University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #548

Question 1

Which of the following is the most effective pedagogical strategy to improve students' creative writing skills in Malayalam?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging peer review sessions and collaborative storytelling — Peer review and collaborative storytelling (Option B) foster creativity and critical thinking by allowing students to learn from each other’s perspectives. Grammar-focused (A) and memorization-based (C) approaches neglect creative expression, while repetitive exercises (D) may limit originality. The collaborative method aligns with modern pedagogy emphasizing social learning.

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A. Focusing solely on grammar rules and sentence construction

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C. Memorizing and reciting classical Malayalam poems

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D. Assigning repetitive writing exercises from textbooks

Question 2

Granville Austin's book:

Accepted Answer

Cornerstone of a Nation — The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation.

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Indian Constitution

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Federal India

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Making of Indian Const

Question 3

Synonym of HEDONIST:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pleasure-seeker — Pursues pleasure.‌​‍

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Saint

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Moralist

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Ascetic

Question 4

'The pen is mightier than the sword' uses:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Metonymy — Metonymy: substitution of an associated item — pen for writing, sword for war.‌​‍

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

Question 5

The 'Thiruvithamkoor Ezhava Memoir' (1904) was a significant document in Kerala’s socio-religious reform movements. Which reformer is primarily credited with its authorship and advocacy for Ezhava community upliftment?

Accepted Answer

D. Dr. Palpu — Dr. Palpu, an Ezhava reformer, authored the 'Thiruvithamkoor Ezhava Memoir' to highlight the grievances of the Ezhava community and demand social justice. Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Nair Service Society, C. Kesavan was a later political leader, and Kumaran Asan was a poet-reformer associated with caste reforms but not the memoir's author.

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A. Mannathu Padmanabhan

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B. C. Kesavan

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C. Kumaran Asan

Question 6

Which hominid is recognized as the first in human evolution to have a larger brain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis ('handy man') — ~2.5-1.5 mya. ‌​‍First tool maker. Brain ~650 cc. ‌​‍H. erectus: ~900 cc, first to migrate out of Africa, fire use.

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Homo erectus

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Australopithecus

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Neanderthal

Question 7

The Untouchability Offences Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Untouchability (Offences) Act passed 1955; renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976.‌​‍

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1972

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1956

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1961

Question 8

Manu Bhaker sport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shooting — Pistol shooting. 2 bronzes at Paris 2024.‌​‍

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Boxing

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Archery

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Wrestling

Question 9

Perimeter of square with side 7:

Accepted Answer

28 — All four sides of a square are equal. Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 7 = 28 units.

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21

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49

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14

Question 10

Nykaa founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Falguni Nayar — Falguni Nayar.‌​‍

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Kiran

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Others

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VSS

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #548