University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #74

Question 1

Identify the pioneering woman who became the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from a Western institution, specifically from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1886, paving the way for female physicians in India.

Accepted Answer

C. Anandibai Joshi — Anandibai Joshi holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from a Western institution (Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania). While Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first female graduates and later doctors in India, Anandibai Joshi's achievement was specifically in Western medical education. Savitribai Phule was a pioneer in women's education and the first female teacher, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female lawyer.

Answer

A. Kadambini Ganguly

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B. Savitribai Phule

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 2

Mandal Commission (1980):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in central government — Implemented by V.P. ‌​‍Singh (1990). Indra Sawhney case (1992): SC upheld, introduced 'creamy layer' exclusion.

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Identified SCs

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Partition

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Anti-Sikh

Question 3

If a:b = 3:4, b:c = 5:6, a:c = ?

Accepted Answer

15:24 — Make b common 20. a:b:c = 15:20:24. a:c=15:24.

Answer

5:8

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12:15

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10:8

Question 4

The next number in the Fibonacci series 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ... is:

Accepted Answer

13 — Each term is sum of previous two: 5+8 = 13.

Answer

10

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11

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12

Question 5

Which event directly led to the formation of Kerala State on 1 November 1956?

Accepted Answer

States Reorganisation Act 1956 — The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created Kerala by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar.

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Indian Independence Act 1947

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Government of India Act 1935

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Royal Titles Act 1858

Question 6

The American Revolution began in:

Accepted Answer

1775 — Revolutionary War began April 1775 at Lexington-Concord. Declaration of Independence 4 July 1776. British recognition 1783 (Treaty of Paris).

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1765

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1773 (Boston Tea Party)

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1776

Question 7

Who organised Savarna Jatha in Vaikom Satyagraha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha (1924).‌​‍

Answer

A.K. Gopalan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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K. Kelappan

Question 8

A group of fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

School — A school of fish.‌​‍

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Herd

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Pack

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Flock

Question 9

Untouchability Abolition Act enforced since:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976. ‌​‍SC/ST (POA) Act 1989 made untouchability a cognisable offence.

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1989

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1976

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1947

Question 10

Mahakumbh 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prayagraj Jan-Feb — Prayagraj Mahakumbh Jan-Feb 2025.‌​‍

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Nasik

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Ujjain

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Haridwar

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #74