University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #816

Question 1

The 'Father of the Indian Constitution' is:‌​‍

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar — Dr. ‌​‍B.R. Ambedkar is the Father of the Indian Constitution. ‌​‍He chaired the Drafting Committee that prepared the final text.

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 2

Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with:‌​‍

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Execution of decrees passed by Courts in reciprocating territories — Section 44A CPC allows decrees of superior courts in reciprocating territories (e.g., UK, Singapore) to be executed in India as if Indian decrees.‌​‍

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Contempt of court

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Set-aside of ex parte decrees

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Temporary injunctions

Question 3

Synonym of OBDURATE:‌​‍

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Stubborn — Hardened against influence.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Flexible

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Kind

Question 4

A high school counselor observes that many adolescents engage in impulsive, risky behaviors despite understanding the potential negative consequences. Which of the following best explains this phenomenon from a neurodevelopmental perspective?

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B. The limbic system, associated with emotion and reward, matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex. — Neuroscientific research indicates that the limbic system, responsible for emotions, rewards, and impulsivity, develops and matures earlier in adolescence compared to the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, and risk assessment. This developmental imbalance can lead to a period where adolescents are more prone to impulsive and risky behaviors, as the emotional drive often overrides nascent rational control.

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A. Adolescents have fully developed prefrontal cortices, leading them to seek thrill.

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C. Hormonal imbalances in adolescence permanently impair rational decision-making.

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D. Adolescents are consciously choosing to ignore risks for social acceptance.

Question 5

Sum of roots of ax² + bx + c = 0:

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-b/a — Product of roots: c/a. Vieta's formulas.

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b/a

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c/a

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-c/a

Question 6

Tipu Sultan invaded:‌​‍

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Malabar — Malabar (1766 onwards).‌​‍

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Travancore

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Cochin

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All Kerala

Question 7

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure of 5+3+3+4. What does the '5' in this structure primarily represent?

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B. Five years of foundational stage education (3 years of Anganwadi/preschool + Grades 1-2). — The '5' in the NEP 2020's 5+3+3+4 structure refers to the Foundational Stage. This includes three years of Anganwadi/preschool education (age 3-6) followed by two years of primary school (Grades 1 and 2, age 6-8). This stage focuses on multi-faceted learning, play-based discovery, and building foundational literacy and numeracy. The other options describe different stages or components not represented by the initial '5'.

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A. Five years of secondary education (Grades 9-12).

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C. Five years of higher education leading to a Bachelor's degree.

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D. Five years dedicated to vocational training after Grade 8.

Question 8

The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Kerala is mandated to:

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B. Develop and revise the state curriculum framework and syllabi — SCERT is primarily responsible for developing and revising the state curriculum framework and syllabi. Mid-day meal distribution (Option A) is managed by other departments like SSA or Education. Conducting examinations (Option C) is the role of examination boards, not SCERT. Fund allocation (Option D) is handled by the finance department or SSA.

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A. Distribute mid-day meals to government school students

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C. Conduct annual examinations for Class 10 and Class 12

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D. Allocate funds for school infrastructure development

Question 9

A teacher notices that a student consistently completes assignments only to earn stickers and praise, but shows little interest when the rewards are removed. This scenario best illustrates the influence of which type of motivation on learning?

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B. Extrinsic motivation — The student's behavior is driven by external rewards (stickers and praise), which is characteristic of extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation would involve internal satisfaction from the task itself. Self-determination theory relates to autonomy but doesn't directly explain reliance on rewards.

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A. Intrinsic motivation

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C. Self-determination theory

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D. Maslow's deficiency needs

Question 10

Chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by:‌​‍

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Sutton and Boveri (1902-03) — Genes located on chromosomes. ‌​‍Morgan (Drosophila) experimentally confirmed linkage and sex-linkage.

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Darwin

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Mendel

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Watson

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #816