University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #527

Question 1

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a private unaided school in Kerala is mandated to reserve 25% of its entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Which of the following is a direct implication of this provision for the school?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must provide free and compulsory education to these admitted children up to the completion of elementary education (Class VIII). — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and Disadvantaged Groups. These children are entitled to free and compulsory education until the completion of elementary education (typically Class VIII or up to age 14), with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses incurred. Options B, C, and D contradict the provisions of the RTE Act, which prohibits screening tests and ensures state reimbursement for EWS admissions.

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B. The school is exempt from this reservation if it does not receive any financial aid from the state government.

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C. The school can conduct a proficiency test for EWS children seeking admission to ensure they meet the academic standards.

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D. The financial burden of educating these children must be entirely borne by the school without any government reimbursement.

Question 2

According to Shakespeare's 'Seven Ages of Man', the first stage of life is:

Accepted Answer

The infant — Shakespeare's seven ages: infant, schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, second childhood.

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The soldier

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The schoolboy

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The justice

Question 3

The Malabar Rebellion (Moplah Rebellion), a major anti-British and anti-landlord uprising, occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — The Malabar/Moplah Rebellion of August 1921 was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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1857

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1946

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1930

Question 4

The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019:‌​‍

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Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.‌​‍

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

Question 5

Cube with side 3 cm painted. Cut into 1cm cubes. Total:

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27 — 3³ = 27 small cubes.

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9

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18

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36

Question 6

The instrument used to measure earthquakes is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Seismograph — Seismograph (seismometer) measures earthquake waves. ‌​‍Richter Scale measures earthquake magnitude.

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Hydrometer

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the procedure for a Money Bill in the Indian Parliament is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

C. The Rajya Sabha has the power to reject or amend a Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha. — The Rajya Sabha has very limited powers regarding a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept within 14 days, but it cannot reject or amend the bill. All other statements correctly describe the constitutional provisions and procedures related to a Money Bill, including its introduction only in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's certification, and the President's inability to return it for reconsideration.

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A. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

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B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to certify a bill as a Money Bill.

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D. The President cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration by Parliament.

Question 8

The year in which Sree Narayana Guru's famous Sivagiri pilgrimage was formally started (by his directive) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1928 (realised posthumously from 1933) — Narayana Guru advised the Sivagiri pilgrimage in 1928; the first pilgrimage was in 1933, after his death.‌​‍

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1903

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1888

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1936

Question 9

Thrissilery in Wayanad is associated with which ancient tradition?‌​‍

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Soma Yaga (Vedic ritual) — Thrissilery is known for preserving the ancient Vedic Soma sacrifice tradition, rare in modern India.‌​‍

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Buddhist monastery

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Kalaripayattu training

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Brahmin village (Taliparamba)

Question 10

Which king issued the Temple Entry Proclamation?

Accepted Answer

Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal of Travancore signed the Proclamation on 12 November 1936.

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Marthanda Varma

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Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma

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Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #527