University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #240

Question 1

Queen of Arabian Sea:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi.

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

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Kannur

Question 2

Synonym of POIGNANT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moving — Evoking sadness or regret.‌​‍

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Dull

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Silly

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Harsh

Question 3

Velu Thampi Dalawa, who led an anti-British revolt in 1809, was the Dalawa (minister) of:

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Velu Thampi Dalawa, Dalawa of Travancore, issued the famous Kundara Proclamation (1809) against the British.

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Kochi

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Malabar

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Kolathunadu

Question 4

Kerala Lockdown record:

Accepted Answer

Smooth handling via community kitchens (Kudumbashree) — Global recognition for community response.

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Poor handling

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Average

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Strict only

Question 5

Zonal Councils chaired by:‌​‍

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Home Minister — Home Minister of India.‌​‍

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CMs rotate

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PM

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President

Question 6

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was effectively abrogated via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Presidential Order + J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 — On 5 August 2019, President issued order under Article 370(3), and Parliament passed J&K Reorganisation Act splitting it into two UTs: J&K and Ladakh.‌​‍

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Kesavananda Bharati judgment

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105th Amendment

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103rd Amendment

Question 7

A Gram stain is performed on a bacterial sample from a patient's wound. The results show purple-colored cocci arranged in clusters. This finding most likely indicates the presence of a:

Accepted Answer

B. Gram-positive coccus. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain and appear purple under the microscope, whereas Gram-negative bacteria appear red/pink. Cocci refer to spherical bacteria, and their arrangement in clusters is characteristic of Staphylococcus species. Therefore, purple-colored cocci in clusters indicate a Gram-positive coccus.

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A. Gram-negative bacillus.

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C. Gram-negative coccus.

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D. Gram-positive bacillus.

Question 8

A patient wants to eat a large amount of unhealthy food but decides to choose a healthier option after considering their current health condition and doctor's advice. In Freudian terms, which part of the mind is primarily responsible for this decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A. Ego — The Ego operates on the reality principle, mediating between the impulsive desires of the Id and the moralistic demands of the Superego, while also considering external reality. In this scenario, the Ego balances the Id's desire for unhealthy food with the Superego's health consciousness and the reality of the doctor's advice. The Id represents primitive impulses, and the Superego represents internalized societal and parental standards.

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B. Id

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C. Superego

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D. Conscious Mind

Question 9

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.‌​‍

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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K. Kelappan

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K. V. Krishna Menon

Question 10

A local self-government in Kerala plans to implement the RTE Act's provisions regarding the reservation of seats for disadvantaged groups in schools. What is the minimum percentage of seats mandated to be reserved under the Act?

Accepted Answer

B. 25% — The RTE Act mandates that private unaided schools must reserve at least 25% of their seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections in Classes 1-8. This provision aims to ensure equitable access to quality education. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the Act's specified percentage.

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A. 20%

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C. 30%

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D. 40%

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #240