University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #611

Question 1

Fundamental Duties originally added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment 1976 added Part IVA.‌​‍

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86th

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44th

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1st

Question 2

'Kannimara teak' is one of the world's largest teak tree found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parambikulam — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad — Kannimara teak.‌​‍

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Chimmini

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Kottiyoor

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Aaralam

Question 3

Who led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) and is known as 'Kerala Gandhi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33) for temple entry and is the most widely recognised bearer of the title 'Kerala Gandhi'. T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha.

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T.K. Madhavan

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Vakkom Moulavi

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

Question 4

In a microteaching session on 'introducing a lesson,' a teacher demonstrates poor eye contact and speaks too fast. Which feedback point addresses the most fundamental skill deficit?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Maintain consistent eye contact with students.' — Eye contact (C) is fundamental for engagement and non-verbal communication. While pacing (B) is critical, poor eye contact directly impacts the teacher’s ability to connect with students. Gestures (A) and summaries (D) are secondary skills.

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A. 'Use more gestures to emphasize key points.'

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B. 'Speak at a moderate pace to ensure comprehension.'

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D. 'Include a summary of the lesson at the end.'

Question 5

The 'State Education Day' in Kerala is celebrated on which date to honor the contributions of a former Chief Minister known for his educational reforms?

Accepted Answer

C. September 2nd — Kerala celebrates 'State Education Day' on September 2nd to honor the contributions of former Chief Minister R. Sankar, who initiated significant educational reforms in the state. January 26th (A) is Republic Day, June 1st (B) is observed as 'Children's Day' in some contexts, and October 2nd (D) is Gandhi Jayanti, unrelated to education.

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A. January 26th

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B. June 1st

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D. October 2nd

Question 6

The Kerala Library Movement was launched in 1945 under the leadership of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P.N. Panicker — P.N. ‌​‍Panicker convened the Travancore library conference in 1945 — 'Father of the Library Movement in Kerala'.

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Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

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EMS Namboodiripad

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Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law?

Accepted Answer

Holding an office of profit — Holding an office of profit is not a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law, but rather under Article 102/191 of the Indian Constitution.

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Voluntarily giving up membership of party

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Voting against party whip

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Joining another party after election

Question 8

'She has just finished her lunch.' Tense:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Present perfect — has/have + past participle = present perfect; 'just' signals recent completion.‌​‍

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Past perfect

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Past simple

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Present continuous

Question 9

University of Travancore year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1937 — Founded 1937.‌​‍

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1957

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1925

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1947

Question 10

Current Vice-Chair NITI Aayog:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Suman Bery — Suman Bery.‌​‍

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Panagariya

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Rajiv Kumar

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Amitabh Kant

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #611