University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #673

Question 1

Kalaripayattu originated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kalaripayattu — ancient martial art from Kerala, possibly world's oldest.‌​‍

Answer

Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 2

A can do work in 6 days, B in 8. Working together + C finish in 3 days. C alone takes:

Accepted Answer

24 days — 1/6+1/8+1/C = 1/3. 1/C = 1/3-7/24 = 1/24. C=24 days.

Answer

12 days

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48 days

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8 days

Question 3

'Break the ice' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Start a conversation in an awkward situation — Break the ice = initiate conversation to relieve social tension.‌​‍

Answer

Destroy something

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Cool down

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Break frozen water

Question 4

HCF × LCM of two numbers = product of numbers:

Accepted Answer

True — Always true for 2 numbers.

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False

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Only primes

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Sometimes

Question 5

A high school science teacher wants to improve student engagement in practical lab sessions. He decides to implement an action research cycle. Which of the following sequences correctly represents the typical steps he would follow?

Accepted Answer

B. Planning an intervention, Acting on the plan, Observing the results, Reflecting on the process and outcomes. — The action research cycle typically follows a 'Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect' sequence. The teacher first plans an intervention based on an identified problem, then implements (acts on) it, carefully observes the effects, and finally reflects on the outcomes to inform the next cycle of improvement.

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A. Observing student behavior, Planning new activities, Reflecting on outcomes, Acting on the plan.

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C. Reflecting on past lessons, Observing student reactions, Planning a new strategy, Acting without further evaluation.

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D. Acting on a hypothesis, Planning further research, Observing external factors, Reflecting on theoretical implications.

Question 6

A school principal in Kerala is looking for an initiative to improve students' digital literacy, introduce them to basic programming, and promote cyber safety awareness. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would best align with these goals?

Accepted Answer

B. Little KITES Kerala — Little KITES Kerala clubs are specifically designed to foster digital literacy, introduce students to programming, animation, and ensure cyber safety, aligning perfectly with the principal's goals. Pravesanolsavam is an admission festival, Haritha Vidyalayam focuses on environmental awareness, and Bhoomithra Sena are eco-clubs.

Answer

A. Pravesanolsavam

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C. Haritha Vidyalayam

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D. Bhoomithra Sena

Question 7

The Minerva Mills case (1980) held that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Judicial review is part of basic structure — Minerva Mills v. ‌​‍Union of India (1980): SC held that judicial review is part of the basic structure and cannot be taken away.

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Emergency is unconstitutional

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Parliament is supreme

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DPSPs override FRs

Question 8

The first satellite launched by Indian rocket (SLV-3) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rohini — Rohini was the first satellite launched by India's own SLV-3 rocket on 18 July 1980.‌​‍

Answer

Aryabhata

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INSAT-1A

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Bhaskara

Question 9

A is father of B. B is sister of C. C is mother of D. A is D's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Grandfather — A → B (daughter) → C is her sister (daughter of A) → D is C's son. ‌​‍A is D's grandfather.

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Cousin

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Uncle

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Father

Question 10

How many 6s in '3641263462106463764' are immediately followed by 4 but NOT preceded by an even number?

Accepted Answer

3 — Scan: 36(4)1, 26(3), 34(6)2, 21(0), 64(6)3, 7(6)4. The '6' followed by '4' and not preceded by even number: 3 occurrences.

Answer

2

Answer

6

Answer

4

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #673