University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #635

Question 1

FR in Part:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

III — Part III (Articles 12-35).‌​‍

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II

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IV

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IVA

Question 2

VP term:

Accepted Answer

5 years — 5 years. Can be re-elected.

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4 years

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6 years

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At pleasure of President

Question 3

Which word means 'to come together'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assemble — Assemble = gather, convene, come together.‌​‍

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Divide

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Disperse

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Scatter

Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India:
1. The Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.
2. The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights, but this power is not exclusive to it.
3. The Supreme Court can entertain appeals from the decisions of the High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

D. 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct. Statement 1 is true as per Article 131, which grants exclusive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court for inter-governmental disputes. Statement 2 is true because while the Supreme Court has writ jurisdiction under Article 32, High Courts also possess this power under Article 226, making it non-exclusive. Statement 3 is true as the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal, hearing appeals from High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional cases under Articles 132, 133, and 134.

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A. 1 and 2 only

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B. 2 and 3 only

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C. 1 and 3 only

Question 5

Management functions (POLC/POSDCORB):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Controlling — Luther Gulick's POSDCORB: Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, Budgeting. ‌​‍Fayol's 14 principles, Taylor's scientific management.

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Only decisions

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Only planning

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Random

Question 6

Kerala has experienced rapid urbanization in recent decades. While this process brings economic benefits, it also poses significant demographic and urban planning challenges. Which of the following is the most prominent demographic and urban challenge directly associated with Kerala's rapid urbanization?

Accepted Answer

C. Growing strain on public infrastructure and services, leading to issues like traffic congestion, waste management crises, and pressure on housing. — Rapid urbanization concentrates populations, leading to immense pressure on existing public infrastructure and services. This directly results in challenges such as increased traffic congestion, difficulties in waste management, and a significant strain on housing availability. Options A and B describe outcomes contrary to typical urbanization trends. Option D is incorrect as Kerala maintains a high literacy rate, and while migration occurs, it doesn't lead to a sharp decline in overall state literacy.

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A. A widespread and uniform decrease in population density across all districts due to rural-to-urban migration.

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B. A substantial increase in the state's total fertility rate (TFR) due to improved access to healthcare in urban centers.

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D. A sharp decline in the overall literacy rate across the state due to the influx of uneducated migrants to urban areas.

Question 7

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is led by:‌​‍

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China and Russia — SCO founded 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. ‌​‍India + Pakistan joined 2017. Iran 2023. ‌​‍Eurasian security/economic cooperation.

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US and EU

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India alone

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Japan

Question 8

Which initiative launched by the Kerala State Education Department aims to provide free and quality education to all children up to the higher secondary level, including those from marginalized communities?

Accepted Answer

A. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala is an integrated scheme for school education covering pre-primary to Class 12, focusing on equity, inclusion, and quality. The KITE Victors Programme and KITE focus on ICT integration, while Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a data-driven monitoring platform.

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B. KITE Victors Programme

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Vidya Samiksha Kendra

Question 9

Which scheme aims to change negative attitudes toward girl child at birth and her mother?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Balika Samridhi Yojana — BSY's objective includes changing community attitudes towards the girl child.‌​‍

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Indira Awas Yojana

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Mahila Samridhi Yojana

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ICDS

Question 10

Synonym of ACRIMONIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bitter — Bitter, sharp (in speech).‌​‍

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Sweet

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Mild

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Happy

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #635