University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #745

Question 1

Who called Ayyankali 'Pulaya Raja'?

Accepted Answer

Gandhiji — Gandhiji conferred the title 'Pulaya Raja' on Ayyankali during his 1937 visit.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Nehru

Question 2

'I will finish the task in no time ___?' (question tag)‌​‍

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Won't I — 'I will' → negative tag 'won't I?'.‌​‍

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Wouldn't I

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Would I

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Will I

Question 3

Which Indian province secured highest representation in the Constituent Assembly as on 31 December 1947?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Madras — Madras Presidency returned the largest contingent to the Constituent Assembly.‌​‍

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Bombay

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Bihar

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West Bengal

Question 4

The 'Jeevani' project in Kerala is primarily associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A. Providing palliative care for terminally ill patients — The Jeevani project is a pioneering palliative care initiative in Kerala, providing home-based care and support for terminally ill patients, particularly those with cancer. The other options describe different programmes: mental health rehabilitation (e.g., Aswasakiranam), tribal welfare (e.g., Tribal Development Programme), and skill development (e.g., Kudumbashree or Kerala State Skill Development Mission).

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B. Community-based mental health rehabilitation

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C. Tribal welfare and livelihood support

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D. Skill development for unemployed youth

Question 5

The Kerala government is launching a statewide initiative to integrate advanced digital tools and smart classroom technologies into all government and aided schools, along with providing comprehensive IT training for teachers. Which specific organization within the state's education framework is mandated to spearhead the implementation and technical support for this ambitious project?

Accepted Answer

B. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) is the nodal agency responsible for promoting and implementing IT education and digital infrastructure in schools across Kerala, including smart classrooms and teacher IT training. While SSK is a comprehensive scheme encompassing various educational initiatives, KITE is the specific technical implementation arm. DGE handles overall administration, and SCERT focuses on curriculum and academic support.

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A. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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D. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

Question 6

Which of the following cognitive changes in adolescence is most closely linked to improved problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

C. Enhanced metacognitive abilities — Metacognition (C) refers to the ability to think about one's own thinking, which improves during adolescence and enhances problem-solving skills. Hypothetical reasoning (A) and abstract thinking (D) increase rather than decrease, while concrete thinking (B) is a limitation of earlier stages.

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A. Decreased use of hypothetical reasoning

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B. Increased reliance on concrete thinking

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D. Reduced abstract thinking capacity

Question 7

Identify a compound word:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

blackboard — Blackboard = black + board (two words combined).‌​‍

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beautiful

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running

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carpet

Question 8

Kerala's first IT park:

Accepted Answer

Technopark — Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram — India's first technology park (1990).

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Infopark

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Cyberpark

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SmartCity

Question 9

AI stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence — Artificial Intelligence — machines that can learn and make decisions.‌​‍

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Auto Intelligence

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Automated Input

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Applied Informatics

Question 10

Gram Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assembly of all voters in a panchayat area — Gram Sabha = assembly of ALL registered voters in a gram panchayat area.‌​‍

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Village council meeting

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Group of gram panchayats

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State-level body

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #745