University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #801

Question 1

Kerala's folk dance — women:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of these — All are Kerala folk dances for women.‌​‍

Answer

Thiruvathirakali

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Margamkali

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Oppana

Question 2

In the context of state-level 'Best Teacher' awards in Kerala, which of the following aspects is typically given the LEAST priority during the selection process?

Accepted Answer

D. The teacher's personal financial background and assets. — State-level 'Best Teacher' awards prioritize professional achievements such as innovative teaching, student development, and academic qualifications. A teacher's personal financial background and assets are irrelevant to their professional merit and contributions to education, and thus are given the least, if any, priority.

Answer

A. Innovative teaching methodologies adopted by the teacher.

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B. Contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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C. Academic qualifications and years of service.

Question 3

The Bourbon dynasty ruled which country before the French Revolution?

Accepted Answer

France — The Bourbon dynasty ruled France from Henry IV (1589) until Louis XVI's overthrow.

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Spain

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Austria

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Portugal

Question 4

Synonym of INTRICATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.‌​‍

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Plain

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Direct

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Simple

Question 5

Kerala HMT factory:

Accepted Answer

Kalamassery — Hindustan Machine Tools Kalamassery.

Answer

Ernakulam

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TVM

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Kozhikode

Question 6

A teacher wants to introduce students to the concept of socio-political themes through literature. Which literary form would best serve this purpose due to its ability to encapsulate complex societal issues in a relatable narrative?

Accepted Answer

B. Satire — Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique societal issues, making it highly effective for exploring socio-political themes. Sonnets are lyrical and personal, essays provide analysis but lack narrative engagement, and folktales are traditional stories that may not directly address contemporary issues.

Answer

A. Sonnet

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C. Essay

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D. Folktale

Question 7

Kerala Tourism Statistics (foreign):

Accepted Answer

~10 lakh arrivals/year pre-COVID — About 1.1 million in 2019.

Answer

1 crore

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50 lakh

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2 lakh

Question 8

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

Answer

A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 9

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive is ___.

Accepted Answer

ingenuity — Ingenuity = cleverness / inventiveness.

Answer

ineptitude

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incompetence

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clumsiness

Question 10

India's first underwater metro runs in which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kolkata — India's first underwater metro runs beneath the Hooghly River in Kolkata on the East-West Metro corridor.‌​‍

Answer

Chennai

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Mumbai

Answer

Delhi

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #801