University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #647

Question 1

If x+1/x = 2, x² + 1/x² =?

Accepted Answer

2 — (x+1/x)² = x²+2+1/x². 4 = x²+2+1/x². So 2.

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4

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1

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3

Question 2

Which of the following was a primary objective of India's Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974)?

Accepted Answer

C. Growth with stability and progressive achievement of self-reliance. — The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) emphasized 'Growth with Stability' and 'Progressive Achievement of Self-Reliance' as its core objectives. Rapid industrialization was a hallmark of the Second Plan. While the Green Revolution continued and food self-sufficiency was important, it wasn't the singular primary objective of the Fourth Plan. 'Garibi Hatao' became the dominant slogan and focus for the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries.

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B. Achieving self-sufficiency in food grain production through the Green Revolution.

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D. Poverty eradication (Garibi Hatao) as the sole overarching goal.

Question 3

Federal structure was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — The idea of a federation with a strong centre was borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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USA

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Australia

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Switzerland

Question 4

If Sunday is the first day of a month, what day is the 25th?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thursday — 1st = Sunday. ‌​‍8th = Sunday. 15th = Sunday. ‌​‍22nd = Sunday. 25th = Sunday+3 = Wednesday. ‌​‍Wait: 22nd=Sunday, 23rd=Mon, 24th=Tue, 25th=Wed. Hmm, let me recheck: the answer given is Thursday (1). ‌​‍Actually 1=Sun, 2=Mon... 7=Sat, 8=Sun. ‌​‍25-1=24 days. 24÷7=3 weeks 3 days. ‌​‍Sun+3=Wednesday. Answer should be 0 (Wednesday). ‌​‍Let me fix: answer=0.

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

Question 5

In a scenario where the Indian economy is experiencing persistent inflationary pressures despite robust growth, which of the following actions is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) most likely to undertake to stabilize prices and manage liquidity?

Accepted Answer

D. Increase the Reverse Repo Rate to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system. — To combat persistent inflationary pressures, the RBI typically adopts a contractionary monetary policy. Increasing the Reverse Repo Rate incentivizes commercial banks to deposit their surplus funds with the RBI, thereby absorbing excess liquidity from the system. This makes borrowing more expensive for banks and, consequently, for businesses and consumers, helping to curb inflation. Reducing the Repo Rate or CRR, or purchasing government securities through OMOs, would inject liquidity and further exacerbate inflation.

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A. Reduce the Repo Rate to encourage commercial banks to borrow more from RBI.

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B. Decrease the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to inject more liquidity into the banking system.

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C. Conduct Open Market Operations (OMOs) to purchase government securities from commercial banks.

Question 6

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act (POSH) was enacted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — POSH Act 2013 codified the 1997 Vishaka guidelines into law.‌​‍

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2005

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1997 (Vishaka guidelines)

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2019

Question 7

Which was the first Indian newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780) — English weekly, Kolkata. Government closed it 1782 after sedition. First Indian-owned: Samachar Darpan (1818, Bengali, Serampore).

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Times of India

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Hindu

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Amrit Bazar Patrika

Question 8

In action research, the teacher acts as a researcher to address a specific classroom issue. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this process?

Accepted Answer

B. Collaborating with students to co-create solutions — Collaboration with students is a key characteristic of action research, as it empowers learners and ensures their perspectives are included, making option B correct. Option A is incorrect as action research emphasizes the teacher's role as a researcher. Option C is flawed because reflection is a critical component of the process. Option D is incorrect as action research values both qualitative and quantitative data.

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A. Relying solely on external experts for data analysis

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C. Implementing changes without reflecting on outcomes

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D. Using only quantitative data to measure success

Question 9

Plural of 'child':

Accepted Answer

children — Irregular plural.

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childs

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childes

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child

Question 10

Water image of 'WORK':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

upside down — Water shows upside down.‌​‍

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both

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None

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reversed

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #647