University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #691

Question 1

First English school Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nagercoil 1819 — Nagercoil LMS 1819.‌​‍

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Kochi

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TVM

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Alappuzha

Question 2

Collective noun for lions:

Accepted Answer

Pride — Fish: school/shoal. Birds: flock. Wolves: pack. Crows: murder. Owls: parliament.

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Flock

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Herd

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School

Question 3

Thomas Isaac known for:

Accepted Answer

Economist-politician — Former Finance Minister of Kerala.

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Actor

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Musician

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Judge

Question 4

India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?

Accepted Answer

6 — India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra) and 5 bronze medals.

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4

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5

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7

Question 5

Kerala's model of development features:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Heavy industrialisation

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Only IT

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Mining

Question 6

Emotional Intelligence (EI) popularised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Daniel Goleman (1995) — Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills. ‌​‍Often cited as predictor of success beyond IQ.

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Piaget

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Maslow

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Freud

Question 7

A newborn infant at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimaces to stimulation, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities) = 1 point; Pulse (heart rate 90 bpm, less than 100) = 1 point; Grimace (grimaces to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5. This score indicates moderate distress and requires close observation and possible intervention.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 8

In a series 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, the next number is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

38 — Differences: 3,5,7,9 (odd numbers). Next = 11. 27+11 = 38.‌​‍

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36

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40

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42

Question 9

Which among the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Planning Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Formulating the Five-Year Plans and monitoring state development — The Kerala State Planning Board is responsible for formulating and monitoring the Five-Year Plans for the state's development. Option A refers to scheme implementation (a line department function), Option B pertains to the Finance Department, and Option D involves the Audit Department, making them incorrect.

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A. Implementing centrally sponsored schemes in Kerala

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B. Preparing the annual financial statement of the state

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D. Auditing the expenditure of local self-government institutions

Question 10

Kaumudi Teacher is remembered for:

Accepted Answer

Donating her ornaments to Gandhi at Vadakara — Kaumudi Teacher donated gold bangles/earrings in front of Gandhi and vowed a simple khadi life.

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Leading Vaikom Satyagraha

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Writing Savarna Jatha pamphlets

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Founding a school for Dalits

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #691