University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #447

Question 1

The temple entry proclamation of Travancore was issued in:‌​‍

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1936 — Maharaja Chithira Thirunal issued the Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, opening Hindu temples to all castes.‌​‍

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1956

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1947

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1924

Question 2

Kannur International Airport:‌​‍

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2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.‌​‍

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2010

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2020

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2015

Question 3

A list of books:‌​‍

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Catalogue — Catalogue.‌​‍

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Thesaurus

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Dictionary

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Encyclopedia

Question 4

Choose the correct preposition: 'She is angry ___ her brother.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

with — 'Angry with' a person; 'angry at' a situation.‌​‍

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to

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at

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on

Question 5

Synonym of BENIGN:

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Kind — Benign = gentle, kind. Also non-cancerous.

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Harmful

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Angry

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Dangerous

Question 6

Pampa river length:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

176 km — 176 km — third longest in Kerala.‌​‍

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144 km

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209 km

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244 km

Question 7

Which state in India observes 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as part of its education day celebrations?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — West Bengal observes 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a renowned educator and social reformer. Bihar (B) observes 'Shiksha Parv' but not Vidyasagar Jayanti. Odisha (C) and Uttar Pradesh (D) have their own state-specific education days but not on this date.

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B. Bihar

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C. Odisha

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D. Uttar Pradesh

Question 8

Who enunciated 'One Caste, One Religion, One Family, One World and One God'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru's famous teaching.

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Vaikunda Swamikal

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

Question 9

Which of the following is a key component of the National Health Mission (NHM), specifically aimed at improving health outcomes in urban areas?

Accepted Answer

A. National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) — The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a sub-mission under the overarching National Health Mission (NHM), specifically designed to address the health needs of the urban poor and vulnerable populations. The RCH programme and JSSK are components primarily focused on maternal and child health across both rural and urban areas, while NVBDCP targets specific vector-borne diseases.

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B. Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme

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C. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK)

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D. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

Question 10

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in Travancore was a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform history. Beyond being a humanitarian act, what underlying factors and strategic considerations most significantly influenced its timing and implementation by the princely state?

Accepted Answer

C. The cumulative impact of prolonged agitations like the Vaikom and Guruvayoor Satyagrahas, Mahatma Gandhi's advocacy, and the broader nationalist movement's emphasis on social justice created immense pressure, prompting the state to act to preserve its legitimacy and project a progressive image. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was the culmination of decades of sustained social reform movements, most notably the Vaikom (1924-25) and Guruvayoor (1931-32) Satyagrahas. Mahatma Gandhi's active support and the growing influence of the Indian nationalist movement, which increasingly championed social justice, exerted immense pressure on the Travancore state. The Dewan, Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, and the Maharaja recognized the need to address these deeply entrenched social inequalities to maintain the legitimacy of the princely rule and project a progressive image in the face of rising public di

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A. It was a direct response to the Quit India Movement's demands for social equality, which had gained significant traction within Travancore by the mid-1930s.

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B. The Travancore government, under the guidance of Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, sought to preempt widespread communist uprisings by addressing social grievances before they escalated into political unrest.

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D. The proclamation was a result of direct intervention by the British Viceroy, who saw it as an opportunity to weaken the influence of conservative Hindu organizations in South India.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #447