University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #290

Question 1

The Emergency of 1975 was declared under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 352 — The 1975 Emergency was declared under Article 352 (National Emergency) by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on PM Indira Gandhi's advice.‌​‍

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Article 356

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Article 360

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Article 370

Question 2

NITI Aayog initiatives for EVs and air quality: (i) LiFE (ii) Shoonya (iii) NDAP (iv) E-Amrit‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii & iv) — Shoonya and E-Amrit promote EVs directly. ‌​‍LiFE is Lifestyle for Environment (broader); NDAP is data platform.

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Only (i)

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Only (iii)

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Only (iii & iv)

Question 3

Which national health programme primarily focuses on the control and prevention of communicable diseases?

Accepted Answer

B. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) — The correct answer is B. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). This programme targets communicable diseases like malaria, dengue, and kala-azar. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they focus on elderly care, mental health, and deafness prevention, respectively, not communicable diseases.

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A. National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

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C. National Mental Health Programme (NMHP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD)

Question 4

Kerala Model of Development is distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

High human development (literacy, life expectancy) at relatively low per-capita income — Kerala Model: decades of land reform, social movements, public health/education investment → HDI comparable to high-income nations at far lower GDP per capita.‌​‍

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Mining

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Heavy industry

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High GDP

Question 5

National Hydrogen Mission launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — Green Hydrogen Mission approved in 2023, announced 2022.‌​‍

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2021

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2023

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2024

Question 6

A group of 17-year-olds decides to try a dangerous stunt they saw online, despite knowing the potential risks. When questioned, they downplay the dangers and focus on the thrill. This tendency among adolescents to engage in risky behaviors, often underestimating negative consequences and overestimating immediate rewards, can be partly attributed to the ongoing development of which brain region?

Accepted Answer

C. Prefrontal cortex — The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, risk assessment, and decision-making, continues to mature throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. Its incomplete development during the teenage years can lead to a greater propensity for risk-taking and a less developed ability to weigh long-term consequences against immediate gratification.

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A. Cerebellum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Amygdala

Question 7

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 8

In Kerala, during monsoon season, there is often an increased incidence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Which of the following is a classic example of a vector-borne disease prevalent in such conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Dengue fever. — Dengue fever is a classic example of a vector-borne disease, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in conditions prevalent during the monsoon season in Kerala. Tuberculosis is airborne, while cholera and typhoid fever are typically transmitted through contaminated food and water. Mosquito control is crucial for preventing dengue outbreaks.

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A. Tuberculosis.

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B. Cholera.

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D. Typhoid fever.

Question 9

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Agitation' (1910) primarily aimed to address which social injustice faced by the Pulaya community?

Accepted Answer

B. Forced labor and lack of mobility due to prohibition of riding bullock carts — The Villuvandi Agitation was specifically against the feudal practice of prohibiting Pulayas from riding bullock carts, symbolizing their subjugation. While temple entry and access to water were also issues, this agitation targeted mobility as a key form of oppression. Dalit education restrictions were addressed through other means.

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A. Denial of temple entry rights

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C. Restrictions on education for Dalit girls

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D. Exclusion from public wells and water sources

Question 10

Makaravilakku is associated with which temple?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Makaravilakku (Makara Jyothi) is observed at Sabarimala temple during the Makar Sankranti festival.‌​‍

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Padmanabhaswamy

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Guruvayur

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Vaikom

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #290