University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #865

Question 1

Kerala Police:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Police — State police force.‌​‍

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Central

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Union

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Private

Question 2

The national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' means:‌​‍

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Truth Alone Triumphs — Satyameva Jayate = Truth Alone Triumphs (from Mundaka Upanishad).‌​‍

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Victory is ours

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Unity in Diversity

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Jai Hind

Question 3

Pulluvan Paattu:

Accepted Answer

Serpent worship songs — Serpent songs.

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Royal

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Religious

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Folk

Question 4

A teacher is preparing for the upcoming academic year under the NEP 2020 framework. Which of the following structural changes should she primarily consider for the foundational stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Play-based learning for children aged 3-8 years. — The NEP 2020 outlines a 5+3+3+4 pedagogical structure, where the first 5 years (ages 3-8) constitute the Foundational Stage, emphasizing play-based and activity-based learning. Options A and D relate to the middle and secondary stages, respectively. Option B is a general aspect of education, but NEP focuses on reforming assessment rather than just 'focusing' on board exams.

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A. Integration of vocational subjects from Grade 6.

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B. Focus on board exams for Grades 10 and 12.

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D. Introduction of multidisciplinary courses at the secondary level.

Question 5

The 2024 Olympic Games were held in:‌​‍

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Paris — Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics. ‌​‍Tokyo hosted 2020 (held 2021). LA will host 2028.

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Tokyo

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Los Angeles

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London

Question 6

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kottayam district needs sanction for the appointment of a substitute teacher due to a long-term leave vacancy and also requires approval for minor infrastructure repair funds. To which officer should these requests be primarily submitted for official processing and sanction?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO), Kottayam — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the authority responsible for the administration and supervision of High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools within a district, including matters like teacher appointments, transfers, and allocation of funds for school maintenance. The AEO primarily deals with LP and UP schools, while the DDE supervises DEOs and AEOs at the district level.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO), Kottayam

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Kottayam

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D. District Collector, Kottayam

Question 7

Pareto efficient allocation is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No one can be made better off without making someone worse off — Vilfredo Pareto: efficiency criterion. ‌​‍Distinct from equity — Pareto efficient allocations can be highly unequal.

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Random

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Equal outcomes

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Maximum inequality

Question 8

'Social institutions' in sociology include all of the following EXCEPT:‌​‍

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Weather — Weather is a natural phenomenon; social institutions are societal frameworks (family, religion, education, etc.).‌​‍

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Educational institutions

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Religion

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Family

Question 9

Kerala literacy campaign year:‌​‍

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1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.‌​‍

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1995

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1991

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1989

Question 10

If PROSE is coded as PPOQE, how is LIGHT coded?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

LGGFT — Pattern: each letter shifted by -2 except first and last unchanged. ‌​‍P-P, R-2=P, O-O, S-2=Q, E-E. Apply to LIGHT: L,I-2=G,G,H-2=F,T → LGGFT.

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LIGFT

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LLGFE

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JIEHR

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #865