University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #850

Question 1

The Renaissance originated in:

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Italy (14th-17th C) — Italian Renaissance (Florence, Venice) — rediscovery of Greek/Roman classics, humanism, arts. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Dante, Petrarch.

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France

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Germany

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England

Question 2

Mean of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 is:

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15 — Sum = 75; mean = 75/5 = 15.

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10

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12

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20

Question 3

In the typical microteaching cycle, what step immediately follows the 'Teach' phase?

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C. Feedback — The standard microteaching cycle involves 'Teach', followed immediately by 'Feedback' from observers and supervisors. Based on this feedback, the teacher then 'Re-plans' the lesson to refine the specific skill, and subsequently 'Re-teaches' it to a different micro-group.

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A. Re-plan

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B. Re-teach

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D. Skill Introduction

Question 4

Largest producer of banana:

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India — India.

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Philippines

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Ecuador

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Brazil

Question 5

Anomie (normlessness) is associated with:‌​‍

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Durkheim — Durkheim: anomie = state of normlessness during rapid social change (e.g., transition from mechanical to organic solidarity).‌​‍

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Mead

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Weber

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Marx

Question 6

The National Health Mission (NHM) aims to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. Which of the following is NOT a core strategic approach or component of the NHM?

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C. Focusing exclusively on tertiary care super-specialty services. — The National Health Mission (NHM) primarily focuses on strengthening primary and secondary healthcare, promoting RCH services, and addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases. While tertiary care is part of the overall health system, NHM's core strategic approach is not *exclusively* focused on super-specialty services; it aims for comprehensive service delivery at all levels, with a strong emphasis on primary care.

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A. Strengthening public health infrastructure at district and sub-district levels.

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B. Promoting RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) services.

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D. Addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Question 7

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture and irrigation projects to address food scarcity and rehabilitate the economy post-partition. In contrast, the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) laid a strong emphasis on industrialization. What was the primary rationale behind this strategic shift in economic priorities?

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C. To build a robust industrial base, particularly heavy industries, as a foundation for long-term economic self-reliance and growth. — The Second Five-Year Plan, based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized heavy industries to create a strong domestic industrial base. This was seen as crucial for achieving long-term economic self-reliance and sustainable growth, moving beyond the initial agricultural focus. While other factors like employment generation were considered, the fundamental strategic shift was towards building indigenous industrial capacity.

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A. To leverage India's abundant natural resources for rapid export-led growth.

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B. To reduce dependence on foreign aid and achieve self-sufficiency in defense production.

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D. To absorb the surplus agricultural labor force into urban manufacturing sectors, mitigating rural unemployment.

Question 8

Anganwadi provides services to children under the age of:‌​‍

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6 years — Anganwadi (ICDS) covers children 0-6 years.‌​‍

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4 years

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5 years

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7 years

Question 9

Public sphere concept (democratic deliberation space) is from:‌​‍

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Jürgen Habermas — Habermas's 'Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere' (1962) — arenas of reasoned discussion (coffee houses, newspapers) central to democracy.‌​‍

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Foucault

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Arendt

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Rawls

Question 10

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 significantly expanded the scope of disabilities compared to its predecessor. How many specified categories of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

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D. 21 — The RPwD Act, 2016, replaced the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. A key change was the expansion of the categories of disabilities from 7 to 21, reflecting a broader understanding of disability and ensuring more individuals are covered under the Act's provisions.

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A. 7

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B. 14

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C. 18

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #850