University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #58

Question 1

Traditional Kerala sarees:

Accepted Answer

Kasavu (off-white with gold border) — Kasavu — off-white with gold border.

Answer

Colourful

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Silk only

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Kanjivaram

Question 2

If A is square matrix, A is non-singular when:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

det A ≠ 0 — Non-singular ↔ invertible ↔ det ≠ 0 ↔ full rank ↔ unique solution to Ax=b.‌​‍

Answer

Diagonal

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det A = 0

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A symmetric

Question 3

That which cannot be read:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illegible — Illegible = cannot be read (bad handwriting). Inaudible = cannot be heard.‌​‍

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Inaudible

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Invisible

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Indelible

Question 4

SVAMITVA scheme provides:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Property cards to rural homeowners using drone surveys — SVAMITVA uses drone mapping to provide property ownership cards to rural homeowners, enabling them to use property as financial asset.‌​‍

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Skill training to youth

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Insurance to farmers

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Solar panels to villages

Question 5

Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Road access near temple — For the right of lower castes to use roads near Vaikom temple.‌​‍

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Education rights

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Land rights

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Temple entry

Question 6

A and B play football and cricket. B and C play cricket and hockey. A and D play basketball and football. C and D play hockey and basketball. Who plays football, basketball and hockey?

Accepted Answer

D — D plays basketball (with A and C) and hockey (with C). D also plays football? A and D play basketball and football → D plays football too. So D plays all three.

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

Question 7

Which was the first European power to lose a naval battle to an Indian ruler?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dutch to Travancore — At Colachel (1741), Marthandavarma's Travancore navy defeated the Dutch — the first European defeat to an Indian ruler.‌​‍

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French to Mysore

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Portuguese to Zamorin

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British to Marathas

Question 8

The Western Ghats in Kerala is called:

Accepted Answer

Sahyadri — The Western Ghats running through Kerala are known as Sahyadri, forming the eastern boundary of the state.

Answer

Nilgiris

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Anaimalai

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Cardamom Hills

Question 9

An NGO working in rural Kerala aims to launch a week-long awareness campaign to emphasize the fundamental importance of reading and writing skills for social and economic development. To gain maximum international recognition and impact, which global observance day should they align their campaign with?

Accepted Answer

B. September 8th, International Literacy Day. — International Literacy Day is observed globally on September 8th, as declared by UNESCO, to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. Aligning the campaign with this day would provide a strong international platform for their message. While other options are related to education, they do not specifically focus on literacy.

Answer

A. January 24th, International Day of Education.

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C. October 5th, World Teachers' Day.

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D. November 14th, Children's Day in India.

Question 10

World War II lasted from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1939-1945 — WWII: 1939-1945. Allied vs Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan).‌​‍

Answer

1935-1940

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1937-1943

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1941-1947

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #58