University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #569

Question 1

Where was the famous newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' started by Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi?

Accepted Answer

Anchuthengu — Swadeshabhimani was launched in 1905 from Anchuthengu (Anjengo).

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Kannur

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Cochin

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Attingal

Question 2

A 14-year-old girl frequently experiences intense mood swings, from extreme happiness to deep sadness, and often feels misunderstood by her parents, believing 'no one gets what I'm going through.' This emotional intensity and sense of uniqueness are primarily linked to:

Accepted Answer

B. The rapid development of the limbic system in the brain — The limbic system, responsible for emotions and memory, develops more rapidly during adolescence than the prefrontal cortex, which handles impulse control and reasoning. This developmental imbalance often contributes to heightened emotional reactivity and difficulty in regulating strong feelings, leading to experiences like intense mood swings and feelings of being misunderstood.

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A. Early childhood attachment issues resurfacing

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C. A lack of effective communication skills training

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D. Over-reliance on social media for validation

Question 3

Synonym of INNOCUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harmless — Not harmful.‌​‍

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Bad

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Dangerous

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Harmful

Question 4

Sree Narayana Guru performed Shiva Prathishta (consecration) at:

Accepted Answer

Aruvippuram — Aruvippuram Prathishta in 1888 — revolutionary act against caste discrimination.

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Sivagiri

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Kalavancode

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Varkala

Question 5

The NCERT Class 11 Sociology book 'Understanding Sociology' covers:

Accepted Answer

Sociological theories, methods, institutions (family, education, economy, polity, religion) — Standard intro sociology curriculum — theories, research, and major social institutions.

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Only Indian sociology

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Only statistics

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Only politics

Question 6

Feminism waves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First (suffrage), Second (1960s-80s equality/body), Third (1990s intersectionality), Fourth (online) — India: 19th century reformers; 1970s autonomous movement. ‌​‍MeToo movement (2018) global digital wave.

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Only two

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No waves

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Only one

Question 7

TIME Person of the Year 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump — Donald Trump — 2024.‌​‍

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Musk

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Biden

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Taylor Swift

Question 8

Synonym of REMISS:

Accepted Answer

Negligent — Careless.

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Careful

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Diligent

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Attentive

Question 9

The value of π (pi) to two decimal places is:

Accepted Answer

3.14 — π ≈ 3.14159; two-dp = 3.14.

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3.12

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3.16

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3.18

Question 10

Dholavira (Gujarat) is distinctive for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Water reservoirs + 3-division city layout — Dholavira (Rann of Kutch) — sophisticated water management via reservoirs. ‌​‍UNESCO World Heritage 2021.

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Dockyard

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Granary

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Great Bath

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #569