University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #382

Question 1

UPSC is a constitutional body under:

Accepted Answer

Article 315 — Article 315-323: Union Public Service Commission + State PSCs + Joint PSCs. UPSC conducts IAS, IPS etc. recruitment.

Answer

Article 324

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Article 338

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Article 148

Question 2

In the Union Budget 2023-24, which sector received the highest allocation under the capital expenditure budget to boost infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

C. Railways — The Union Budget 2023-24 allocated ₹1.62 lakh crore to Defence, the highest among the mentioned sectors, as part of the government's focus on modernizing armed forces and infrastructure. While Railways and Road Transport also received significant allocations, Defence surpassed them in capital expenditure.

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A. Health and Family Welfare

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B. Defence

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D. Road Transport and Highways

Question 3

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was abrogated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Article 370 was effectively abrogated on 5 August 2019, reorganising J&K into two Union Territories.‌​‍

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2014

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2017

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2021

Question 4

Droupadi Murmu is India's ___ President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15th — 15th President of India, first tribal President (2022).‌​‍

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13th

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14th

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16th

Question 5

The consecration of the Siva idol at Aruvippuram by Sree Narayana Guru in 1888 is considered a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform. Beyond its religious aspect, what was the primary societal challenge Guru aimed to address through this act?

Accepted Answer

B. To demonstrate the spiritual equality of all individuals, regardless of their birth or caste. — The Aruvippuram consecration was a symbolic act challenging the Brahminical monopoly on temple consecration and worship. By consecrating the idol himself, Sree Narayana Guru asserted the spiritual competence of lower castes and the universal accessibility of divinity, thereby fundamentally undermining the caste system and promoting social equality. Options A, C, and D misrepresent his primary intent, which was social and spiritual reform, not sectarianism or political rebellion.

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A. To establish a new, independent religious sect separate from traditional Hinduism.

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C. To initiate a mass movement for political independence from colonial rule.

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D. To promote the worship of a specific deity as superior to others.

Question 6

Guruvayur Temple deity:

Accepted Answer

Krishna (Guruvayurappan) — Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan — Thrissur district.

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Shiva

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Rama

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Ayyappan

Question 7

Who is regarded as 'Kerala Hemingway'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — sometimes called the Hemingway of Kerala literature.‌​‍

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Kurisseri Gopala Pillai

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C.V. Raman Pillai

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 8

A teacher notices that a student is consistently disengaged in class despite receiving frequent praise for academic achievements. Which motivational need from Maslow's hierarchy is most likely unmet in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Belongingness and love needs — Maslow's belongingness and love needs involve feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers. While esteem needs (Option D) relate to achievement, the student's disengagement suggests a deeper issue with social connection (Option B). Physiological (Option A) and safety (Option C) needs are less likely in a typical classroom setting.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Safety needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 9

The Governor of a state is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President — The Governor is appointed by the President on the advice of the Central Government.‌​‍

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CM

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State Legislature

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PM

Question 10

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. ‌​‍P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. ‌​‍Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #382