University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #495

Question 1

Segment:

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Region between chord and arc — Bounded by chord and arc.

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Sector

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Triangle

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Tangent

Question 2

Doctrine of Pleasure:

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Serve at pleasure of appointer — Civil servants serve during pleasure of President.

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President can remove

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Judicial

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Political

Question 3

Marthanda Varma ruled:‌​‍

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Travancore — Travancore king (1729-58).‌​‍

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Malabar

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All three

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Cochin

Question 4

Janayugom by:

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CPI — CPI.

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CPI(M)

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Congress

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IUML

Question 5

1st Amendment (1951) added:‌​‍

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Reasonable restrictions on Art 19 + 9th Schedule — Also Art 15(4) for reservation.‌​‍

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GST

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Fundamental Duties

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EWS reservation

Question 6

Which kingdom had matriarchy in South India?‌​‍

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Chera — Kerala (Chera region) historically followed matrilineal (Marumakkathayam) succession.‌​‍

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Pandya

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Chola

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Pallava

Question 7

Which of the following principles is core to the Audio-Lingual Method (ALM) in language teaching?

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B. Using repetitive drills to develop automaticity in language patterns. — The Audio-Lingual Method relies on repetitive drills to establish automatic responses and correct language habits. Grammar-translation (A) and literature study (D) are not central to ALM, while creative writing (C) focuses on production rather than habit formation.

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A. Emphasizing grammar-translation techniques to build analytical skills.

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C. Encouraging creative writing to foster self-expression.

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D. Prioritizing literature study to enhance cultural awareness.

Question 8

Kerala High Court is located at:‌​‍

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Kochi (Ernakulam) — Kerala High Court is in Kochi (Ernakulam), not in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. ‌​‍It has jurisdiction over Kerala and Lakshadweep.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 9

What is Psoriasis?‌​‍

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Skin disorder — Chronic skin condition.‌​‍

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Heart

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Lung disease

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Digestion

Question 10

In 2024, the BRICS group underwent a significant expansion, admitting several new member countries. What is the primary geopolitical implication of this expansion from the perspective of global power dynamics?

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C. It represents an effort to create a more multipolar world order by increasing the collective economic and political weight of emerging economies. — The expansion of BRICS is largely seen as an effort by its members to challenge the existing Western-dominated global order, aiming for a more multipolar world where emerging economies have greater collective influence. It does not aim to strengthen the unipolar order or directly dissolve the UNSC, nor is its primary aim to counter NAM, which has a different historical context.

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A. It primarily aims to counter the influence of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on developing nations.

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B. It signifies a strengthening of the unipolar global order led by Western economies.

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D. It is a precursor to the dissolution of the United Nations Security Council's permanent membership structure.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #495