University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #474

Question 1

The slogan 'American Model Arabikadalil' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnapra–Vayalar struggle — Slogan of the 1946 Punnapra–Vayalar uprising.‌​‍

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Telangana struggle

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Kayyur struggle

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Vaikom Satyagraha

Question 2

The 'Dadabhai Naoroji Lectures' on poverty in India, delivered in 1901, highlighted which economic critique of British rule?

Accepted Answer

A. The drain of wealth from India to Britain through colonial economic policies — Dadabhai Naoroji's lectures on poverty emphasized the 'drain of wealth' theory, arguing that India's resources were systematically siphoned off to Britain through trade, taxes, and administrative costs, impoverishing the Indian economy. While taxation and industrialization were issues, the primary focus of his critique was the economic drain.

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B. The failure of the British to industrialize India

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C. The excessive taxation imposed by the British on Indian farmers

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D. The lack of education infrastructure under British administration

Question 3

A's father's sister is A's:

Accepted Answer

Aunt — Paternal aunt.

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Mother

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Grandmother

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Sister

Question 4

The Election Commission of India was established under which Article of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — Article 324 vests the superintendence of elections in the Election Commission.‌​‍

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Article 352

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Article 356

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Article 326

Question 5

Following the formation of the first elected government in Kerala in 1957, significant policy changes were introduced, particularly impacting the education sector. Who served as the inaugural Education Minister of Kerala, playing a crucial role in shaping the state's educational policies during this transformative period?

Accepted Answer

C. Joseph Mundassery — Joseph Mundassery was the first Education Minister of Kerala in the first elected Communist government led by E. M. S. Namboodiripad. He was instrumental in introducing the controversial Education Bill of 1957, which aimed to regulate private educational institutions and improve the service conditions of teachers, significantly impacting the state's education system.

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A. C. Achutha Menon

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B. E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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D. K. R. Gouri Amma

Question 6

The word 'impossible' has which prefix?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

im- — 'im-' is a negating prefix (form of 'in-' before p, b, m). ‌​‍Others: unlikely, illegal, irregular.

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-sible

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ible-

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pos-

Question 7

'Operation Sulaimani' has been launched in which district of Kerala to eradicate poverty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Launched in Kozhikode district to provide free meals.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kannur

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Thrissur

Question 8

What is the Marginal Rate of Substitution (MRS)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slope of indifference curve — rate at which consumer exchanges one good for another — MRS diminishes along indifference curve (as you consume more of one good, you give up less of the other).‌​‍

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Quantity ratio

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Income ratio

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Price ratio

Question 9

The Gram Sabha in Kerala must meet at least how many times a year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — The Gram Sabha (assembly of all voters in a ward) must meet at least 4 times a year (quarterly) as per the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act.‌​‍

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2

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3

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6

Question 10

7, 11, 17, 25, 35, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

47 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 35+12 = 47.‌​‍

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49

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45

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50

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #474