University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #286

Question 1

SAARC HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — Kathmandu, Nepal (founded 1985).‌​‍

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Delhi

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Colombo

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Dhaka

Question 2

The SCERT Kerala's recent 'School Development Plan (SDP) Guidelines' emphasizes which of the following as a critical component for school improvement?

Accepted Answer

D. Community participation in school governance and resource mobilization — SCERT Kerala's SDP guidelines prioritize community participation in school governance and resource mobilization to enhance sustainability and inclusivity. While classroom infrastructure is important, it is not the primary focus of governance reforms.

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A. Increasing the number of classrooms to reduce student-teacher ratio

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B. Mandatory parent-teacher meetings every month

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C. Annual external audits of school infrastructure

Question 3

Mullaperiyar Dam built:

Accepted Answer

1895 — Completed 1895 — operated by Tamil Nadu, located in Kerala.

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1900

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1920

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1947

Question 4

Kerala's first woman district collector:

Accepted Answer

Anna Malhotra — Anna Malhotra — IAS, first woman collector.

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Renuka Sudhakar

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Padmaja Venugopal

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Sheela Thomas

Question 5

This is the ___ book I have ever read.

Accepted Answer

worst — Superlative form with 'the' and 'ever' requires 'worst'.

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worse

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worser

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bad

Question 6

What made the 2021 Kerala Assembly election historic?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First time LDF retained power consecutively — Ended alternating trend.‌​‍

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UDF always wins

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Alternating ended

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All

Question 7

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees certain freedoms to citizens, including the freedom of speech and expression. However, these freedoms are not absolute and can be subjected to reasonable restrictions. Which of the following grounds is NOT explicitly mentioned in Article 19(2) as a basis for imposing reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression?

Accepted Answer

D. Promoting scientific temper — Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution explicitly lists the grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed on the freedom of speech and expression: sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence. 'Promoting scientific temper' is a Fundamental Duty enshrined in Article 51A(h), which encourages citizens to develop a scientific outlook, but it is not a basis for restricting freedom of speech under Article 19(2).

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A. Sovereignty and integrity of India

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B. Public order

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C. Morality or decency

Question 8

Indirect form of: 'Do you like comics?' she asked me.

Accepted Answer

She asked me whether I liked comics — Yes/no question → 'whether/if' + back-shifted tense (like → liked).

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She asked me whether I like comics

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She asked me whether I have liked comics

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She asked me did I like comics

Question 9

Find out the incorrect statement about Pandit Karuppan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The king of Travancore honoured him with the title Kavithilakam — Pandit Karuppan received the title 'Kavithilakam' from the Cochin king, not Travancore.‌​‍

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Karuppan organized the Cochin Pulaya Maha Sabha in 1913

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In 1925 Pandit Karuppan was nominated to the Cochin Legislative Council

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Aacharabhushanam was written by Pandit Karuppan

Question 10

24th Amendment (1971):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament CAN amend FRs — Response to Golaknath case.‌​‍

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FR abolished

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Right to Property removed

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Emergency reforms

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #286