University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #719

Question 1

Who founded 'Ananda Mahasabha' in 1918?

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi founded Ananda Maha Sabha in 1918.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Vagbhatananda

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Agamananda Swami

Question 2

Synonym of QUAGMIRE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Difficult situation — Difficult situation.‌​‍

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Ease

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Solution

Answer

Road

Question 3

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 4

First Jnanpith from Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965) — for Odakkuzhal.‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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Pottekkatt

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MT

Question 5

Aditya-L1 reached its final orbit around L1 Lagrange point in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2024 — Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into its halo orbit around the L1 point on 6 January 2024.‌​‍

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June 2024

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March 2024

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September 2023

Question 6

The first Municipality in India to become a full Wi-Fi Zone:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram became India's first Wi-Fi municipality in 2015.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Mumbai

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Bangalore

Question 7

What is the primary advantage of microteaching for a prospective teacher?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides immediate and constructive feedback on specific teaching skills. — Microteaching is designed to provide a controlled environment for practicing specific teaching skills, with immediate and constructive feedback being its most significant advantage for professional development. It focuses on one skill at a time, not guaranteeing mastery in one session, nor does it eliminate lesson planning or involve large groups.

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A. It allows practice with a large group of students.

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C. It reduces the need for lesson planning.

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D. It guarantees mastery of all teaching skills in one session.

Question 8

Sum of first n terms of an AP is:

Accepted Answer

n/2·(a + l) where l is last term — Sₙ = n/2·(a + l) = n/2·[2a + (n−1)d].

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n(a + l)

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a + n·d

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a × d × n

Question 9

Who wrote the book 'India after Gandhi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ramachandra Guha — Ramachandra Guha's celebrated 2007 history of post-independence India.‌​‍

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Sumit Sarkar

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Ranajit Guha

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Bipan Chandra

Question 10

Anamudi height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2,695 m — 2,695 m (highest in South India).‌​‍

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1,695 m

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2,195 m

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3,195 m

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #719