University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #436

Question 1

Committee on Public Undertakings:

Accepted Answer

22 (15 LS+7 RS) — 22 members — 15 LS + 7 RS.

Answer

15

Answer

30

Answer

12

Question 2

Number of permutations of word 'MATHS':

Accepted Answer

120 — 5 distinct letters → 5! = 120. With repetition, divide by factorial of repeat counts.

Answer

24

Answer

720

Answer

60

Question 3

The Vembanad Lake is spread across how many districts?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — Vembanad Lake spans three districts: Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam. ‌​‍It is the longest lake in India and a designated Ramsar site.

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

5

Question 4

Kerala Chief Electoral Commissioner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Statutory SEC — State Election Commissioner.‌​‍

Answer

Only judicial

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Unified

Answer

CEC

Question 5

A school in Kerala is planning an event to honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to society. In India, this celebration is primarily observed on September 5th. This particular date was chosen to commemorate:

Accepted Answer

C. The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned teacher and former President of India. — Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and teacher. He believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country. Options A, B, and D refer to different educational milestones or personalities not directly linked to the observance of Teachers' Day on this specific date.

Answer

A. The day the National Policy on Education was officially unveiled, emphasizing the role of educators.

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B. The passing of Swami Vivekananda, who advocated for value-based education and youth empowerment.

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D. The day when the first formal teacher training college was established in India.

Question 6

LIFE Mission (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment) was launched by Kerala for:

Accepted Answer

Housing for homeless — LIFE Mission aims to provide homes for all homeless and landless families in Kerala.

Answer

Digital literacy

Answer

Skill development

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Flood relief

Question 7

Identify the figure of speech: 'Oh death, where is thy sting?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Personification / Apostrophe — Addressing an abstract concept (death) as if it were a person = apostrophe/personification.‌​‍

Answer

Metaphor

Answer

Simile

Answer

Oxymoron

Question 8

The river on which Idukki Dam is built:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki Dam is on the Periyar River in Idukki district. ‌​‍It is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Question 9

A government run by a king or queen is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monarchy — Monarchy = rule by a single sovereign (king/queen).‌​‍

Answer

Republic

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Democracy

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Oligarchy

Question 10

NSS founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Nair Service Society (1914).‌​‍

Answer

Guru

Answer

Ayyankali

Answer

Dr Palpu

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #436