University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #388

Question 1

Antonym of GIVE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Take — Give ↔ take.‌​‍

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Provide

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Donate

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Offer

Question 2

First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) voting system in India is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha and State Assemblies — FPTP = candidate with most votes wins. ‌​‍Used in Lok Sabha/Assembly. Proportional Representation (STV) used for Rajya Sabha, President, VP.

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Only Presidential elections

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All elections

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Rajya Sabha

Question 3

Kerala's state flower:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanikonna (Golden Shower) — Kanikonna (Cassia fistula) — Golden Shower flower.‌​‍

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Rose

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Neelakurinji

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Lotus

Question 4

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution enshrines the ideal of 'Justice - social, economic, and political'. Which part of the Constitution primarily aims to achieve these objectives, particularly 'social and economic justice', through its guiding principles for the State?

Accepted Answer

B. Directive Principles of State Policy — The Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are a unique feature of the Indian Constitution, acting as guidelines for the state to promote the welfare of the people by securing and protecting a social order in which justice, social, economic, and political, shall inform all the institutions of national life. While Fundamental Rights ensure political justice and protect individual liberties, DPSP specifically mandates the state to work towards achieving social and economic justice. Fundamental Duties are obligations of citizens, and the Seventh Schedule deals with legislative powers.

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A. Fundamental Rights

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C. Fundamental Duties

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D. The Seventh Schedule

Question 5

The first Indian woman in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalpana Chawla — Kalpana Chawla (1997, Columbia mission). ‌​‍She was of Indian origin but US citizen.

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Sunita Williams

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Tessy Thomas

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Ritu Karidhal

Question 6

Miller's magical number (STM capacity):

Accepted Answer

7 ± 2 items — George Miller (1956). Chunking can expand effective capacity. Modern estimates ~4 ± 1 for working memory.

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3

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20

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100

Question 7

A literature teacher aims to enhance students' empathy, communication skills, and understanding of diverse perspectives within the classroom. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these specific learning objectives through active engagement?

Accepted Answer

B. Engaging in dramatic role-play and script interpretation — Dramatic role-play allows students to embody characters, fostering empathy by experiencing situations from different perspectives. It also directly improves communication skills through dialogue and interaction, making it ideal for the stated objectives. The other options, while valuable, do not address all three objectives as effectively through active, embodied engagement.

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A. Analyzing classical poetry for thematic elements

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C. Writing reflective journal entries on personal experiences

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D. Debating contemporary novels on social issues

Question 8

In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged primarily based on which fundamental property?

Accepted Answer

B. Atomic number — The modern periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing atomic number (number of protons), which determines their chemical properties and periodic trends. While atomic mass was initially used by Mendeleev, the discovery of isotopes and the concept of atomic number refined the arrangement.

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A. Atomic mass

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C. Number of neutrons

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D. Density

Question 9

A state government is facing a severe financial crisis, impacting its ability to fund essential public services. The state government approaches the Union for special financial assistance and also explores options for additional borrowing. In this context, which of the following statements accurately reflects a key aspect of financial relations between the Centre and States regarding such a situation?

Accepted Answer

B. Grants-in-aid to states are primarily determined by the recommendations of the Finance Commission, which considers the fiscal needs and capacities of states. — The Finance Commission, constituted under Article 280, plays a crucial role in Centre-State financial relations by recommending the distribution of taxes and principles for grants-in-aid (Article 275), directly addressing states' fiscal needs. States cannot borrow freely, particularly if indebted to the Centre or from abroad (Article 293), making option C incorrect. The share of states in Union taxes is recommended by the Finance Commission and changes periodically, not fixed by the Constitution, invalidating option D. A financial emergency (Article 360) is a more extreme measure than the scen

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A. The Union government can unilaterally impose a financial emergency under Article 360, leading to a complete takeover of state finances.

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C. States can borrow freely from any source, both within and outside India, without any prior consent from the Union government.

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D. The share of states in Union taxes is fixed by the Constitution and cannot be altered without a constitutional amendment.

Question 10

Synonym of TEMPESTUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stormy — Tumultuous.‌​‍

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Calm

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Quiet

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Peaceful

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #388