University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #990

Question 1

The Concept of Panchayati Raj was introduced in India first in:

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan (Nagaur, 1959) — Nehru inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj at Nagaur, Rajasthan, on 2 October 1959.

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Assam

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Maharashtra

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Karnataka

Question 2

103rd Amendment (2019):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EWS 10% reservation — 10% EWS reservation.‌​‍

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SC/ST

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Women

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Minorities

Question 3

A diabetic patient's urine test shows positive for ketones. Which biochemical process is primarily responsible for ketone production?

Accepted Answer

B. Lipolysis — Ketone bodies are produced during lipolysis (B) when fatty acids are metabolized in the absence of adequate glucose (starvation or diabetes). Glycolysis (A) and glycogenolysis (C) do not produce ketones; gluconeogenesis (D) consumes them.

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A. Glycolysis

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C. Glycogenolysis

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D. Gluconeogenesis

Question 4

Under the 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' (SSA) in Kerala, which intervention specifically targets the enrollment and retention of girls from marginalized communities in government schools?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Kanya' Scholarships — Gender Sensitization Programmes under SSA Kerala focus on creating awareness and addressing barriers to girls' education, including social norms and stereotypes, to improve enrollment and retention in schools. Kuttikootam is a daycare initiative, 'Kanya' Scholarships are merit-based, and 'Sankalpam' is a general quality improvement program, not specifically for girls.

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A. Kuttikootam

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B. Gender Sensitization Programmes

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D. 'Sankalpam' for Girls

Question 5

Mulk Raj Anand is famous for:

Accepted Answer

Coolie and Untouchable — Anand's 'Untouchable' (1935) and 'Coolie' (1936) addressed caste and labour exploitation.

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Malgudi Days

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Kanthapura

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English, August

Question 6

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:‌​‍

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May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.‌​‍

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2020

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2019

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2022

Question 7

Term of the President is:‌​‍

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5 years — Article 56: President holds office for 5 years from date of taking oath, eligible for re-election.‌​‍

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6 years

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4 years

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7 years

Question 8

The Kyoto Conference on climate change was held in:‌​‍

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1997 — The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, in December 1997.‌​‍

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1996

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1992

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1993

Question 9

BJP President 2024-26:‌​‍

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JP Nadda — JP Nadda continued; succession ongoing in 2024-25.‌​‍

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Amit Shah

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Nitin Gadkari

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Rajnath Singh

Question 10

During a science lesson on ecosystems, a teacher asks students to design their own mini-ecosystems in jars, observe changes over time, and then discuss their findings in small groups. This activity best exemplifies a constructivist classroom because it:

Accepted Answer

C. Encourages active exploration, hypothesis testing, and peer collaboration. — Constructivist learning promotes active engagement, hands-on exploration, and social interaction, allowing students to build knowledge through direct experience and collaborative discussion. Options A, B, and D represent teacher-centric or passive learning approaches inconsistent with constructivism.

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A. Ensures direct instruction from the teacher on ecological principles.

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B. Allows students to passively absorb information from experiments.

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D. Primarily focuses on memorizing definitions of ecosystem components.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #990