University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #588

Question 1

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the role and powers of the Prime Minister of India as per the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

C. The Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha but cannot dismiss individual ministers without the Council's recommendation. — The Prime Minister presides over Union Cabinet meetings and advises the President on key decisions, including the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. However, the PM cannot unilaterally dismiss ministers; such actions require Cabinet consensus. The PM is not directly elected but is the leader of the majority party/coalition in the Lok Sabha. Option A is incorrect because the PM is not directly elected by the people. Option B is incorrect as portfolio allocation/reshuffling is done with the President's approval. Option D is incorrect because the PM does not have veto powers over Cabinet decisions.

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A. The Prime Minister is directly elected by the people and holds the post for a fixed tenure of 5 years.

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B. The Prime Minister allocates and reshuffles portfolios among the Council of Ministers without the President's approval.

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D. The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the Union Cabinet and can veto decisions of the Council of Ministers.

Question 2

The National Health Mission (NHM) aims to strengthen the public health system across India. Which of the following is a key program component specifically focusing on maternal and child health within the NHM framework?

Accepted Answer

A. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). — The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) is a crucial initiative under NHM dedicated to reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free services for pregnant women and sick neonates. NPCDCS focuses on non-communicable diseases, while Jan Dhan Yojana and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan are not direct health programs under NHM.

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B. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD, and Stroke (NPCDCS).

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C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (financial inclusion scheme).

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D. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (nationwide sanitation campaign).

Question 3

The first tribal woman President of India is:

Accepted Answer

Droupadi Murmu — Droupadi Murmu (Santhal community, Odisha) sworn in as 15th President on 25 July 2022. First tribal and 2nd woman President.

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Pratibha Patil

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Sonia Gandhi

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Sushma Swaraj

Question 4

Idukki Dam type:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arch dam — Double curvature arch dam. One of highest in Asia.‌​‍

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Gravity dam

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Buttress dam

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Earthen dam

Question 5

Currency of Bangladesh:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Taka — Taka. Capital = Dhaka.‌​‍

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Rupee

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Ringgit

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Kyat

Question 6

Kerala's Haritha Keralam Mission focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Waste management and organic farming — Haritha Keralam Mission focuses on waste management, organic farming, and water resource management.

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IT development

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Tourism promotion

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Industrial growth

Question 7

Thirukkural (~1330 couplets) was composed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvalluvar — Thirukkural — Tamil ethical/philosophical text. ‌​‍Divided into Aram (virtue), Porul (wealth), Inbam (pleasure). 1330 couplets.

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Kambar

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Avvaiyar

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Ilango Adigal

Question 8

The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). Which of the following initiatives directly aims to achieve universal FLN in primary schools by 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

B. NIPUN Bharat Mission. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched specifically to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 by 2026-27. SWAYAM and PM e-VIDYA are broader digital education initiatives. PARAKH is a national assessment regulator, not an FLN implementation mission.

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A. SWAYAM platform for online courses.

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C. PM e-VIDYA programme.

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D. PARAKH as a national assessment centre.

Question 9

Nari Shakti implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

After delimitation — After next delimitation exercise.‌​‍

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Never

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2030

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Immediate

Question 10

Kerala's first Lok Sabha election:

Accepted Answer

1952 — 1952 — before Kerala formation; earlier Travancore-Cochin.

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1957

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1962

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1967

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #588