University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #538

Question 1

The Peshwa who expanded Maratha power up to Delhi in early 18th century was:

Accepted Answer

Baji Rao I (1720-1740) — Never lost a battle (41 campaigns). Defeated Nizam at Palkhed 1728, raided Delhi 1737, won at Bhopal 1738. Married Mastani.

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Balaji Vishwanath

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Balaji Baji Rao

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Madhav Rao

Question 2

CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is appointed under:

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148: President appoints CAG. Term 6 years or until age 65, whichever earlier. Cannot be removed except like SC judge.

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Article 124

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Article 280

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Article 324

Question 3

The Black Death (bubonic plague) killed what fraction of Europe's population?

Accepted Answer

~30-50% (1347-51) — Black Death (1347-1351) killed 75-200 million globally; 30-50% of Europe's population. Transformed labour markets, ended serfdom in many regions.

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~10%

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~25%

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~75%

Question 4

Meaning of 'eloquent':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive in speech — Eloquent = expressive, articulate, persuasive speaker.‌​‍

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Silent

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Quiet

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Rude

Question 5

Hindi Divas is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 September — 14 September = Hindi Divas. ‌​‍On this day in 1949, Hindi was adopted as an official language.

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26 January

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15 August

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2 October

Question 6

Conflict theory in sociology emphasises:

Accepted Answer

Power, inequality, class conflict — Conflict theory (Marx, Dahrendorf, C. Wright Mills): society shaped by competition for scarce resources; dominant groups maintain power.

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Social harmony

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Face-to-face interaction

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Cultural symbols

Question 7

Antonym of POOR:

Accepted Answer

Rich — Poor ↔ rich.

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Needy

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Destitute

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Broke

Question 8

The National Defence Academy of India is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra — NDA is at Khadakwasla, Pune district, Maharashtra.‌​‍

Answer

Uttar Pradesh

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Punjab

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Haryana

Question 9

India G20 presidency:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — India hosted G20 Summit in New Delhi, September 2023.‌​‍

Answer

2025

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2024

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2022

Question 10

What is the determinant of a 2x2 matrix [[a,b],[c,d]]?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ad - bc — If zero, matrix singular (no inverse). ‌​‍Used in Cramer's rule for linear equations.

Answer

ab-cd

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a+b+c+d

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University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #538