University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #575

Question 1

Who is a member of the Selection Committee for the Chief Information Commissioner of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha — RTI Act: Selection Committee = PM + Leader of Opposition in LS + one Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM.‌​‍

Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha

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Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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Vice President of India

Question 2

Idukki formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

Question 3

The Indian Constitution is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Partly rigid, partly flexible — The Indian Constitution is partly rigid and partly flexible — some provisions need special majority, others need simple majority.‌​‍

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Wholly rigid

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Wholly flexible

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Unwritten

Question 4

Hobbes described the state of nature as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short — Hobbes's bleak state of nature justified absolute sovereign (the Leviathan) to maintain order.‌​‍

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Anarchic equality

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Peaceful

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Golden age

Question 5

Batsman avg 27 runs in 25 innings. To raise avg to 30, runs needed in 26th:

Accepted Answer

105 — 25×27=675. (675+x)/26=30. x=105.

Answer

95

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90

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100

Question 6

KINFRA parks state:

Accepted Answer

Industrial parks across state — Multiple industrial parks.

Answer

Only one

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Private

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Cancelled

Question 7

Considering the distinct physiographic divisions of Kerala, which of the following environmental challenges is most predominantly associated with the 'Lowland' region?

Accepted Answer

C. Saline water intrusion, coastal erosion, and vulnerability to sea-level rise. — The lowland region of Kerala, being a narrow coastal strip, is particularly vulnerable to saline water intrusion into its aquifers and estuaries, coastal erosion due to wave action, and the impacts of global sea-level rise. These challenges directly stem from its low elevation and proximity to the Arabian Sea. Options A, B (deforestation), and D are more characteristic environmental concerns of the highland or midland regions.

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A. Soil erosion and landslides due to steep slopes and heavy rainfall.

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B. Water scarcity during dry seasons and deforestation due to extensive logging.

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D. Human-wildlife conflict and the degradation of forest ecosystems.

Question 8

Series: Z, W, T, Q, N, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K — -3 each; N-3=K.‌​‍

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L

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M

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J

Question 9

The 'Swayam' initiative of the Kerala Education Department is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. Offering online courses and skill development programmes — 'Swayam' is an online platform launched to provide free, self-paced learning courses in various subjects, including skill development. The other options are unrelated to 'Swayam' but are initiatives under different schemes like 'She Pad' or mid-day meal programmes.

Answer

A. Providing free sanitary napkins to girl students

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C. Promoting eco-friendly practices in schools

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D. Ensuring mid-day meals for all government school students

Question 10

The AP 5, 10, 15, ..., 100. Number of terms:

Accepted Answer

20 — aₙ = 100; a = 5, d = 5 → 100 = 5 + (n−1)·5 → n = 20.

Answer

18

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19

Answer

21

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #575