University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #876

Question 1

Vakkom Moulavi is known as the:‌​‍

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Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Vakkom Moulavi (1873-1932) is called the 'Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala'. ‌​‍He founded the newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' and promoted education and reform.

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Father of Kerala Renaissance

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Kerala Gandhi

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Father of Malayalam

Question 2

The plural of 'crisis' is:‌​‍

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Crises — Crisis → crises (Greek-derived plural, stress on 'cry-ceez').‌​‍

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Crisises

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Crises's

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Crisus

Question 3

The Kerala model of development is often cited for its success in achieving high social indicators despite moderate economic growth. Which sector has played a crucial role in this model?

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C. Healthcare and Education — The Kerala model's success is attributed to strong investments in healthcare and education, which improved human development indices even with lower per capita income. This sectoral focus enabled better life expectancy and literacy rates, unlike industrial sectors which are not the primary drivers.

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A. Information Technology and Start-ups

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B. Agriculture and Rural Development

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D. Manufacturing and Heavy Industries

Question 4

The RTI Movement began with the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) in:‌​‍

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Rajasthan — MKSS started the movement in Bhim Tehsil, Rajasthan in 1990.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Kerala

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Maharashtra

Question 5

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development). What is the primary role envisioned for PARAKH?

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C. To set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation across all school boards. — PARAKH is envisioned as a National Assessment Centre with the primary role of setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India. Its purpose is to shift assessment towards competency-based learning and away from rote memorization, ensuring a more holistic evaluation. It is not responsible for higher education entrance exams, financial management, or teacher recruitment.

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A. To conduct a single national entrance examination for all undergraduate admissions in India.

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B. To manage the financial allocation and auditing for all state education departments.

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D. To recruit and train teachers for all public and private schools nationwide.

Question 6

The Bharathapuzha, often referred to as 'Nila', is Kerala's second-longest river and holds immense cultural significance. However, it faces severe ecological challenges, particularly a drastic reduction in water flow during the dry season. Which of the following human-induced factors is most directly responsible for exacerbating the dry season water scarcity and the associated increase in sand mining pressures in the river?

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C. Excessive and unregulated sand mining from the riverbed, leading to deepening, loss of groundwater recharge, and lowering of the water table. — Excessive and unregulated sand mining is directly responsible for exacerbating dry season water scarcity in the Bharathapuzha. The removal of sand deepens the riverbed, detaching it from the surrounding water table, thereby reducing groundwater recharge and lowering the water table. This makes the river appear dry even when there is subsurface flow. While check dams (A) and deforestation (D) contribute to overall water stress, and pollution (B) affects water quality, sand mining directly impacts the river's physical structure and its ability to retain water during lean periods, making it the m

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A. Construction of numerous check dams and barrages for irrigation in its upper reaches across both Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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B. Uncontrolled discharge of industrial and domestic waste into the river, leading to severe pollution.

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D. Significant deforestation in the catchment area, reducing the capacity for water retention and percolation.

Question 7

'At the eleventh hour' means:‌​‍

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At the last possible moment — At the eleventh hour = at the very last minute, just in time.‌​‍

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At 11 AM

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Very early

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During lunch

Question 8

Rousseau's 'general will' concept means:‌​‍

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The common good / collective interest of the community — Rousseau's 'general will' (volonté générale) — always aims at the common good, distinct from mere majority opinion.‌​‍

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Majority rule

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Voters' will

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Dictator's will

Question 9

In the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach, what is the primary role of the teacher?

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B. To serve as a facilitator and create opportunities for meaningful interaction — In CLT, the teacher acts as a facilitator who designs tasks encouraging authentic communication rather than correcting every error. Immediate correction of minor errors (Option A) can hinder fluency, while strict adherence to a script (Option C) or focus on written drills (Option D) contradicts CLT's interactive and communicative goals.

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A. To correct every minor error immediately to ensure accuracy

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C. To strictly follow a pre-written script and avoid deviations

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D. To focus solely on written exercises and grammar drills

Question 10

Which region in Kerala is famous for its natural sandalwood forests?‌​‍

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Marayoor — Marayoor (Idukki) has Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest.‌​‍

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Meenachil

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Peermed

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Nenmara

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #876