University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #723

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places a strong emphasis on multilingualism and the power of language. Which of the following best reflects NEP 2020's stance on the medium of instruction, particularly in the foundational stages?

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B. Wherever possible, the medium of instruction till at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for using the home language/mother-tongue/local language/regional language as the medium of instruction, especially in the Foundational Stage and preferably up to Grade 8, as it promotes better learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D contradict this central tenet of NEP 2020, which prioritizes multilingualism and learning in one's mother tongue for cognitive development.

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A. English should be the sole medium of instruction from the Foundational Stage to ensure global competitiveness.

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C. Sanskrit must be the primary medium of instruction across all stages of school education due to its cultural significance.

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D. Students must choose one of the three official languages of India as their medium of instruction from Grade 1.

Question 2

Art 280:‌​‍

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Finance Commission — President constitutes Finance Commission every 5 years.‌​‍

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CAG

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EC

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UPSC

Question 3

During a parent-teacher meeting in a Kerala government school, a parent expresses concern that their child, a student with a learning disability, is frequently reprimanded publicly by the teacher for not keeping up with the class, causing the child emotional distress. Which provision of the RTE Act, 2009, is most directly being violated in this scenario?

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B. Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment. — The RTE Act, 2009 explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children. Public reprimand that causes emotional distress, especially to a child with special needs, falls under mental harassment and is a direct violation of this provision. The other options are valid provisions of the RTE Act but are not directly applicable to the scenario described.

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A. Prohibition of private tuition by teachers.

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C. Provision for admission of children from weaker sections.

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D. Requirement for minimum number of working days in an academic year.

Question 4

Napoleon's final defeat was at:‌​‍

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Waterloo (18 June 1815) — Napoleon defeated by Wellington (UK) + Blücher (Prussia) at Waterloo, Belgium. ‌​‍Exiled to St Helena, died 1821.

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Austerlitz

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Leipzig

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Trafalgar

Question 5

Julius Caesar was assassinated in:

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44 BCE (Ides of March) — Caesar assassinated 15 March 44 BCE by senators led by Brutus and Cassius in Senate.

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27 BCE

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14 CE

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1 CE

Question 6

A teacher wants to foster deep learning and long-term retention of concepts among her students. Based on motivational theories, which approach is most likely to achieve this goal?

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B. Emphasizing the practical relevance and personal interest of the subject matter. — Emphasizing relevance and personal interest appeals to intrinsic motivation, which is associated with deeper engagement, better understanding, and long-term retention of knowledge. Options A, C, and D are strategies that primarily activate extrinsic motivation, which can lead to superficial learning focused on rewards or avoiding punishment, and may not foster deep, lasting understanding.

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A. Offering significant monetary rewards for top grades.

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C. Implementing strict deadlines and penalties for incomplete assignments.

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D. Conducting frequent competitive exams to rank students.

Question 7

Which of the following is the primary buffer system in the blood that helps maintain physiological pH?

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A. Bicarbonate buffer system — The bicarbonate buffer system is the primary buffer in blood due to its high concentration and rapid response to pH changes. Other buffers like hemoglobin and proteins also contribute but are secondary in maintaining systemic pH. The phosphate buffer system is more active in urine and intracellular fluids.

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B. Phosphate buffer system

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C. Protein buffer system

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D. Hemoglobin buffer system

Question 8

During an 'Elaborate' phase of a 5E lesson on ecosystems, what would be an appropriate activity for students?

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B. Designing a miniature self-sustaining ecosystem in a jar and monitoring its changes. — The 'Elaborate' phase requires students to apply their newly acquired knowledge to new situations, extend their understanding, and make connections to real-world phenomena. Designing a miniature ecosystem allows students to apply their knowledge of ecosystem components and interactions in a practical, extended context. Watching a documentary is 'Engage', discussing definitions is 'Explain', and taking a quiz is 'Evaluate'.

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A. Watching a documentary about various ecosystems to introduce the topic.

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C. Discussing the formal definitions of producers, consumers, and decomposers.

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D. Taking a multiple-choice quiz on the components of an ecosystem.

Question 9

Synonym of ERUDITE:

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Learned — Scholarly.

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Ignorant

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Simple

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Rude

Question 10

'A piece of cake' means:‌​‍

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Very easy task — Something very easy.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Food

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Celebration

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #723