University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #576

Question 1

Mawsynram (Meghalaya) is known for:‌​‍

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Highest average annual rainfall (~11,871 mm) — Orographic rainfall. ‌​‍Nearby Cherrapunji (Sohra) also very high. Funnel-shaped valley traps monsoon winds.

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Coldest

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Snow

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Hottest

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a significant limitation of the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) ability to act decisively on a pressing international humanitarian crisis, as per its current structure?

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C. A permanent member exercising its veto power to block a resolution authorizing a peacekeeping mission despite widespread international support. — The veto power held by the five permanent members of the UNSC allows any one of them to block a substantive resolution, even if it has broad support from other members. This structural feature can paralyze the Council's ability to respond effectively to international crises, including humanitarian interventions. Options A, B, and D describe limitations related to other UN organs or different aspects of UN operations, but not the primary structural limitation of the UNSC's decisiveness in a crisis.

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A. The General Assembly's failure to achieve a two-thirds majority vote on a non-binding resolution condemning human rights violations.

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B. The International Court of Justice issuing an advisory opinion that is subsequently ignored by a member state.

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D. The Secretary-General's inability to deploy emergency relief without prior approval from the Economic and Social Council.

Question 3

CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is appointed under:‌​‍

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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 324

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Article 124

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Article 280

Question 4

Basic Structure elements (Kesavananda):‌​‍

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All and more — Multiple — not an exhaustive list, includes federalism, republic, democracy.‌​‍

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Secular nature

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Supremacy of Constitution

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Judicial review, rule of law

Question 5

Objectives Resolution moved by:

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Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru (Dec 1946) — basis of Preamble.

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Ambedkar

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Patel

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Rajaji

Question 6

Government by the people:‌​‍

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Democracy — Democracy = government by the people.‌​‍

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Plutocracy

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Autocracy

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Theocracy

Question 7

The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914) was:

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Gavrilo Princip (Bosnian Serb) — Princip, of Young Bosnia group, shot Archduke in Sarajevo. Triggered alliance system to activate, leading to WWI.

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Vladimir Lenin

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Stalin

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Hitler

Question 8

Correctly spelt word:

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Tomorrow — One 'm', two 'r'.

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Tommorow

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Tomorrrow

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Tommorrow

Question 9

William Logan wrote:‌​‍

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Malabar Manual — Malabar Manual (1887).‌​‍

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Indulekha

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Ramacharitam

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Narayaneeyam

Question 10

A teacher observes that one student, Amal, spends extra hours in the library researching topics beyond the syllabus purely out of curiosity and enjoyment. Another student, Bina, studies diligently only when there's an upcoming exam or a promise of a reward from parents. Which of the following best describes the primary motivational types displayed by Amal and Bina, respectively?

Accepted Answer

B. Amal: Intrinsic; Bina: Extrinsic — Amal's motivation stems from internal satisfaction and interest, characteristic of intrinsic motivation. Bina's motivation is driven by external factors like exams and rewards, which is extrinsic motivation. Achievement and affiliation are broader motivational theories, and self-efficacy relates to belief in one's ability, while compliance is a behavior, not a primary motivational type in this context.

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A. Amal: Extrinsic; Bina: Intrinsic

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C. Amal: Achievement; Bina: Affiliation

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D. Amal: Self-efficacy; Bina: Compliance

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #576