University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #147

Question 1

RAW (Research & Analysis Wing) founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968 as India's external intel agency.‌​‍

Answer

1971

Answer

1947

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1980

Question 2

Bamboo rafting tourism in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Bamboo rafting is a popular eco-tourism activity in Periyar, Thekkady.‌​‍

Answer

Wayanad

Answer

Kumarakom

Answer

Munnar

Question 3

Which curriculum framework emphasizes the integration of 'Art Integrated Learning' as a pedagogical tool?

Accepted Answer

A. NCF 2005 — NCF 2005 introduced 'Art Integrated Learning' to make education holistic and engaging. NCFTE 2009 focuses on teacher education, NEP 2020 on broader reforms, and RTE Act 2009 on access to education—none explicitly mention art integration.

Answer

B. NCFTE 2009

Answer

C. NEP 2020

Answer

D. RTE Act 2009

Question 4

Hyderabad was integrated with India through:

Accepted Answer

Operation Polo (police action, 1948) — Operation Polo (13–18 Sept 1948) ended the Nizam's refusal and integrated Hyderabad.

Answer

Instrument of Accession

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Referendum

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UN mediation

Question 5

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) was separated from NCST in:

Accepted Answer

2003 — 89th Amendment (2003) bifurcated the combined SC/ST commission into separate NCSC and NCST.

Answer

1978

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1992

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2005

Question 6

Sahodaran Ayyappan:

Accepted Answer

Social reformer — Against caste divisions in Kerala.

Answer

Musician

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Actor

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Politician

Question 7

Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq's disastrous 'token currency' experiment (1329-30) failed because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Copper/brass tokens were easily forged — The bronze tanka was issued as token currency but was widely counterfeited, so the government had to redeem all tokens at face value — huge treasury loss.‌​‍

Answer

Famines

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Invasions

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No demand

Question 8

Synonym of OBLIQUE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indirect — Slanting.‌​‍

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Vertical

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Direct

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Straight

Question 9

The first Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin state was:

Accepted Answer

Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai — first CM of Travancore-Cochin (1949).

Answer

Pattom Thanu Pillai

Answer

R. Sankar

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C. Kesavan

Question 10

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

Answer

1928

Answer

1922

Answer

1926

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #147