University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #182

Question 1

Which initiative was recently launched by the Kerala Health Department to improve maternal and child health outcomes in tribal communities?

Accepted Answer

B. Arogya Kiranam — Arogya Kiranam is a Kerala Health Department initiative specifically aimed at enhancing maternal and child health services in tribal-dominated regions, providing better access to antenatal, natal, and postnatal care. The other options are either national schemes (C, D) or a broader state health mission (A), making them incorrect in this context.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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C. Janani Suraksha Yojana

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D. Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres

Question 2

Antonym of RICH:‌​‍

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Poor — Rich ↔ poor.‌​‍

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Wealthy

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Prosperous

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Affluent

Question 3

Present simple for:‌​‍

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Habits and facts — Present simple — habitual, universal truths.‌​‍

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Past action

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Future

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Ongoing action

Question 4

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Ernakulam district — Salim Ali's recommendation.

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Thrissur

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Kottayam

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Palakkad

Question 5

A school receives a child with locomotor disability who uses a wheelchair. Under the RPwD Act 2016, which infrastructure modification is mandatory?

Accepted Answer

A. Installing a ramp at the main entrance and accessible toilet facilities — The RPwD Act 2016 (Section 44-46) mandates universal accessibility in public buildings, including ramps and accessible toilets. While ground-floor classrooms (D) or peer support (C) may be helpful, the primary requirement is physical accessibility (A). Separate classrooms (B) are not mandated unless space constraints exist.

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B. Providing a separate classroom on the ground floor

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C. Assigning a peer buddy to assist the child in moving between classes

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D. Conducting all classes in the ground floor to avoid stairs

Question 6

All cats are mammals. All mammals have hair. Therefore:

Accepted Answer

All cats have hair — Valid syllogism.

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Some cats have hair

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No cats have hair

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Hair is for cats only

Question 7

Consider a situation where a particular State Government is perceived to be failing in implementing a critical national policy related to 'Public Order' (a State List subject), leading to significant inter-state repercussions. Which of the following constitutional provisions would most appropriately allow the Union Parliament to legislate on this matter, assuming there is no national emergency declared?

Accepted Answer

A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest). — Article 249 empowers the Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a 2/3rd majority, that it is necessary in the national interest. This mechanism allows for central legislative intervention without requiring state consent or the declaration of a national emergency. Article 252 requires the consent of the concerned states, Article 253 is specifically for international agreements, and Article 356 involves the imposition of President's Rule, which is a more drastic measure implying a complete breakdown of constitutional machinery, not merely legislative inte

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B. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State).

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C. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements).

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D. Article 356 (Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States).

Question 8

Thekkady, the entry point to Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Thekkady is located in Idukki district and serves as the main entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Pathanamthitta

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Kottayam

Question 9

Malabar Rebellion:‌​‍

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1921 — 1921.‌​‍

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1919

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1920

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1922

Question 10

ASHA workers under National Health Mission are:‌​‍

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Accredited Social Health Activists — ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are community health workers at the village level under NHM.‌​‍

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Doctors in rural areas

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Hospital administrators

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Ayurvedic practitioners

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #182