University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #112

Question 1

Kerala Law Academy:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Peroorkada, TVM.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 2

The second Chief Minister of Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai — Pattom Thanu Pillai served as Kerala's 2nd CM (22 Feb 1960 – 26 Sep 1962).‌​‍

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C. Achutha Menon

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad

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R. Sankar

Question 3

What is the antonym of 'predecessor'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

successor — Predecessor (one who came before) ↔ Successor (one who comes after).‌​‍

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ascendant

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descendant

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ancestor

Question 4

Banasura Sagar Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamanathodu — Karamanathodu river in Wayanad.‌​‍

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Periyar

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Kabini

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Chaliyar

Question 5

'A bolt from the blue' means:

Accepted Answer

A sudden shock — Something completely unexpected.

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Lightning

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Blue sky

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Thunder

Question 6

In the context of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and its implementation in Kerala, which of the following is a key responsibility of the School Management Committee (SMC) in a government or aided school?

Accepted Answer

C. Monitoring the utilization of grants and preparing the school development plan. — The School Management Committee (SMC) is a crucial body under the RTE Act, tasked with ensuring effective school governance. Its primary responsibilities include monitoring the functioning of the school, preparing and recommending the School Development Plan, and overseeing the utilization of grants received. Curriculum decisions, staff appointments, and examination conduct typically fall under the purview of the education department or school administration, not the SMC directly.

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A. Deciding the curriculum and syllabus for all classes.

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B. Appointing and transferring teaching staff.

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D. Conducting annual examinations and publishing results.

Question 7

Coir industry in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — Kerala's coir hub.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 8

Interior angles of octagon sum:

Accepted Answer

1080° — (8-2)180=1080.

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720°

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900°

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1440°

Question 9

Which type of orbit do GPS satellites use?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medium Earth orbit (~20,200 km) — 24+ satellites. ‌​‍Need ≥4 for position (3D + time). Accuracy few metres. ‌​‍India's NavIC regional system.

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Geostationary

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Moon distance

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Low earth orbit

Question 10

The author of 'The Guide' and 'Swami and Friends' is:

Accepted Answer

R. K. Narayan — R. K. Narayan, master of the 'Malgudi' fictional town.

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Mulk Raj Anand

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Raja Rao

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Khushwant Singh

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #112