University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #846

Question 1

Synonym of PROPITIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Favorable — Favorable.

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Unfavorable

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Bad

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Hostile

Question 2

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutional validity of the Anti-Defection Law and ruled that the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu — The Supreme Court case of Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992) upheld the constitutional validity of the Anti-Defection Law and ruled that the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review.

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Ravi S. Naik v. Union of India

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G. Viswanathan v. Speaker, Tamil Nadu

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Rajendra Singh Rana v. Swami Prasad Maurya

Question 3

Chaucer's 'Canterbury Tales' language:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Middle English — ~1387-1400. ‌​‍Pilgrims' tales on way to Canterbury. Father of English poetry. ‌​‍Old English: Beowulf.

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Latin

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Old English

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Modern English

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the 5E learning model is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

B. The phases of the model are rigidly sequential and must never be revisited or adjusted. — While the 5E model provides a logical sequence for instruction, its phases are not rigidly linear. Teachers can loop back to previous phases, adjust the sequence, or integrate elements from different phases as needed based on student understanding and learning outcomes. Options A, C, and D are all accurate descriptions of the 5E model's characteristics and benefits, reflecting its constructivist foundation.

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A. It promotes a learner-centered approach, encouraging active participation.

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C. It is designed to help students construct their own understanding of concepts.

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D. It encourages collaborative learning and critical thinking through inquiry-based activities.

Question 5

Thiruvonam star:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvonam — Thiruvonam nakshatra — main Onam day.‌​‍

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Avittam

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Rohini

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Uthradam

Question 6

'I met a girl ___ mother is a doctor.' Choose:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

whose — 'Whose' indicates possession in relative clauses.‌​‍

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whom

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which

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who

Question 7

The antonym of 'naive':

Accepted Answer

sophisticated — Naive = unsophisticated / unworldly; opposite is 'sophisticated'.

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proud

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simple

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guilty

Question 8

Anju Bobby George known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Long jump — Long jump — bronze at 2003 World Athletics Championships.‌​‍

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Triple jump

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400m

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High jump

Question 9

Which initiative was recently launched in Kerala to address the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension among the population?

Accepted Answer

B. K-DAP (Kerala Disease Alleviation Programme) — The K-DAP (Kerala Disease Alleviation Programme) is a recent initiative launched by the Kerala government to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through early detection, prevention, and management programs. Arogya Karnataka is a Karnataka state initiative, Nava Kerala Mission focuses on infrastructure and welfare, and Subiksha Keralam is a greening project.

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A. Arogya Karnataka

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C. Nava Kerala Mission

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D. Subiksha Keralam

Question 10

The largest producer of rubber in India is:

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces ~70% of India's natural rubber; Kottayam is the hub.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Tripura

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #846