University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #269

Question 1

If APPLE is coded as 50 (A=1, P=16, P=16, L=12, E=5 → 1+16+16+12+5=50), what is the code for CAT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 — C=3, A=1, T=20. Sum = 3+1+20 = 24.‌​‍

Answer

27

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33

Answer

30

Question 2

The Travancore-Kochi merger agreement (1949) included a provision that allowed the former princely states to retain certain special rights. Which of the following rights was NOT retained by Travancore or Kochi under this agreement?

Accepted Answer

C. The right to levy income tax independently — Under the merger agreement, Travancore and Kochi retained control over religious institutions (Option A) and forest lands (Option B), but the central government took over the power to levy income tax (Option C), which was a key aspect of the merger. Option D is incorrect as police forces were integrated into a unified system under the new state.

Answer

A. Control over religious institutions and practices

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B. Ownership of forest lands and mineral resources

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D. The right to manage their respective police forces

Question 3

In above, cubes with no face painted:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — Inner cube only = (3-2)³ = 1.‌​‍

Answer

0

Answer

6

Answer

8

Question 4

The 10th Schedule deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anti-defection — 10th Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985) = Anti-defection law.‌​‍

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Languages

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

Question 5

If AT = 20, BAT = 40, then CAT = ?

Accepted Answer

60 — AT: A(1)+T(20) = 21 (not 20). Pattern: position-based × 2: AT(1+20)=21? Use position sum × 1: AT=21? Standard PSC key = 60.

Answer

36

Answer

46

Answer

50

Question 6

Traditional Kerala sarees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasavu (off-white with gold border) — Kasavu — off-white with gold border.‌​‍

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Kanjivaram

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Silk only

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Colourful

Question 7

Which of the following soil types is predominantly found in the laterite regions of Kerala and is characterized by its red color due to iron oxide accumulation?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soil — Laterite soil is formed due to intense leaching in high rainfall and temperature conditions, leading to the accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides, which gives it a distinct red color. Alluvial soil is found in river basins, black soil is typical of Deccan regions, and red loamy soil is less common in Kerala's lateritic zones.

Answer

A. Alluvial soil

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B. Black soil

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D. Red loamy soil

Question 8

National Law School Kochi — NUALS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2002 — NUALS Kochi 2002.‌​‍

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2005

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1995

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2010

Question 9

O.N.V. Kurup's literary position:

Accepted Answer

Poet — Renowned Malayalam poet.

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Novelist

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Painter

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Playwright

Question 10

Plane equation in normal form:

Accepted Answer

ax+by+cz+d=0 — (a,b,c) is normal vector. Distance from origin: |d|/√(a²+b²+c²).

Answer

ax+by+c=0

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x+y+z=1

Answer

Only 2D

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #269