University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #161

Question 1

Press Council of India established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 (statutory body from 1978 Act) — Statutory, not regulatory. ‌​‍Adjudicates complaints against/by press. Chairman traditionally retired SC judge.

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2000

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1947

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1991

Question 2

Arrange in dictionary order: (i) Ambitious (ii) Ambiguous (iii) Ambiguity (iv) Ambition (v) Amphibians‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v) — Order: Ambiguity, Ambiguous, Ambition, Ambitious, Amphibians. ‌​‍(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v).

Answer

(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)

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(iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v) and ending with Amphibians

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(ii), (iii), (i), (v), (iv)

Question 3

Which state offered 50% reservation for women in local bodies for the FIRST time?

Accepted Answer

Bihar — Bihar became the first state to give 50% reservation to women in PRIs (2006).

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Kerala

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Karnataka

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Himachal Pradesh

Question 4

A rapidly urbanizing city in Kerala is grappling with escalating air pollution, particularly high levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NOx), primarily attributed to increased vehicular traffic and burgeoning industrial activities. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective for long-term, sustainable pollution control in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing an extensive public transportation network, encouraging non-motorized transport, transitioning industries to renewable energy sources, and enforcing stringent industrial emission standards. — Option B offers the most comprehensive and sustainable long-term solution by addressing both major sources (vehicular and industrial) through systemic changes. Developing public transport and non-motorized transport reduces overall vehicle dependency, while transitioning industries to renewables and enforcing strict standards tackles industrial emissions at the source. Options A, C, and D offer partial, short-term, or less effective solutions, such as merely shifting pollution or relying on palliative measures rather than source reduction.

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A. Implementing strict vehicle emission testing, promoting the use of private electric vehicles, and subsidizing cleaner industrial fuels.

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C. Imposing higher taxes on fossil fuels, relocating highly polluting industries to rural areas, and mandating odd-even traffic schemes in peak hours.

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D. Investing heavily in large-scale air purifiers across the city, promoting afforestation drives, and encouraging residents to use personal protective masks.

Question 5

Antonym of UGLY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Beautiful — Ugly ↔ beautiful.‌​‍

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Unattractive

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Plain

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Hideous

Question 6

The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), developed by UNDP and OPHI, provides a comprehensive measure of poverty across various dimensions beyond just income. Which of the following is NOT one of the three core dimensions directly considered in the calculation of the Global MPI?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Growth Rate — The Global MPI measures poverty based on deprivations in three core dimensions: Health (nutrition, child mortality), Education (years of schooling, school attendance), and Living Standards (cooking fuel, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, housing, assets). Economic Growth Rate is a macro-economic indicator and is not a direct dimension used in the calculation of the individual or household-level MPI.

Answer

A. Health

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B. Education

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C. Living Standards

Question 7

Jahangir's queen who effectively ran the empire in his later years was:

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan (Mehrunnisa) — Married Jahangir 1611. Coins issued in her name; part of junta with father Itimad-ud-Daula and brother Asaf Khan. Commissioned Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb (Agra, 'Baby Taj').

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Mumtaz Mahal

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Jodha Bai

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Jahanara

Question 8

Convert 180 km/h to m/s:

Accepted Answer

50 m/s — 180 × (5/18) = 50 m/s (shortcut: km/h × 5/18 = m/s).

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30 m/s

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45 m/s

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60 m/s

Question 9

Polygraph tests ___ accepted in court cases.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have been — Present perfect passive 'have been accepted' fits the timeframe.‌​‍

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are known

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were used

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will have

Question 10

Which articles provide for protection of environment, forests and wildlife? ‌​‍(i) 31A (ii) 48A (iii) 51A

Accepted Answer

(ii), (iii) — Article 48A (DPSP) and 51A(g) (Fundamental Duty) protect environment and forests.‌​‍

Answer

(i), (ii)

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all three

Answer

(iii) only

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #161