University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #473

Question 1

Which is NOT a work of Pandit Karuppan?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anandasutram — 'Anandasutram' is by Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar, not Pandit Karuppan.‌​‍

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Lankamardanam

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Sthothramandaram

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Acharabhooshanam

Question 2

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 3

A Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha and, upon its passage, is certified by the Speaker as a 'Money Bill'. It is then transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedural powers of the Rajya Sabha concerning this particular Bill?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on the Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject. If the Bill is not returned within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. — Article 109 of the Constitution specifically outlines the procedure for Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If the Rajya Sabha does not return the Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. There is no provision for a joint sitting for Money Bills.

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A. The Rajya Sabha possesses the power to amend or reject the Money Bill, but must return it to the Lok Sabha within a period of 14 days.

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C. The Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill for a maximum period of six months, after which a joint sitting may be called to resolve the deadlock.

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D. The Rajya Sabha has no power whatsoever over a Money Bill and must simply return it to the Lok Sabha, without any discussion or recommendations.

Question 4

Choose the correct option for: 'We still live here'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

We have been living here for the past ten years — Present perfect continuous matches 'still live' (action started past, continues to present).‌​‍

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We had lived here for the past ten years

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We are living here for the past ten years

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We were living here for the past ten years

Question 5

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.‌​‍

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Peechi

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Neyyar

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Malampuzha

Question 6

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battles of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) — Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia. ‌​‍Recaptured Delhi in 1555 with Persian help; died 1556 (fell from library stairs).

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Panipat

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Talikota

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Plassey

Question 7

During an IMNCI assessment, a 4-month-old infant is found to have fast breathing (>60 breaths/min) with chest indrawing. What is the FIRST priority action according to IMNCI guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Refer the child to a higher facility immediately — Fast breathing with chest indrawing indicates severe pneumonia, which requires urgent referral to a higher facility for oxygen and parenteral antibiotics. Paracetamol is for fever, ORS for dehydration, and amoxicillin is for pneumonia but not the first priority in severe cases.

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A. Administer paracetamol for fever

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C. Provide oral rehydration solution (ORS)

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D. Administer amoxicillin for 7 days

Question 8

Advocate General is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State — State level — Article 165.‌​‍

Answer

Both

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Centre

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SC

Question 9

Synonym of INEFFABLE:

Accepted Answer

Inexpressible — Too great to express.

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Expressible

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Common

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Ordinary

Question 10

The Kerala State Government decides to revise the curriculum for primary education to integrate more activity-based learning methodologies. Which state-level autonomous body is primarily tasked with the development of such curricula, textbooks, and teacher support materials, as well as providing academic guidance for teacher training programs in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT Kerala is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and providing academic support for teacher education programs in the state. KITE focuses on IT education, the DGE on overall administration, and the Commissioner for Government Examinations on conducting exams.

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A. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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B. The Director of General Education (DGE)

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D. The Commissioner for Government Examinations

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #473