University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #780

Question 1

Kerala's social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in challenging entrenched caste hierarchies. A distinctive feature of these movements, when compared to similar efforts in some other regions of India, was:

Accepted Answer

B. The prominent role of leaders who emerged from the marginalized communities themselves, directly asserting their rights and advocating for social equality. — A defining characteristic of Kerala's social reform movements was the emergence of powerful leaders from the marginalized communities themselves, such as Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava) and Ayyankali (Pulaya). These leaders directly organized their communities, asserted their rights, and challenged traditional caste hierarchies, rather than solely relying on reforms initiated by upper-caste reformers or the state. While legislative changes and some support from progressive upper castes existed, the self-assertion of the oppressed communities was paramount.

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A. Their exclusive reliance on legislative reforms initiated by the princely states.

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C. Their primary focus on religious conversion as the sole means to escape caste oppression.

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D. The complete absence of support from progressive sections of the dominant upper castes.

Question 2

6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ___‌​‍

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81 — Differences: 5,10,15,20. Next = 25. 56+25 = 81.‌​‍

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76

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86

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91

Question 3

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of:‌​‍

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Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — Wayanad WLS is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve — elephants, tigers.‌​‍

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Periyar Reserve

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Silent Valley

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Western Ghats Reserve

Question 4

Equation of line with slope m, intercept c:‌​‍

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y = mx + c — Slope-intercept form. Point-slope: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁). General: Ax+By+C=0.‌​‍

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y - mx = 0

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y + mx = c

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x = my + c

Question 5

Which of the following national health observances in India is dedicated to creating awareness about the prevention and control of leprosy among the public?

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A. World Leprosy Day (Last Sunday of January) — World Leprosy Day is observed annually on the last Sunday of January in India to educate the public about leprosy, reduce stigma, and promote early detection and treatment. The other options focus on different diseases or health themes, not specifically leprosy.

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B. World Tuberculosis Day (March 24)

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C. National Dengue Day (May 16)

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D. National Nutrition Week (September 1-7)

Question 6

Sree Padmanabha temple vault B:‌​‍

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Unopened (disputed) — Vault B — legal disputes.‌​‍

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Empty

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Opened

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Destroyed

Question 7

Kerala density per sq km (2011):‌​‍

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860 — 860 per sq km.‌​‍

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1200

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1000

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800

Question 8

Minimum age for Governor:‌​‍

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35 — 35 years — minimum age to be appointed as Governor.‌​‍

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40

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25

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30

Question 9

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for reforms in assessment practices. A significant shift proposed by NEP 2020, building upon NCF 2005's recommendations, is the move towards:

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C. Holistic, competency-based assessment that promotes learning and development. — Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 emphasize moving away from rote learning and towards assessments that are holistic, competency-based, and promote learning rather than just testing recall. NEP 2020 further strengthens this by proposing reforms like PARAKH. Options A and D represent practices that both frameworks aim to reduce or reform, while B is specific to higher education admissions, not the general principle of school assessment reform.

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A. Increased reliance on summative assessments at the end of academic years.

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B. Standardized entrance exams for all higher education admissions nationwide.

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D. Mandatory board exams for grades 5 and 8 to ensure basic learning outcomes.

Question 10

Synonym of 'benevolent':

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Kind — Benevolent = kind, generous, well-meaning.

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Cruel

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Rude

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Lazy

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #780