University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

Which schedule deals with oaths/affirmations?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Third Schedule — Third Schedule: forms of oaths/affirmations for President, Governor, Ministers, MPs/MLAs, judges, CAG etc.‌​‍

Answer

Fifth

Answer

Sixth

Answer

Fourth

Question 2

Kerala's first Health Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.R. Menon — Dr. A.R. Menon — first Health Minister (1957).‌​‍

Answer

K.R. Narayanan

Answer

A.K. Antony

Answer

K.M. Mani

Question 3

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.

Answer

1918

Answer

1929

Answer

1939

Question 4

A new curriculum framework for primary education is being developed in Kerala. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for designing the syllabus, preparing textbooks, and formulating teacher training modules in alignment with this framework?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT is the apex academic body in the state responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and designing teacher training programs. DPI is the administrative head of school education, SSA focuses on universal elementary education implementation, and KSLMA on adult literacy initiatives.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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C. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

Answer

D. Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Question 5

Change to passive voice: Did the blast terrify the children?

Accepted Answer

Were the children terrified by the blast? — Past simple interrogative passive: Were + object + V3 + by + subject.

Answer

Was the blast terrified by the children?

Answer

Was the children terrified by the blast?

Answer

Were the children terrifying by the blast?

Question 6

Which of the following Indian civilian awards is typically conferred upon individuals for exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine, and is second only to the Bharat Ratna in hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

D. Padma Vibhushan — Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine. Padma Bhushan is the third-highest, and Padma Shri is the fourth. The Dr. B. C. Roy Award, while a prestigious medical award, is not part of the civilian award hierarchy.

Answer

A. Padma Bhushan

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B. Padma Shri

Answer

C. Dr. B. C. Roy Award

Question 7

Dattu Bhokanal is associated with which sport?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rowing — Dattu Bhokanal — Indian rower, Rio 2016 Olympian.‌​‍

Answer

Table Tennis

Answer

Long Jump

Answer

Swimming

Question 8

Mandal Commission recommended OBC reservation of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

27% — 27% OBC reservation in central government jobs and educational institutions. ‌​‍Implemented 1990; upheld by SC in Indra Sawhney (1992).

Answer

15%

Answer

50%

Answer

22.5%

Question 9

Missile man of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalam — Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.‌​‍

Answer

Swaminathan

Answer

Bhabha

Answer

Sarabhai

Question 10

Munnar is in which district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Munnar hill station is in Idukki district.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Palakkad

Answer

Thrissur

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #289