University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #109

Question 1

The Morley-Minto Reforms (1909) introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separate electorate for Muslims — Indian Councils Act 1909 (Morley-Minto) introduced separate electorate for Muslims — basis of communal politics.‌​‍

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Universal suffrage

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Provincial autonomy

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Complete independence

Question 2

As per the NEP 2020 and subsequent SCERT Kerala guidelines, which of the following best describes the proposed structure for secondary education (Grades 9-12) in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. A multidisciplinary curriculum with flexible subject combinations, including vocational courses and internships — NEP 2020 recommends a flexible, multidisciplinary approach for Grades 9-12, allowing students to choose subjects across streams and include vocational courses. Option A is incorrect as the policy emphasizes flexibility; Option C misrepresents the system as stream-specific with no commonality; Option D is not part of Kerala’s implementation plan.

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A. A rigid 10+2 system with no flexibility in subject choices between science, commerce, and humanities

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C. Separate boards for science, commerce, and humanities streams with no common curriculum

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D. Compulsory residential education for all students in Grades 11-12 with military-style discipline

Question 3

Arithmetic progression 2, 5, 8, 11: 20th term:

Accepted Answer

59 — a+19d=2+57=59.

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58

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62

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55

Question 4

Synonym of VAPID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dull — Offering nothing stimulating.‌​‍

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Interesting

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Lively

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Exciting

Question 5

National Waterway-3 (Kollam to Kottappuram) was extended under the National Waterways Act 2016 up to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — NW-3 was extended up to Kozhikode (West Coast Canal).‌​‍

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Malappuram

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Thrissur

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Kannur

Question 6

Primary goal of the 'Nivarthana Agitation':

Accepted Answer

Representation in the Legislative Assembly — Nivarthana (Abstention) movement (1932-36) demanded community-wise representation in the Travancore Assembly.

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Land reforms

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Temple entry

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Educational reforms

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring availability of 1 doctor per 500 population by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes universal health coverage and equity but does not mandate a specific doctor-population ratio like '1 doctor per 500 population.' This is a distracting option as it aligns with earlier drafts or state policies but is not a formal NHP 2017 objective. The other options reflect core themes of the policy.

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A. Achieving the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages

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C. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare in the population

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D. Reducing infant and under-five mortality to single-digit by 2030

Question 8

Capital of Turkey:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ankara — Ankara.‌​‍

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Izmir

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Istanbul

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Antalya

Question 9

The maximum size of the Council of Ministers is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% of LS — 91st Amendment (2003) caps the Council of Ministers at 15% of the total Lok Sabha strength.‌​‍

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10% of LS

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20% of LS

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No limit

Question 10

D Gukesh became youngest World Chess Champion in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 — December 2024 — youngest ever, age 18.‌​‍

Answer

2022

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2023

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2025

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #109