University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #731

Question 1

Atal Setu length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21.8 km — 21.8 km.‌​‍

Answer

30 km

Answer

10 km

Answer

15 km

Question 2

Defence Minister 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajnath Singh — Rajnath Singh.‌​‍

Answer

Nirmala

Answer

Pralhad Joshi

Answer

Amit Shah

Question 3

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).

Answer

Gandhi

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

Answer

Chattampi Swamikal

Question 4

One word: Long narrative poem on hero:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epic — Epic.‌​‍

Answer

Lyric

Answer

Sonnet

Answer

Ode

Question 5

Kudumbashree was launched at ___ by Prime Minister ___

Accepted Answer

Malappuram, A.B. Vajpayee — Inaugurated at Malappuram by PM A.B. Vajpayee on 17 May 1998.

Answer

Thrissur, Indira Gandhi

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram, Rajiv Gandhi

Answer

Ernakulam, Narasimha Rao

Question 6

A teacher observes that students are more motivated to participate in group projects when they are allowed to choose their own topics rather than being assigned one. This observation aligns with which motivational principle?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy (Self-Determination Theory) — Allowing students to choose topics satisfies their need for autonomy, a key component of Self-Determination Theory. Extrinsic rewards involve external incentives, esteem needs relate to self-worth, and classical conditioning involves stimulus-response associations.

Answer

A. Extrinsic rewards

Answer

C. Maslow's Esteem needs

Answer

D. Classical conditioning

Question 7

Aldehydes are oxidised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tollen's reagent (silver mirror) and Fehling's (red Cu₂O) — Distinguishes aldehydes from ketones (which don't reduce). ‌​‍Silver mirror test — Ag⁺ → Ag on aldehyde.

Answer

Nothing

Answer

Only water

Answer

NaOH

Question 8

'She plays ___ violin':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

the — 'The' with musical instruments.‌​‍

Answer

a

Answer

no article

Answer

an

Question 9

Which literary form is 'Hope is the thing with feathers'?

Accepted Answer

Poem — Emily Dickinson's 'Hope' is a 12-line poem in three stanzas.

Answer

Novel

Answer

Short story

Answer

Drama

Question 10

Statements about Marayoor — which are TRUE? (i) Small town in Idukki Taluk (ii) Prehistoric rock paintings (iii) Famous for sandalwood forests (iv) Scenic Pambar river

Accepted Answer

All four — All four are correct facts about Marayoor (Idukki district).

Answer

(i), (ii), (iii)

Answer

(ii), (iii), (iv)

Answer

(i), (iii), (iv)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #731