University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #763

Question 1

Synonym of INDOLENT:

Accepted Answer

Lazy — Wanting to avoid activity.

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Active

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Energetic

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Busy

Question 2

Financial Emergency under Article 360 has been declared:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Never — Financial Emergency under Article 360 has NEVER been declared in India's history. ‌​‍National Emergency (Art. 352) has been declared 3 times.

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Once (1975)

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Twice (1962, 1975)

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Three times

Question 3

The Panchayati Raj system in India is a ___ tier structure.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3-tier — Panchayat (village) → Panchayat Samiti (block) → Zilla Parishad (district).‌​‍

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1-tier

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4-tier

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2-tier

Question 4

Speed of boat in still water 10, stream 2. Downstream speed:

Accepted Answer

12 — Downstream = 10+2 = 12.

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8

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10

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14

Question 5

Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962) was a stand-off between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US and USSR over Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba — 13 days of intense crisis. ‌​‍JFK imposed naval quarantine. Khrushchev withdrew missiles in exchange for secret US removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey.

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US and China

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USSR and China

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US and Cuba

Question 6

Which of the following is a key feature of Kerala's model of development?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social development (health, education) with moderate income — 'Kerala model' — high HDI, literacy, life expectancy despite modest per-capita income. ‌​‍Land reform, public health.

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Only IT

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Heavy industrialisation

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Mining

Question 7

Blood pH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7.4 — ~7.4 (slightly alkaline).‌​‍

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6.5

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7.0

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8.0

Question 8

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

Question 9

Which agency is primarily responsible for the conduct of Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (KSCERT) — KSCERT conducts the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in Kerala as per the mandate of the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Department of General Education is the administrative authority, while KPSC conducts recruitment exams. NCERT is a national-level body and not involved in state-level TET.

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B. Department of General Education, Government of Kerala

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C. Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

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

Question 10

In the context of the Kerala State Education Department, which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for the executive functions related to the administration of elementary and secondary education, including teacher appointments, transfers, and curriculum implementation monitoring at the school level?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary executive arm responsible for the overall administration and supervision of elementary and secondary education in the state. This includes implementing government policies, managing teachers, and overseeing the functioning of schools. SCERT focuses on academic aspects like curriculum and teacher training, while SSA is a central scheme for holistic education.

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A. SCERT Kerala

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #763