University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #15

Question 1

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.

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Cherusseri

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Asan

Question 2

Following the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, significant changes were implemented in the administrative and political setup. Who was entrusted with the responsibility of serving as the first Chief Minister of this newly unified state, reflecting the transitional political dynamics of the period?

Accepted Answer

C. Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, who was serving as the Prime Minister of Travancore at the time of the merger, was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. This appointment was a crucial step in establishing the new administrative structure of the merged state. Pattam Thanu Pillai and C. Kesavan later served as Chief Ministers of Travancore-Cochin, while E.M.S. Namboodiripad became the first Chief Minister of the larger, linguistically reorganized state of Kerala in 1957.

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A. C. Kesavan

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B. Pattam Thanu Pillai

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D. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Question 3

Odd: Lion, Tiger, Elephant, Dog‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dog — Domestic vs wild.‌​‍

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Lion

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Elephant

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Tiger

Question 4

Unstarred question answered:

Accepted Answer

In writing — Written answer, no supplementaries.

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Orally

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Not answered

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By PM

Question 5

Synonym of CONCILIATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacify — Appease, reconcile.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Reject

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Anger

Question 6

Kerala Piravi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov — 1 November — Kerala Day.‌​‍

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2 Oct

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

Question 7

One word: Repetition of initial consonants:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alliteration — Alliteration.‌​‍

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Meter

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Assonance

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Rhyme

Question 8

Consider a hypothetical scenario where the Union government proposes an amendment to a provision relating to the election of the President of India. Which of the following procedures would be essential for such an amendment to be validly passed?

Accepted Answer

C. A special majority in both Houses of Parliament, followed by ratification by not less than one-half of the state legislatures, and Presidential assent. — Amendments to provisions concerning the election of the President (Articles 54, 55) fall under the category of amendments that affect the federal structure of the Constitution. Such amendments require not only a special majority in both Houses of Parliament but also ratification by the legislatures of at least half of the states. Only after this, it receives Presidential assent to become law.

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A. A simple majority in both Houses of Parliament and Presidential assent.

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B. A special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, and majority of total membership) in both Houses of Parliament, followed by Presidential assent.

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D. A special majority in the Lok Sabha only, followed by ratification by all state legislatures, and Presidential assent.

Question 9

Cannot be read:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illegible — Illegible = cannot be read.‌​‍

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Inaudible

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Invisible

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Indelible

Question 10

Sound travels fastest in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Steel — Sound travels fastest in solids (steel ~5,960 m/s) > liquids > gases. ‌​‍Cannot travel through vacuum.

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Vacuum

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Air

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Water

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #15