University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #803

Question 1

Ernakulam is:

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Commercial capital — Most urbanised. Kochi is here.

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Capital

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Cultural capital

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Judicial capital

Question 2

Kudumbasree was introduced by the Government of:‌​‍

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Kerala — Kerala State Poverty Eradication Mission, Kudumbasree, launched 1998.‌​‍

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Andhra Pradesh

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India

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Tamil Nadu

Question 3

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour, awarded for significant contributions to Malayalam literature. Which of the following statements regarding this award is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. M. T. Vasudevan Nair was the first recipient of this award. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is indeed named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan and presented by the Kerala Government's Department of Cultural Affairs. The current cash prize is ₹5,00,000. However, the first recipient of this prestigious award in 1993 was Sooranad Kunjan Pillai, not M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who received it in 1995.

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A. It is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, considered the father of the Malayalam language.

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B. The award is instituted and presented by the Kerala State Government's Department of Cultural Affairs.

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C. The cash prize associated with the award is currently ₹5,00,000.

Question 4

Tholpavakoothu (shadow puppetry) is performed in temples of which district mainly?

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Tholpavakoothu is performed in Bhadrakali temples of Palakkad district, narrating the Ramayana.

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Thrissur

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Malappuram

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Kozhikode

Question 5

Kerala's financial capital:‌​‍

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Kochi (Ernakulam) — Kochi — commercial hub.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 6

Rule of Law was articulated by:‌​‍

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A. V. Dicey — Dicey's 'Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution' (1885) — three meanings: supremacy of law, equality before law, rights via judicial decisions.‌​‍

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Kant

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Rousseau

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John Locke

Question 7

Antonym of AGREE:

Accepted Answer

Disagree — Agree ↔ disagree.

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Accept

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Confirm

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Consent

Question 8

Which ministry implements POSHAN Abhiyan in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Women and Child Development — POSHAN Abhiyan (National Nutrition Mission, 2018) is run by MoWCD.‌​‍

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Ministry of Education

Question 9

Part VI:‌​‍

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State — State government (Art 152-237).‌​‍

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Emergency

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Union

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Local govt

Question 10

A teacher understands Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In a classroom setting, what is the most crucial implication of this theory for the teacher's approach to student learning and well-being?

Accepted Answer

B. Teachers must ensure that students' basic physiological and safety needs are met before expecting higher-order learning. — Maslow's Hierarchy emphasizes that lower-level needs, such as physiological and safety needs, must be fulfilled before individuals can progress to higher-level needs, including learning and self-actualization. Therefore, a teacher's most crucial role is to create an environment where these fundamental needs are met to enable effective learning.

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A. Teachers should primarily focus on developing students' self-actualization skills.

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C. Teachers should emphasize extrinsic rewards to motivate students to achieve esteem needs.

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D. Teachers should prioritize social-emotional learning over academic content.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #803