University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #140

Question 1

106th Amendment (2023):

Accepted Answer

Women's reservation — Women's reservation in LS and State Assemblies.

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SC/ST

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OBC

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GST

Question 2

Regarding the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023, which of the following initiatives was a significant outcome aimed at enhancing global connectivity and infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

B. The announcement of the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 New Delhi Summit, aiming to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe through a network of railways and shipping lanes, enhancing trade and economic integration. Options A, C, and D were not primary outcomes of the G20 Summit focused on infrastructure development, with C being an aspirational goal not fully agreed upon, and A and D being unrelated to the core infrastructure theme.

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A. The launch of the 'Global Carbon Offset Market' for heavy industries.

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C. A commitment to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 across all member nations.

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D. The establishment of a G20 rapid response force for humanitarian crises.

Question 3

Kolathiri (Kannur area):‌​‍

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Kolathiri dynasty — North Malabar.‌​‍

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Other

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Venad

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Perumpadappu

Question 4

In a remote tribal area of Idukki, Kerala, a community leader observes that the local government primary school consistently lacks a sufficient number of qualified teachers and struggles with inadequate basic sanitation facilities, despite repeated appeals. This situation directly impacts the quality of education for children in the village.

Accepted Answer

B. The State Government, in collaboration with local authorities, is primarily responsible for ensuring that all schools comply with the norms and standards for infrastructure and teacher availability as prescribed by the RTE Act, 2009. — The RTE Act, 2009, explicitly outlines norms and standards for elementary schools, including requirements for adequate infrastructure, functional sanitation facilities, and a prescribed pupil-teacher ratio with qualified teachers. Both the State Government and local authorities share the primary responsibility to ensure that all schools, irrespective of their location, adhere to these standards to provide a conducive learning environment for every child. Relying solely on the PTA or exempting schools from norms due to location are incorrect interpretations of the Act.

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A. The primary responsibility for addressing these issues rests with the local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to raise funds and recruit teachers.

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C. The RTE Act, 2009, primarily focuses on ensuring access to education, leaving specific school infrastructure and teacher qualification standards to be decided by district-level education officers.

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D. While teacher availability is a concern, the RTE Act exempts schools in remote tribal areas from stringent infrastructure norms due to geographical challenges.

Question 5

Meaning of 'cumbersome':‌​‍

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Bulky/awkward to carry — Cumbersome = heavy, unwieldy, troublesome.‌​‍

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Small

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Easy

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Light

Question 6

The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:‌​‍

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USA Constitution — Judicial Review — the power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts — was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States of America.‌​‍

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Canadian Constitution

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British Constitution

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Australian Constitution

Question 7

India's first ambassador to US:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

VL Pandit — Vijayalakshmi Pandit (1949).‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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MC Chagla

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Sardar KM Panikkar

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of social stratification in Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy — Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy are classic examples of social stratification, where individuals are categorized and ranked in a social hierarchy based on caste, which historically influences access to resources and opportunities.

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A. Differences in income levels between urban and rural areas

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C. Variability in educational attainment across districts

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D. Age-based roles in a family

Question 9

First Kerala Assembly election:‌​‍

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1957 — 28 February - 11 March 1957.‌​‍

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1965

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1960

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1967

Question 10

Who is the legal adviser of the Government of India?

Accepted Answer

Attorney General — Attorney General of India (Article 76) — chief legal adviser of GoI.

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Advocate General

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CAG

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Planning Commission

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #140