University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #861

Question 1

The Kerala State Government recently introduced a new policy mandating comprehensive digital literacy training for all teachers in government and aided schools. Which state-level body is primarily responsible for the *overall execution, supervision, and administrative coordination* of this policy across all schools in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) — The Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) is the primary administrative authority responsible for the overall implementation, supervision, and coordination of state-level educational policies and programs across all schools in Kerala. SCERT focuses on academic aspects, SSA on elementary education programs, and DIET on district-level teacher training.

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A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 2

The ancient university of Takshashila was in:‌​‍

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Gandhara (NW India/Pakistan) — Takshashila (Taxila) was in Gandhara (modern-day Pakistan). ‌​‍It was one of the earliest centres of learning.

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Bihar

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UP

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Tamil Nadu

Question 3

A high school science teacher wants to improve student participation in classroom discussions. She decides to conduct action research. After identifying the problem and reviewing relevant literature, what is the crucial next step in the action research cycle?

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C. Collecting baseline data on current student participation levels and identifying contributing factors. — In the action research cycle (Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect), after identifying the problem, the 'Plan' stage involves understanding the current situation. Collecting baseline data is essential to accurately define the problem, measure its extent, and later evaluate the impact of any intervention. Implementing a strategy without baseline data (A) or just formulating a hypothesis (B) skips this crucial observational step. Presenting to administration (D) is an administrative step, not a core research cycle step.

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A. Immediately implementing a new discussion strategy to see if it works.

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B. Formulating a hypothesis about the causes of low participation and designing an intervention.

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D. Presenting the problem to the school administration for their approval and support.

Question 4

The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the public education sector, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

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B. To transform government schools into high-tech 'smart' classrooms with enhanced infrastructure. — The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, focuses on modernizing public schools by upgrading infrastructure and introducing smart classrooms and high-tech labs. Options A, C, and D are not the primary objectives or scope of this specific mission.

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A. To provide specialized training for teachers in private unaided schools.

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C. To introduce a compulsory foreign language curriculum for all students from primary level.

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D. To establish new government medical colleges in every district of Kerala.

Question 5

First woman fighter pilot in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Avani Chaturvedi with batch — Group included Avani, Bhawna Kanth, Mohana Singh.‌​‍

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Multiple

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Just one

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Only male

Question 6

Pocket Veto used by:‌​‍

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Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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APJ Abdul Kalam

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Pranab Mukherjee

Question 7

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was led by:‌​‍

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T.K. Madhavan — T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), a movement demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom temple.

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K. Kelappan

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 8

Which of the following drugs is derived from the latex of a plant and used as a purgative?

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C. Aloin — Aloin is a purgative obtained from the latex of Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera). Opium is from Papaver somniferum, colchicine from Colchicum autumnale, and quinine from Cinchona bark.

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A. Opium

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B. Colchicine

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D. Quinine

Question 9

How long CA took to draft:

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2 years 11 months 18 days — Started 9 Dec 1946, adopted 26 Nov 1949.

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 10

A non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in a developing nation identifies a serious human rights violation perpetrated by the government of that nation. The NGO seeks legal recourse at the international level. Which of the following statements accurately describes the NGO's direct access to the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

C. The NGO cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ, as only states may be parties in cases before the Court. — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, and its jurisdiction is primarily over disputes between states. Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the ICJ Statute explicitly states that 'Only states may be parties in cases before the Court.' Therefore, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, or other entities cannot directly bring a case before the ICJ. While NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, their legal recourse through the ICJ would require a state to bring the case, or for an authorized UN organ to request an advisory opinion.

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A. The NGO can directly submit a complaint to the ICJ if it has consultative status with ECOSOC.

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B. The NGO must first seek a resolution from the UN Human Rights Council before approaching the ICJ.

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D. The NGO can request an advisory opinion from the ICJ, provided it is endorsed by a UN specialized agency.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #861