University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #823

Question 1

Fundamental Duties were added by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976), based on the Swaran Singh Committee recommendation, added Part IVA containing Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

Answer

44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 2

Following an initial discussion, a science teacher provides students with various materials such as ice cubes, a hot plate, and thermometers. Students are then instructed to work in groups to observe and record the temperature changes as ice melts and water boils, documenting their findings. This activity exemplifies which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The Explore phase is characterized by students actively investigating phenomena, collecting data, and engaging in hands-on experiences to build direct understanding. The activity described, where students conduct an experiment and record observations, directly aligns with the investigative and experiential nature of the Explore phase, allowing them to gather evidence before formal explanations.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 3

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) is widely used in diagnostic imaging due to its ideal physical properties. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic contributing to its suitability?

Accepted Answer

D. Emission of alpha particles — Tc-99m is ideal for diagnostic imaging because it has a short half-life (6 hours), emits gamma rays (which can be detected externally), and results in a low patient radiation dose. Alpha particles are highly energetic and would deliver a high, localized radiation dose, making them unsuitable for diagnostic imaging.

Answer

A. Short half-life

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B. Emission of gamma rays

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C. Low patient radiation dose

Question 4

A primary school English teacher notices that her students struggle to initiate conversations and express their thoughts freely despite knowing basic vocabulary and grammar. She wants to adopt a method that prioritizes authentic language use and interaction over strict grammatical accuracy in the initial stages. Which language teaching method would be most aligned with her objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching — Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) directly aims to develop communicative competence, prioritizing authentic interaction and meaning-making, which aligns with the teacher's goal of encouraging spontaneous conversation. The Grammar-Translation Method focuses on rules and translation, the Audio-Lingual Method on drills, and Total Physical Response on comprehension through commands, none of which primarily address free expression and interaction as their initial focus.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Total Physical Response

Question 5

A primary school teacher in Kerala observes that a student in Class 5 is struggling significantly and has not achieved the expected learning outcomes despite remedial efforts. According to the Right to Education Act, 2009, and its implementation in Kerala, what is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take regarding the student's promotion to Class 6?

Accepted Answer

C. Promote the student to Class 6, ensuring continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) and providing additional support to help them catch up. — The Right to Education Act, 2009, enforces a 'no detention policy' up to Class 8, focusing on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) rather than failing students. Therefore, the teacher must promote the student while ensuring ongoing academic support and remedial measures are provided within the school framework to help them achieve desired learning outcomes.

Answer

A. Detain the student in Class 5 to ensure mastery of foundational concepts before promotion.

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B. Promote the student to Class 6 but recommend intensive remedial coaching outside school hours.

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D. Refer the student for psychological counseling and special education assessment before making a promotion decision.

Question 6

India has how many Union Territories?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

8 — 8 UTs: Delhi, Puducherry, Chandigarh, A&N, Lakshadweep, D&NH and D&D, Ladakh, J&K.‌​‍

Answer

7

Answer

9

Answer

10

Question 7

The maximum number of rows in an Excel sheet is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1,048,576 — Excel (2007+) has 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns (A to XFD).‌​‍

Answer

65,536

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256,000

Answer

10,000,000

Question 8

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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Austria

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Spain

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Portugal

Question 9

Udaya Studios at:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha.

Answer

Ernakulam

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TVM

Answer

Thrissur

Question 10

Sri Lanka President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anura Kumara Dissanayake — JVP's AKD (Sept 2024).‌​‍

Answer

Gotabaya

Answer

Mahinda

Answer

Ranil

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #823