University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #867

Question 1

Where is Kerala Coconut Research Station situated?

Accepted Answer

Kayamkulam — Regional Coconut Research Station, Kayamkulam (under CPCRI).

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Sadanandapuram

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Mannuthi

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Vellayani

Question 2

Synonym of RANCOR:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bitterness — Bitter resentment.‌​‍

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Peace

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Love

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Joy

Question 3

Collective noun for wolves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pack — A pack of wolves.‌​‍

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Pride

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School

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Flock

Question 4

A 6-month-old infant receives antibodies from their mother through breastfeeding, providing temporary protection against certain infections. This type of immunity is known as:

Accepted Answer

C. Naturally acquired passive immunity — Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from a mother to her child, either across the placenta during pregnancy or through breast milk. This provides immediate but temporary protection as the infant's own immune system is not actively producing antibodies. Active immunity involves the body's own immune response, while artificial immunity involves medical intervention like vaccines or antibody injections.

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A. Naturally acquired active immunity

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity

Question 5

The National Teachers' Award, conferred by the President of India, recognizes exemplary contributions of teachers. What is a significant recent change incorporated into the selection process for this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

A. The inclusion of an online self-nomination portal for eligible teachers. — A significant reform in the National Teachers' Award selection process in recent years has been the introduction of an online self-nomination portal. This change aimed to make the process more transparent, objective, and inclusive, allowing eligible teachers from across the country to directly apply. While other options might represent plausible reforms or aspects of awards, the online self-nomination system marked a major procedural shift.

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B. An increase in the monetary prize accompanying the award by 50%.

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C. Reservation of 25% of awards for teachers from tribal and remote areas.

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D. Mandatory submission of a detailed five-year teaching plan for evaluation.

Question 6

A teacher observes that a student who consistently excels in mathematics also demonstrates strong analytical skills in science and logic puzzles, but struggles with activities requiring artistic expression or social interaction. According to Spearman's Two-Factor Theory of intelligence, which factor primarily accounts for the student's consistent high performance across mathematics, science, and logic?

Accepted Answer

C. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's Two-Factor Theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) for particular abilities. The student's consistent high performance in diverse analytical subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability or g-factor. S-factors would explain their struggles in specific areas like art or social interaction, while crystallized intelligence is a concept from Cattell.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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B. Group factor

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D. Crystallized intelligence

Question 7

Vietnam War (US involvement) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese (April 1975) — US military withdrew 1973. ‌​‍Saigon fell to North Vietnam (April 1975). Vietnam reunified under communist rule.

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Chinese takeover

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Independence

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US victory

Question 8

Kerala Lockdown record:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Smooth handling via community kitchens (Kudumbashree) — Global recognition for community response.‌​‍

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Average

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Poor handling

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Strict only

Question 9

If A = {1,2,3} and B = {3,4}, then A ∩ B =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

{3} — Intersection = elements common to both. A ∪ B = {1,2,3,4}. A-B = {1,2}.‌​‍

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{}

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{1,2,3,4}

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{1,2}

Question 10

Thacholi Othenan:‌​‍

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Legendary warrior of North Malabar — Vadakkan Pattukal hero.‌​‍

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None

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Musician

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South king

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #867