University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #304

Question 1

IIT Palakkad:

Accepted Answer

2015 — 2015.

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2008

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2019

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2020

Question 2

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) represented a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform narrative. While its immediate aim was access to roads around the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple for all castes, which of the following best describes its most profound and lasting contribution to the socio-political evolution of Travancore and subsequently Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. It served as a powerful catalyst for public discourse on untouchability and caste discrimination, effectively nationalizing the issue and compelling the princely state to acknowledge and address fundamental human rights. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was crucial not just for road access but for elevating the issue of untouchability and caste discrimination to a national platform, compelling the Travancore princely state to engage with fundamental human rights. It garnered widespread attention, including from Mahatma Gandhi, and created significant pressure for future reforms, directly influencing later movements like the Temple Entry Proclamation. It did not immediately abolish the caste system or lead to political power transfer.

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A. It directly resulted in the complete abolition of the caste system in Travancore within a decade, enforced by the state government.

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B. It successfully established the principle of universal temple entry for all Hindus across Travancore, paving the way for the Guruvayoor Satyagraha.

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D. It led to the immediate transfer of political power from the Maharaja to elected representatives, reflecting the newly empowered lower castes.

Question 3

Which of the following interventions is most effective in breaking the chain of infection at the 'mode of transmission' link in a hospital setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring proper hand hygiene among healthcare workers. — The 'mode of transmission' refers to how the infectious agent travels from the reservoir to the susceptible host. Proper hand hygiene by healthcare workers is the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of microorganisms, especially via direct or indirect contact, thereby directly breaking the chain at the mode of transmission link. While isolation targets the reservoir and portal of exit, and antibiotics/nutrition target the susceptible host, hand hygiene directly interrupts the vehicle of transmission.

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A. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to all high-risk patients.

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C. Isolating patients with known multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs).

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D. Providing nutritional support to enhance patient immunity.

Question 4

The emergency due to the breakdown of constitutional machinery in a state:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art. 356 — Article 356 — President's Rule.‌​‍

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Art. 360

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Art. 352

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Art. 357

Question 5

Which among the following was NOT a key feature of the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act (1960) during the land reforms of 1957-1969?

Accepted Answer

D. Mandatory redistribution of surplus land to landless laborers within one year of acquisition — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Act (1960) did not mandate immediate redistribution within one year; the process was gradual and subject to legal and procedural delays. Option A was a primary goal, Option B reflects the ceiling limits, and Option C highlights the tenant ownership provision.

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A. Abolition of the Jenmi system and vesting of land in the state

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B. Fixation of a ceiling on landholdings at 15 acres for wetland and 30 acres for dry land

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C. Conferment of ownership rights to tenants on payment of compensation to landlords

Question 6

Silent Valley Movement environmentalist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sugathakumari — Sugathakumari led in Kerala.‌​‍

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Vandana

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Medha

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Saligramam

Question 7

Kerala is celebrated as the first Indian state to achieve total literacy. This remarkable feat is often attributed to a confluence of historical and social factors. Which of the following factors best represents the *earliest and foundational* influence on Kerala's path to widespread literacy?

Accepted Answer

C. Early efforts by Christian missionaries and progressive reforms by princely states. — The strong foundation for Kerala's literacy was laid by early Christian missionary schools and the progressive educational policies implemented by the princely states of Travancore and Cochin, long before India's independence. While post-independence policies and the RTE Act further boosted literacy, they built upon an already established educational culture, and private sector investment wasn't the primary foundational driver.

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A. Post-independence government policies promoting adult literacy missions.

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B. Significant private sector investment in educational infrastructure.

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D. The constitutional mandate of the Right to Education Act (2009).

Question 8

Article 39(d) of the Directive Principles enshrines:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equal pay for equal work — Article 39(d) — 'Equal pay for equal work for both men and women'.‌​‍

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Right to education

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Uniform civil code

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Free legal aid

Question 9

The Attorney General of India is appointed under:

Accepted Answer

Article 76 — Article 76: The AG is appointed by the President. AG is the government's chief legal adviser.

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Article 148

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Article 164

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Article 324

Question 10

Silent Valley NP famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lion-tailed Macaque — Lion-tailed Macaque.‌​‍

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Elephant

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Tiger

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #304