University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #603

Question 1

Representation of People Act 1950 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electoral rolls — Qualifications, rolls prep.‌​‍

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Disputes

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All

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Conduct of elections

Question 2

Cyberbullying refers to:

Accepted Answer

Bullying/harassment through digital means (social media, messaging) — Cyberbullying includes hateful messages, impersonation, doxxing via online platforms.

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Physical bullying

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Game disputes

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Strict parenting

Question 3

A student consistently dedicates extra hours to learn advanced coding concepts because they find the process challenging and rewarding, even without any promise of higher grades or external recognition. What type of motivation is primarily driving this student's learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, rather than for some separable consequence. The student's joy in the challenge and the reward of the learning process itself, without external incentives, is a clear indicator of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation involves external rewards or avoidance of punishment, while achievement and affiliation motivation are specific types of needs that can drive either intrinsic or extrinsic behaviors but are not the primary classification here.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 4

The first library in Travancore was established in 1829 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swathi Thirunal — Swathi Thirunal established the Public Library at Thiruvananthapuram in 1829.‌​‍

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Chithira Thirunal

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P.N. Panicker

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Ayilyam Thirunal

Question 5

Digital Personal Data Protection Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Passed August 2023. India's data protection law.‌​‍

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Not yet

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2024

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2022

Question 6

The sum of the first 50 natural numbers is:

Accepted Answer

1275 — Sum = n(n+1)/2 = 50·51/2 = 1275.

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1225

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1500

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2550

Question 7

President's emergency powers:

Accepted Answer

Article 352, 356, 360 — 3 types of emergency.

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Only 352

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Only 356

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All articles

Question 8

Sree Narayana Guru's socio-religious reform movement fundamentally aimed at the spiritual and social upliftment of the oppressed. Which of the following actions best exemplifies his practical approach to achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishing 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' through temple consecrations accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — Sree Narayana Guru's core philosophy was 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man', which he practically implemented by consecrating temples where everyone, regardless of caste, could worship. This directly challenged traditional caste hierarchies and promoted self-respect and spiritual equality among the marginalized. Options A and D misrepresent his primary methods, while C incorrectly suggests he advocated for secularism rather than religious reform.

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A. Organizing large-scale political agitations for reservation in government services.

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C. Advocating for the complete abolition of all traditional religious practices and adoption of a secular worldview.

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D. Promoting Sanskritization among lower castes to mimic the rituals and customs of upper castes.

Question 9

What % is 15 of 60?

Accepted Answer

25% — (15/60) × 100 = 25%.

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20%

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30%

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15%

Question 10

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.‌​‍

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #603