University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #547

Question 1

During a National Emergency, which articles CANNOT be suspended?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Articles 20 and 21 — After the 44th Amendment (1978), Articles 20 (protection against conviction) and 21 (right to life) cannot be suspended even during National Emergency.‌​‍

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Articles 14 and 19

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Articles 19 and 21

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Articles 21 and 22

Question 2

Fundamental Rights borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

USA — Fundamental Rights concept borrowed from US Bill of Rights.

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Ireland

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France

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Japan

Question 3

'He (A) don't (B) know (C) anything (D).' Error is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

B — Third person singular (he) → 'doesn't' not 'don't'. ‌​‍Correct: 'He doesn't know anything.'

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A

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C

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D

Question 4

Antonym of QUICK:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slow — Quick ↔ slow.‌​‍

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Fast

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Hasty

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Rapid

Question 5

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was between:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali — The Marathas were decisively defeated by Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani) at the Third Battle of Panipat (1761).‌​‍

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Mughals and British

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Sikhs and Mughals

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Rajputs and Mughals

Question 6

Gibberellins promote:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stem elongation, seed germination, bolting — First isolated from fungus Gibberella fujikuroi (foolish seedling disease in rice). ‌​‍GA3 most common.

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Only root growth

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Abscission

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Dormancy

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the Kerala State Election Commission is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

D. The State Election Commission is constitutionally mandated to prepare electoral rolls and conduct elections for the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament within Kerala. — The State Election Commission (SEC) is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities (local self-government institutions) as per Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution. The responsibility for preparing electoral rolls and conducting elections to the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament lies with the Election Commission of India, not the State Election Commission.

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A. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.

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B. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner are determined by the Governor by rule.

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C. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.

Question 8

A teacher believes that students learn best by actively building their own knowledge through experience and reflection, rather than passively receiving information. This pedagogical approach aligns most closely with which educational philosophy?

Accepted Answer

B. Constructivism — Constructivism posits that learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors, while Perennialism and Essentialism emphasize the transmission of core knowledge and timeless truths, which is contrary to the active construction of knowledge.

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A. Behaviorism

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C. Perennialism

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D. Essentialism

Question 9

India declared polio-free in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — WHO certified India as polio-free on 27 March 2014.‌​‍

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2010

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2012

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2016

Question 10

'Cut to the chase' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Get to the point — Skip to the important part.‌​‍

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Cut something

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Hurry

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Run away

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #547