University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #184

Question 1

Who said 'Man is born free but everywhere in chains'?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau — Opening line of Rousseau's 'The Social Contract' (1762).

Answer

Voltaire

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Baron de Montesquieu

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Denis Diderot

Question 2

Idukki power project capacity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

780 MW — 780 MW — Kerala's largest hydro.‌​‍

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500

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1000

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200

Question 3

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the Cultural Capital — home of Thrissur Pooram and rich cultural heritage.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 4

The Joint Commissioners of Malabar who freed all trade except pepper were:

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden — Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden were the Joint Commissioners appointed by the British after the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

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Only Jonathan Duncan

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Jonathan Duncan and William Giffth

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William Giffth and James Stevens

Question 5

As per the NEP 2020, which age group is the new '5+3+3+4' school education structure intended to cover?

Accepted Answer

B. 4-18 years — The NEP 2020 proposes a school education structure of 5+3+3+4, covering ages 3 to 18 years (3-5 years: Foundational Stage, 6-8 years: Preparatory Stage, 8-11 years: Middle Stage, 12-18 years: Secondary Stage). Option A is incorrect as it excludes the 3-4 years age group. Options C and D exclude the preschool age group.

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A. 3-18 years

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C. 5-18 years

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D. 6-18 years

Question 6

Digital India programme:

Accepted Answer

1 July 2015 — Pillars: broadband highways, universal access, e-governance, digital empowerment. UPI, Aadhaar, Jan Dhan drove financial inclusion.

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2014

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2018

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2020

Question 7

Synonym of PETULANT:

Accepted Answer

Irritable — Childishly sulky.

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Cheerful

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Calm

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Kind

Question 8

Second longest river in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (Nila) — 209 km, second longest.

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Muvattupuzha

Question 9

English Channel between:

Accepted Answer

UK and France — Connects Atlantic - North Sea.

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UK and Ireland

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France and Spain

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UK and Netherlands

Question 10

'Magnum opus' means:

Accepted Answer

A great work; masterpiece — Magnum opus (Latin) = the greatest/most important work of an artist or author.

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A small work

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A complete failure

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A translated text

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #184