University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #257

Question 1

Kerala 12th Plan Approach:

Accepted Answer

People's planning + devolution — Continued people's planning.

Answer

Industrial

Answer

Mass housing

Answer

Services

Question 2

Which of the following functions falls under the exclusive purview of a State Election Commission, rather than the Election Commission of India?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. — The State Election Commissions, established under Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution, are exclusively responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities. The Election Commission of India, on the other hand, handles elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President, and advises the President on disqualification of MPs.

Answer

A. Conducting elections to the Parliament.

Answer

B. Supervising and directing the preparation of electoral rolls for State Assembly elections.

Answer

D. Deciding on the disqualification of a sitting Member of Parliament.

Question 3

Choose the correct article: '___ honest man'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — 'Honest' begins with a silent 'h' → vowel sound → 'an'.‌​‍

Answer

the

Answer

a

Answer

no article

Question 4

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:

Accepted Answer

Pretender — One who pretends.

Answer

Sincere person

Answer

Truthful

Answer

Honest

Question 5

How many hours is Indian Standard Time (IST) ahead of GMT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5.5 hrs — IST = GMT+5:30.

Answer

4 hrs

Answer

6 hrs

Answer

3 hrs

Question 6

Select the suitable phrasal verb: 'The proposal was ___ due to lack of funds.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

turned down — 'Turned down' = rejected.‌​‍

Answer

turned up

Answer

turned on

Answer

turned away

Question 7

Pampa Valley dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarigiri — Sabarigiri hydroelectric project.‌​‍

Answer

Kakki

Answer

Pamba Dam

Answer

Idukki

Question 8

The Supreme Court, in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), propounded the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'. How does this doctrine fundamentally impact the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. It mandates that Parliament cannot amend provisions that form the 'basic structure' of the Constitution, even through a constitutional amendment Act. — The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, limits Parliament's amending power under Article 368. It stipulates that while Parliament can amend most parts of the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy the fundamental features that constitute its 'basic structure'. Any amendment that violates the basic structure is deemed unconstitutional and void.

Answer

A. It grants Parliament absolute power to amend any part of the Constitution, including fundamental rights.

Answer

B. It prohibits Parliament from amending any provision related to fundamental rights.

Answer

D. It allows Parliament to amend the basic structure, provided it secures a two-thirds majority in both Houses and ratification by half of the state legislatures.

Question 9

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

Answer

A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

Answer

C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

Answer

D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 10

Balika Samridhi Yojana was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October 1997 — Balika Samridhi Yojana launched 2 October 1997.‌​‍

Answer

15 August 1996

Answer

15 August 1997

Answer

2 October 1995

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #257