University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #413

Question 1

A District Skill Development Committee is evaluating the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in their district. They observe that despite a high number of individuals trained, the post-training employment rate remains low. To improve the effectiveness and impact of PMKVY in generating sustainable livelihoods, which strategic modification should the committee primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries. — A low post-training employment rate, despite high training numbers, suggests a mismatch between the skills imparted and the actual demands of the job market. Conducting demand-driven skill gap analysis with local industries ensures that training programs are aligned with existing employment opportunities, thereby significantly improving the chances of sustainable livelihoods for trainees. Simply increasing training capacity or duration, or adding generic courses, may not address this fundamental issue of skill relevance.

Answer

A. Increasing the number of training centres and trainers.

Answer

B. Introducing more basic digital literacy courses for all trainees.

Answer

D. Extending the duration of all training programs by 25%.

Question 2

KPSC HQ is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pattom TVM — Kerala PSC headquarters is at Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 3

In Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages', the fourth stage is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soldier — Infant → schoolboy → lover → soldier → justice → pantaloon → second childhood.‌​‍

Answer

Justice

Answer

Lover

Answer

Schoolboy

Question 4

Idukki Dam is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Idukki — double curvature arch dam on Periyar.‌​‍

Answer

Earthen dam

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Gravity dam

Answer

Rockfill

Question 5

One word: Word formed from initials:

Accepted Answer

Acronym — Acronym.

Answer

Abbreviation

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Portmanteau

Answer

Contraction

Question 6

Synonym of INNATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inborn — Existing from birth.‌​‍

Answer

Learned

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External

Answer

Acquired

Question 7

Kerala area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 22nd largest state.‌​‍

Answer

43,863 sq km

Answer

28,863 sq km

Answer

33,863 sq km

Question 8

An Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) serves as a vital link between the community and the public health system. Which of the following accurately describes a primary function of an ASHA worker?

Accepted Answer

C. Mobilizing the community for health awareness, facilitating access to services, and providing basic health counseling. — ASHAs are primarily responsible for community mobilization, health awareness, facilitating access to health services, and providing basic health counseling, especially for maternal and child health. They do not perform surgical procedures, prescribe allopathic medicines independently, or conduct complex diagnostic tests.

Answer

A. Conducting minor surgical procedures at the village level.

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B. Prescribing allopathic medicines for common ailments without supervision.

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D. Performing complex diagnostic tests using sophisticated laboratory equipment.

Question 9

The period of Emergency declared in India from 1975 to 1977 represented a significant challenge to the country's democratic institutions. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key constitutional consequence or debate that emerged directly from this period?

Accepted Answer

B. The introduction of the 42nd Amendment Act, which significantly curtailed judicial review and strengthened the executive's powers, prompting debates on the basic structure doctrine. — The 42nd Amendment Act, passed during the Emergency, significantly altered the Indian Constitution by attempting to curtail judicial review and strengthen the executive's powers. This controversial act prompted crucial debates and subsequent judicial pronouncements upholding the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' to protect the fundamental features of the Constitution. Option A is incorrect as fundamental rights were suspended, not permanently abolished, and C and D describe constitutional changes or bodies that did not materialize in the manner suggested.

Answer

A. The immediate and permanent abolition of fundamental rights, leading to a complete overhaul of the judicial system.

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C. A shift from a parliamentary to a presidential system of government to prevent future political instability.

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D. The establishment of a new independent body specifically to oversee and approve all future declarations of national emergency.

Question 10

In the number series 5, 11, 23, 47, ___ — what comes next?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

95 — Pattern: each number × 2 + 1. 5×2+1=11, 11×2+1=23, 23×2+1=47, 47×2+1=95.‌​‍

Answer

93

Answer

97

Answer

91

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #413