University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha in India?

Accepted Answer

C. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers, the entire Council, including the Prime Minister, must resign. — Collective responsibility dictates that the Council of Ministers 'sinks or swims together'. If the Lok Sabha passes a vote of no-confidence against the Council, it signifies a loss of confidence in the government as a whole, leading to the resignation of the entire Council, including the Prime Minister. Individual ministers cannot dissociate themselves from cabinet decisions and must publicly support them.

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A. Each minister is personally accountable to the President for the conduct of their ministry.

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B. A vote of no-confidence against a single minister necessitates the resignation of that minister only.

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D. Ministers are bound to support government policies in public, but can vote against them in Parliament if their constituency demands.

Question 2

The Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham (1907), formed to uplift Dalits in Kerala, was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded the Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham in 1907 for Pulaya welfare and education.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Pampadi John Joseph

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Chattambi Swamikal

Question 3

Cochin Shipyard Ltd:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PSU, largest shipyard — Major PSU.‌​‍

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Private

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Defence only

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Small

Question 4

Who is the author of 'Jnanappana'?

Accepted Answer

Poonthanam Namboothiri — Poonthanam Namboothiri's 17th-century Malayalam devotional classic.

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Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Cherusseri Namboothiri

Question 5

Synonym of RAIL (verb):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complain bitterly — Complain bitterly.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Accept

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Praise

Question 6

Capital of Brazil:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brasilia — Brasilia — capital since 1960.‌​‍

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Sao Paulo

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Salvador

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Rio de Janeiro

Question 7

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is primarily responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Assessing and synthesizing scientific information on climate change for policymakers — The IPCC's role is to assess and synthesize scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to climate change, its impacts, and potential response strategies for policymakers. It does not implement policies (A), conduct independent research (B), or fund projects (D).

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A. Implementing global climate policies and mitigation strategies

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B. Conducting independent scientific research on climate change

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D. Funding renewable energy projects worldwide

Question 8

The Preamble of the Constitution was itself inspired by which country's constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — The 'We, the People' phrasing was inspired by the US Constitution's Preamble.‌​‍

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France

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UK

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USSR

Question 9

Synonym of ZENITH:

Accepted Answer

Top — Highest point.

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Bottom

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Middle

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Start

Question 10

Aikya Kerala movement culminated on which date with Kerala's formation?

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala State came into existence on 1 November 1956 under States Reorganisation Act.

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15 August 1947

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1 July 1949

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26 January 1950

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #462