University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #345

Question 1

The Indian Constitution is written in English and:

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Hindi — Article 394A: official English and Hindi copies of Constitution.

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Sanskrit

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Urdu

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Marathi

Question 2

The Bengali Renaissance poet-novelist who wrote 'Anandamath' was:

Accepted Answer

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee — Bankim wrote Anandamath (1882) from which 'Vande Mataram' is taken.

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Rabindranath Tagore

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Sarat Chandra

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Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Question 3

Passive of 'He writes a letter':‌​‍

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A letter is written by him — Simple Present passive: is + V3.‌​‍

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A letter was written

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A letter has been written

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A letter will be written

Question 4

Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital from Delhi to:‌​‍

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Daulatabad — Muhammad bin Tughlaq shifted the capital to Daulatabad (Maharashtra) — a disastrous decision.‌​‍

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Agra

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Lahore

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Jaunpur

Question 5

The plural of 'crisis' is:

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Crises — Crisis → crises (Greek-derived plural, stress on 'cry-ceez').

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Crisises

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Crises's

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Crisus

Question 6

The Frankfurt School (critical theory) was founded in:

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Frankfurt, Germany — Institute for Social Research, Frankfurt (1923). Adorno, Horkheimer, Marcuse, Habermas — critical analysis of modern society.

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London

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Berlin

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Paris

Question 7

The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a landmark legislation designed to transform agrarian relations. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key objective or provision of this Act, prior to its significant amendments in 1969?

Accepted Answer

C. It introduced a ceiling on land ownership, provided security of tenure for cultivating tenants, fixed fair rents, and allowed tenants to purchase ownership of their holdings under specific conditions. — The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 was a comprehensive legislation that aimed to bring about significant changes. Its key provisions included imposing a ceiling on land holdings, granting security of tenure to cultivating tenants, fixing fair rents, and enabling tenants to purchase ownership of their land under specified conditions. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the primary objectives or mechanisms of the 1963 Act.

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A. It primarily focused on the nationalization of all temple lands and their redistribution to landless poor.

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B. It aimed to consolidate small and fragmented landholdings to promote large-scale commercial agriculture.

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D. It mandated the immediate and free transfer of all surplus land from landlords to landless agricultural laborers without any compensation to the former.

Question 8

Which state is the largest producer of rubber in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala produces about 90% of India's natural rubber, with Kottayam being the hub of rubber cultivation.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu

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Tripura

Question 9

National Education Day, observed on November 11th, celebrates the birth anniversary of India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A school aims to truly embody the spirit of this day. Which of the following initiatives would most appropriately reflect its core purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Hosting a panel discussion on the evolution of India's education system post-independence and the vision for universal education. — National Education Day commemorates Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary and his pivotal role as India's first Education Minister in shaping the post-independence education system, including advocating for universal elementary education. A panel discussion on the evolution and vision of the education system directly reflects his foundational contributions. Options A, B, and D, while valuable, do not as directly align with Azad's specific legacy celebrated on this day.

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A. Organizing a 'Young Scientists Fair' to promote innovation in STEM fields.

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B. Conducting a felicitation ceremony for outstanding teachers in the district.

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D. Launching a campaign to promote literacy among adult learners in the local community.

Question 10

A baby horse is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Foal — A baby horse is a Foal. Calf = baby cow, Kid = baby goat, Cub = baby lion/bear.‌​‍

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Calf

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Kid

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Cub

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #345