University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #84

Question 1

Synonym of EVIDENT:‌​‍

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Obvious — Evident = clearly seen/known.‌​‍

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Secret

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Doubtful

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Hidden

Question 2

The Versailles Palace was the residence of:‌​‍

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The Bourbon kings of France — Built by Louis XIV, Versailles became the seat of Bourbon kings until 1789.‌​‍

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The Holy Roman Emperor

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The Tudor dynasty

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The Spanish Habsburgs

Question 3

Synonym of BELLIGERENT:‌​‍

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Hostile — Warlike, aggressive.‌​‍

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Calm

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Friendly

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Peaceful

Question 4

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

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A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

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D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 5

Dist and Sessions Judge appointed by:

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Governor — Governor in consultation with HC.

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CJI

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HC CJ

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President

Question 6

Which statement correctly distinguishes between a phrase and a clause?‌​‍

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Phrase has no verb; clause has subject and verb — Main clause stands alone; subordinate doesn't. ‌​‍Phrase types: noun, adjective, adverb, prepositional, participial.

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Both must have verb

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Only clause

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Same

Question 7

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:

Accepted Answer

Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Atmavidya Sangham

Question 8

'Burn the midnight oil' means:‌​‍

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Work/study late at night — To burn the midnight oil = to study or work late into the night.‌​‍

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Waste fuel

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Start a fire

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Cook at midnight

Question 9

First HC for northeast states (common):‌​‍

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Gauhati — Gauhati HC — covers Assam, NE states.‌​‍

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Tripura

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Meghalaya

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Sikkim

Question 10

Pointing to a man, a woman says 'His mother is the only daughter of my mother.' The woman is the man's:‌​‍

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Mother — 'Only daughter of my mother' = the woman herself. ‌​‍So the man's mother is the woman = Mother.

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Sister

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Aunt

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Grandmother

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #84