University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #55

Question 1

Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — The Aruvippuram Prathishta (1888) was a landmark act defying caste monopoly on temple rituals.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 2

On 21 January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day. ‌​‍Which state is NOT one of these three?

Accepted Answer

Nagaland — Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura attained statehood on 21 January 1972; Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963.‌​‍

Answer

Meghalaya

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Manipur

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Tripura

Question 3

5, 11, 23, 47, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

95 — Pattern: ×2+1. 47×2+1 = 95.‌​‍

Answer

91

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93

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97

Question 4

Kerala's Social Welfare - Pension schemes cover:

Accepted Answer

Multiple beneficiary groups — Social security pensions.

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Only elderly

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Only widows

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Disabled only

Question 5

Number of time zones:

Accepted Answer

24 — 24 time zones (15° apart).

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12

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36

Answer

48

Question 6

One word: Exaggeration for effect:

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole — Hyperbole.

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Alliteration

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Simile

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Irony

Question 7

Following the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and the need for a comprehensive legal framework, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, was enacted. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the unique and broad powers conferred upon the Central Government by this Act, distinguishing it from prior environmental legislations like the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?

Accepted Answer

B. It empowers the Central Government to take all necessary measures to protect and improve the quality of the environment, including issuing directions to industries and even closing them down. — The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, is an umbrella legislation that grants extensive powers to the Central Government to protect and improve the environment, filling legislative gaps left by previous acts. Unlike the Water and Air Acts which established specific boards for particular types of pollution, the EPA enables the Central Government to issue direct orders, make rules, and take comprehensive measures across all environmental domains. Option A is incorrect as State Pollution Control Boards existed under prior acts. Option C describes a limited scope, while the EPA covers a much broa

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A. It mandates the Central Government to establish specific pollution control boards at the state level for monitoring purposes.

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C. It focuses exclusively on the prevention of hazardous waste generation and management, without covering other environmental aspects.

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D. It primarily establishes a framework for international cooperation on transboundary environmental issues.

Question 8

Cartel means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Agreement among oligopolistic firms to fix prices/output — Cartels (OPEC for oil) reduce competition, raise prices. ‌​‍Illegal in most countries (Competition Act 2002 in India).

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Competition

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Merger

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Subsidy

Question 9

18th Lok Sabha (2024) women MPs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

78 — 74 women MPs in 2024.‌​‍

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74

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71

Answer

82

Question 10

Synonym of REMUNERATION:

Accepted Answer

Payment — Payment for work.

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Debt

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Loss

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Fine

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #55