University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #179

Question 1

Kerala's diverse topography and climate contribute to various soil types, with laterite soils being prominent in many regions. From an agricultural perspective, which of the following accurately describes a characteristic challenge associated with laterite soils in Kerala and its underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

C. Poor nutrient retention and acidity, primarily due to intense leaching of soluble minerals under heavy rainfall and high temperatures. — Laterite soils in Kerala are formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, which lead to intense leaching of soluble minerals and silica, leaving behind iron and aluminum oxides. This process results in soils that are generally acidic and poor in essential plant nutrients, posing a significant challenge for agriculture without proper management. Options A and B describe characteristics opposite to laterite soils, while D refers to a problem primarily affecting coastal alluvial soils.

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A. High fertility due to rich organic matter content, resulting from dense forest cover.

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B. Excellent water retention capacity, making them ideal for paddy cultivation without extensive irrigation.

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D. Susceptibility to severe salinity, caused by tidal incursions in coastal areas.

Question 2

Synonym of UNCOUTH:

Accepted Answer

Crude — Lacking good manners.

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Refined

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Polite

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Elegant

Question 3

Machine learning is a subset of:

Accepted Answer

AI that learns patterns from data — ML algorithms build models from data rather than being explicitly programmed.

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Robotics

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Databases

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Networking

Question 4

Lok Adalat under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 — LSA Act 1987.‌​‍

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CPC

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Constitution

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CrPC

Question 5

Which river is known as the 'Dakshina Ganga' of Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pampa — The Pampa River is called the Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South) due to the Sabarimala pilgrimage.‌​‍

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Chaliyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Periyar

Question 6

Polyandry is practised traditionally among:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Toda tribe of Nilgiris, some Himalayan communities — Fraternal polyandry in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti (HP). ‌​‍Rare. Polygyny (multiple wives): Muslim Personal Law permits up to 4.

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All Indians

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Urban India

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All tribes

Question 7

A cube of side 1 cm has volume 1 cm³. A cube of side 2 cm has volume:

Accepted Answer

8 cm³ — V = s³ = 2³ = 8 cm³ (volume scales with cube of linear dimension).

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2 cm³

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4 cm³

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6 cm³

Question 8

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality — Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989) — examines how overlapping identities (race, gender, class) compound discrimination.‌​‍

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Sexism

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Patriarchy

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Feminism

Question 9

Panchayati Raj in India institutionalised by:‌​‍

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73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) — 3-tier: Gram, Block, Zilla. ‌​‍Reservation for SC/ST and women (33%, now 50% in many states). Kerala PRI strongest.

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Original Constitution

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Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Question 10

The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019:

Accepted Answer

Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #179