA signed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.‌​‍

Answer

2021

Answer

2023

Answer

2020

Question 5

Synonym of PROLIFIC:

Accepted Answer

Productive — Producing much.

Answer

Unproductive

Answer

Slow

Answer

Limited

Question 6

Appam stew:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.‌​‍

Answer

Syrian Christian delicacy

Answer

Breakfast

Answer

Dinner

Question 7

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Ernakulam district — Salim Ali's recommendation.‌​‍

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

Question 8

Berlin Blockade (1948-49) was broken by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Berlin Airlift (US, UK, France flew supplies for 11 months) — USSR blockaded West Berlin (June 1948). ‌​‍Western Allies airlifted 2.3 million tons of supplies. Blockade lifted May 1949.

Answer

Military invasion

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Soviet retreat

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Diplomatic negotiation

Question 9

Ms. Devi, a high school teacher, observes that her students struggle with critical thinking in history lessons. She decides to initiate an action research project. What would be the MOST appropriate first step for Ms. Devi to take immediately after identifying this problem?

Accepted Answer

B. Collect data on current student performance in critical thinking through observations, surveys, or assignments. — After identifying a problem, the first crucial step in action research is to gather relevant data to understand the problem in depth and establish a baseline. This data collection (Option B) helps to confirm the problem's existence, identify its scope, and inform the subsequent planning of interventions. While reviewing literature (Option C) is valuable, it typically follows initial data collection or problem refinement, and immediately implementing a solution (Option A) or designing a formal experimental study (Option D) bypasses the investigative phase central to action research.

Answer

A. Immediately introduce a new textbook chapter on critical thinking skills.

Answer

C. Review existing academic literature on critical thinking strategies in history education.

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D. Formulate a hypothesis about the causes of poor critical thinking and design an experimental study.

Question 10

Idukki is the ___ district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest by area — Largest by area (~4,479 sq km).‌​‍

Answer

Smallest

Answer

Most populated

Answer

Newest

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #985