University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #829

Question 1

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.

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Thacholi Othenan

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Chemmeen

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Neelakuyil

Question 2

World's tallest bridge opened in India (pier):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chenab Arch Bridge — Chenab Rail Bridge, J&K — world's highest rail arch bridge.‌​‍

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Bogibeel

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Pamban

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Bandra-Worli

Question 3

Smallest district by area:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — 1,414 sq km, smallest.

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Thrissur

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

Question 4

Willingdon Island in Kochi is:

Accepted Answer

An artificial island — Willingdon Island is the largest artificial island in India, created during the construction of Kochi port in 1933.

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A natural island

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A coral island

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A volcanic island

Question 5

If ax² + bx + c = 0 has real roots, discriminant:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

b² - 4ac ≥ 0 — >0: two distinct real; =0: equal; <0: complex conjugate pair. ‌​‍Roots: (-b ± √D)/(2a).

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= 0 only

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< 0

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≠ 0

Question 6

'___ Mount Everest is highest':

Accepted Answer

No article — No article before names of mountains (but 'the Alps' — range).

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a

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an

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the

Question 7

Kesavananda case was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala (Edneer Mutt, Kasaragod).‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 8

The philosopher who founded the Advaita Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy and was born in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adi Shankaracharya — Adi Shankaracharya was born in Kaladi, Kerala in the 8th century CE. ‌​‍He established the Advaita (non-dualism) school of Vedanta philosophy and founded four mathas across India.

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Swami Chinmayananda

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

After learning about the principles of levers and simple machines, students are tasked with designing and building a device to lift a heavy object using only materials provided (e.g., wooden planks, ropes, fulcrums). This activity best represents which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase focuses on applying newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, real-world situations or problems, allowing students to deepen and extend their conceptual understanding. Designing and building a device using learned principles is a direct application and extension of their knowledge, fitting the 'Elaborate' phase perfectly. 'Engage' creates interest, 'Explore' involves initial investigation, and 'Evaluate' assesses learning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 10

During a complex engineering project, a team member is tasked with optimizing a critical process. He meticulously breaks down the process into its smallest components, analyzes each step for potential bottlenecks, evaluates various solutions based on efficiency and cost, and logically deduces the most effective redesign. Which component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence is most evident in this team member's approach?

Accepted Answer

C. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Componential (Analytical) intelligence is characterized by the ability to analyze, evaluate, judge, compare, and contrast. The team member's systematic approach of breaking down, analyzing, evaluating, and logically deducing solutions directly aligns with the functions of componential intelligence. Experiential intelligence involves dealing with novel situations and generating new ideas, while contextual intelligence is about adapting to or shaping one's environment, which are not the primary skills highlighted in this analytical task.

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A. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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B. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence.

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D. Emotional Intelligence.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #829