University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #626

Question 1

Which Kerala government policy introduced the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' (SSK) programme to improve the quality of school education?

Accepted Answer

A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an extension of the centrally sponsored Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which was launched in Kerala to enhance the quality of school education. The Kerala Education Act and RTE Act are legal frameworks, while KITE is a digital learning platform, making options B, C, and D incorrect.

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B. Kerala Education Act, 1958

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C. Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009

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D. Kite Virtual Academy (KITE)

Question 2

Democracy comes from Greek words meaning:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Demos (people) + Kratos (rule/power) — Greek: demokratia — rule by the people. ‌​‍Originated in Athens (5th C BCE) under Cleisthenes, Pericles.

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Power of kings

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Law and order

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Justice

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an emergency drug tray (crash cart) in a hospital ward?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide a readily available supply of critical medications for life-threatening emergencies. — An emergency drug tray, or crash cart, is specifically designed to contain a standardized set of critical medications and equipment required for rapid response to acute, life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, or severe respiratory distress. Its purpose is to ensure immediate access to essential drugs during a medical crisis. Other options describe general ward stock or specialized storage, not the primary function of a crash cart.

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A. To store commonly used medications for daily patient care.

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C. To keep medications requiring refrigeration or special storage conditions.

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D. To stock medications for patients undergoing routine surgical procedures.

Question 4

In the context of NEP 2020, what does the term '360-degree progress card' refer to?

Accepted Answer

B. A holistic evaluation including co-curricular activities and life skills — NEP 2020 proposes a 360-degree progress card to evaluate students holistically, including academic, co-curricular, and life skills. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they narrow the scope to specific areas or tools.

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A. A report card assessing only academic performance

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C. A digital platform for tracking student attendance

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D. A standardized test for teacher performance

Question 5

The Latin word 'audire' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To hear — 'Audire' means 'to hear' — from which 'audit' is derived.‌​‍

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To check

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To note

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To find

Question 6

A school principal in a government high school in Kozhikode district observes a decline in academic performance and seeks guidance on improving instructional practices and ensuring adherence to educational standards. Which of the following officers is primarily responsible for the academic supervision and administrative oversight of high schools at the district level?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary authority at the district level responsible for the academic supervision, administration, and financial control of high schools and higher secondary schools. The Assistant Educational Officer (AEO) primarily oversees primary and upper primary schools. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) is a higher district-level officer who oversees the DEOs and AEOs, but the DEO is directly responsible for high schools. A Block Project Officer is generally associated with specific project implementations, not general academic oversight.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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D. Block Project Officer (BPO)

Question 7

The Nobel Prize in Literature (1913) was awarded to Rabindranath Tagore for:

Accepted Answer

Gitanjali — Tagore was awarded the Nobel for Gitanjali (Song Offerings), originally in Bengali.

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Gora

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The Home and the World

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Chokher Bali

Question 8

Continuity of f at c means:

Accepted Answer

Both exist and are equal — lim f(x) as x→c equals f(c). Differentiable → continuous (reverse not necessarily).

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f(c) exists

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lim(x→c) f(x) exists

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No jump

Question 9

Right to Information Act amended:‌​‍

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2019 — 2019 — tenure of CIC/ICs by govt.‌​‍

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2005

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2015

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2023

Question 10

Only judge impeached in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

None fully impeached — No SC/HC judge has been fully removed via impeachment.‌​‍

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K. Veeraswami

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V. Ramaswamy

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Soumitra Sen

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #626