University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #141

Question 1

Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1940 — Cochin Rajya Praja Mandalam founded 1941. ‌​‍Standard PSC: 1941. (Some sources 1940.)

Answer

1943

Answer

1942

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1941

Question 2

Identify the conjunction: 'He studied hard yet he failed.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

yet — 'Yet' joins two clauses in contrast = coordinating conjunction.‌​‍

Answer

failed

Answer

hard

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studied

Question 3

'Brace position' in aviation safety instructions refers to:

Accepted Answer

A protective body position during crash landings — Brace position protects head, neck and limbs during impact.

Answer

A saluting gesture

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An emergency exit

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A life jacket

Question 4

Can the Attorney General defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the permission of the Government — The Attorney General should not defend accused persons in criminal prosecutions without the permission of the Government.

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Yes, without any restrictions

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No, never

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No, only in certain cases

Question 5

Human Rights Act was passed in the year:

Accepted Answer

1993 — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 led to NHRC.

Answer

1989

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1991

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1999

Question 6

CoWIN was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID vaccination — COVID vaccination registration platform.‌​‍

Answer

Census

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Cricket

Answer

Banking

Question 7

Which planet has the largest number of moons?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saturn — Saturn has 146+ known moons (as of 2024), surpassing Jupiter.‌​‍

Answer

Jupiter

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Uranus

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Neptune

Question 8

A teacher observes that one of her students excels in understanding others' emotions, motivations, and desires, and is particularly good at mediating conflicts among peers. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is most prominent in this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal Intelligence — Interpersonal Intelligence, as described by Gardner, involves the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. This includes sensing others' moods, feelings, motivations, and intentions, which is evident in the student's ability to understand emotions and mediate conflicts. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, while bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic intelligences relate to physical movement and understanding nature, respectively.

Answer

A. Intrapersonal Intelligence

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B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

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D. Naturalistic Intelligence

Question 9

Which is called a board on which an artist mixes colours?

Accepted Answer

Palette — Palette — artist's mixing board. (Palate=mouth roof; Pallet=platform; Palliate=relieve)

Answer

Palate

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Pallet

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Palliate

Question 10

A firewall is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Network security — A firewall monitors and controls network traffic, blocking unauthorized access.‌​‍

Answer

Heating

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Data storage

Answer

Printing

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #141