University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #856

Question 1

A teacher in a government school in Kerala wants to utilize advanced technology for delivering lessons, access digital learning resources, and participate in professional development programs focused on ICT integration. Which of the following Kerala Education Department initiatives would be most relevant for this teacher's needs?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) — Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) is the state agency responsible for implementing ICT initiatives in schools, providing Hi-Tech classrooms, digital resources, and extensive teacher training in ICT. Pravesanolsavam is a school reopening festival, the General Education Protection Mission is a broader initiative for overall school quality, and the School Sanitation Drive focuses on hygiene, none directly catering to the teacher's specific technology and professional development needs.

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A. Pravesanolsavam

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B. General Education Protection Mission

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D. School Sanitation Drive

Question 2

Veerapandya Kattabomman, who led a revolt against the British, was a poligar of which region?

Accepted Answer

Panchalam Kurichi (Tirunelveli) — Kattabomman was the poligar of Panchalam Kurichi in Tirunelveli.

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Sivagangai

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Madurai

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Ramnad

Question 3

Akash SAM exports:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

To Armenia — First export of Akash to Armenia.‌​‍

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US

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None

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Cancelled

Question 4

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses several key objectives to improve public health in India. Which of the following is a core objective directly aimed at enhancing maternal and child health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

B. Reducing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to specified targets. — A primary and crucial objective of the National Health Mission (NHM), particularly through its Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) component, is the significant reduction of the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). While other options might broadly relate to health, they are not direct and central maternal and child health indicators or objectives of NHM.

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A. Increasing the number of medical colleges in urban areas to enhance specialist availability.

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C. Promoting the exclusive use of traditional medicine systems for all primary healthcare needs.

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D. Focusing solely on providing advanced curative care for non-communicable diseases in district hospitals.

Question 5

The capital of Myanmar is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naypyidaw — Naypyidaw has been the capital of Myanmar since 2006. ‌​‍Yangon (Rangoon) was the former capital.

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Yangon

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Mandalay

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Bagan

Question 6

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure includes a 'Foundational Stage'. What is the primary focus of this stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for language and numeracy. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) in NEP 2020 is designed to provide flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Its primary focus is on developing foundational literacy and numeracy, along with cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills.

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A. Development of critical thinking and analytical skills through subject-specific teaching.

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B. Multidisciplinary study with an emphasis on vocational education.

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D. Preparation for higher education through rigorous academic assessments.

Question 7

Odd one: Rose, Lily, Teak, Jasmine‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Teak — Teak is a tree. Others are flowers.‌​‍

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Rose

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Lily

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Jasmine

Question 8

CAA came into force:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 (March) — CAA 2019 rules notified March 2024.‌​‍

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2022

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2025

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2019

Question 9

The Right to Education Act became effective on:

Accepted Answer

1 April 2010 — RTE Act (2009) came into force 1 April 2010. Made elementary education (6-14) a fundamental right under Article 21A.

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15 August 2009

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26 January 2010

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1 July 2010

Question 10

Ezhuthachan's disciple:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyanar — Considered Melpathur was contemporary.‌​‍

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Puntanam

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Melpathur

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Sooranad Kunjan Pillai

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #856