University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #707

Question 1

Synonym of SERENE:‌​‍

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Calm — Peaceful.‌​‍

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Loud

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Busy

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Agitated

Question 2

A teacher frequently changes their voice pitch, uses gestures, and alters their position in the classroom during a lesson. Which microteaching skill is being effectively demonstrated here?

Accepted Answer

C. Skill of Stimulus Variation — The Skill of Stimulus Variation involves changing the teacher's behavior—including movement, gestures, and voice modulation—to maintain student attention and engagement throughout a lesson. This prevents monotony and keeps the learning environment dynamic, unlike the other listed skills which serve different instructional purposes.

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A. Skill of Explaining

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B. Skill of Reinforcement

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D. Skill of Probing Questions

Question 3

Which sentence expresses ability?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

You can swim — 'Can' expresses ability or permission.‌​‍

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You shall see

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You should study

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You must go

Question 4

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.‌​‍

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K. Kelappan

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

Question 5

'He has been working here ___ 2010.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — 'Since' + point in time; 'for' + duration.‌​‍

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from

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for

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during

Question 6

Which of the following is a key component of the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy for children under 5 years?

Accepted Answer

B. Emphasize preventive measures and early detection. — IMNCI emphasizes preventive measures, early detection, and appropriate management of common childhood illnesses. While curative care (A) is part of it, the strategy is not solely curative. Hospitalization (C) is not prioritized for all cases, and reliance on traditional healers (D) is not a component of IMNCI.

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A. Focus solely on curative care.

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C. Prioritize hospitalization for all sick children.

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D. Rely exclusively on traditional healers for treatment.

Question 7

During Financial Emergency, the President can:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reduce government salaries — During Financial Emergency (Art. ‌​‍360), the President can direct reduction of salaries of government servants including SC/HC judges.

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Dissolve state assemblies

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Suspend Fundamental Rights

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Declare war

Question 8

Analogy: Triangle : 3 :: Pentagon : ?

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 sides.

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4

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6

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7

Question 9

Sasthamkotta, Kerala's largest freshwater lake, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Sasthamkotta is a Ramsar wetland and a freshwater lake in Kollam district.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

Question 10

Sugathakumari known for:‌​‍

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Poetry, environmentalism — Poet and environmental activist.‌​‍

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Fiction

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Politics

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Cinema

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #707