University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #160

Question 1

Koodathayi poisoning case year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Serial killing case exposed.‌​‍

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2020

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2015

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2021

Question 2

Kerala 100% literacy year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1991 — 18 April 1991 declared.‌​‍

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1995

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1990

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1989

Question 3

The Salt Satyagraha in Kerala (1930) was carried out at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Payyannur and Kozhikode beach — In 1930, K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Salt March from Calicut to Payyannur where salt was made; K. Kesava Menon also led at Kozhikode beach.

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Payyannur

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Kozhikode beach

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Vadakara

Question 4

Synonym of KINDLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ignite — Start a fire/feeling.‌​‍

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Cool

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End

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Extinguish

Question 5

'Rihla' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ibn Battuta — Ibn Battuta wrote Rihla (Travels) about his journeys including his time in Muhammad bin Tughlaq's India.‌​‍

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Al-Biruni

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Marco Polo

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Megasthenes

Question 6

The portal started by Government of Kerala to get services and proceedings of Grama Panchayat:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Citizen Portal — Kerala's LSG Citizen Portal offers panchayat services online.‌​‍

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E-office portal

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Friends

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Sampoorna Portal

Question 7

The COP28 in Dubai (2023) concluded with the first-ever Global Stocktake, a critical assessment of the world's progress towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. Which of the following accurately reflects a key finding or recommendation from this Global Stocktake?

Accepted Answer

C. A call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner. — The COP28 in Dubai concluded with the first Global Stocktake, which assessed the world's progress against the Paris Agreement goals. A key outcome was a call for parties to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, as explicitly stated in the final decision text. Option A is an overstatement; a full phase-out by 2030 was not agreed upon. Option B is incorrect as the stocktake highlighted a significant gap in limiting warming to 1.5°C. Option D is also incorrect, as climate finance commitments remain a contentious issue with developed nations

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A. A definitive commitment to phase out all fossil fuel production by 2030.

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B. An acknowledgement of significant progress in limiting global warming to 1.5°C with current policies.

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D. A declaration that developed nations have fully met their climate finance commitments to developing countries.

Question 8

Which article(s) were revoked by the Presidential order issued on August 5, 2019?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both Art 370 and 35A — Articles 370 and 35A.

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Art 370

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Art 371

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Art 35A

Question 9

First Malayalam novel:

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha by O. Chandu Menon (1889) — first major Malayalam novel.

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Chandu Menon

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Kundalatha

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Marthanda Varma

Question 10

The first Malayali Prime Minister was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

None — India has not had a Malayali PM — India hasn't had a Malayali PM. ‌​‍K. R. ‌​‍Narayanan from Kerala served as President (1997-2002) — India's first Dalit President.

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Pranab Mukherjee

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K. R. Narayanan

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V. V. Giri

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #160