University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #678

Question 1

RS on Money Bill:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannot reject, only recommend — Can recommend changes; LS decides.‌​‍

Answer

No role

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Can reject

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Can amend

Question 2

Water image of 'WORK':

Accepted Answer

upside down — Water shows upside down.

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reversed

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both

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None

Question 3

In the context of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and its implementation in government and aided schools in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role and composition of a School Management Committee (SMC)?

Accepted Answer

B. The SMC's key function is to prepare the School Development Plan and monitor the school's functioning, with at least three-fourths of its members being parents/guardians. — The RTE Act, 2009 (Sections 21 and 22) mandates the formation of School Management Committees (SMCs) in government and aided schools. Their primary roles include preparing the School Development Plan (SDP) and monitoring the school's functioning, including the utilization of government grants and ensuring child rights. Crucially, at least three-fourths of the SMC members must be parents or guardians of children studying in the school, ensuring strong community participation. SMCs do not appoint teachers, decide curriculum, or act solely as disciplinary bodies.

Answer

A. The SMC is mainly responsible for appointing teachers and deciding the school curriculum, comprising only teachers and local politicians.

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C. The SMC exclusively focuses on collecting school fees and managing infrastructure, consisting predominantly of philanthropists and school alumni.

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D. The SMC acts solely as a disciplinary committee for students and staff, with its members appointed directly by the District Education Officer.

Question 4

A patient suffers a stroke and subsequently experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills. Which part of the brain was most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining balance, posture, and muscle tone. Damage to the cerebellum, often due to a stroke, typically results in symptoms such as ataxia (lack of coordination), gait disturbances, and impaired fine motor control. The cerebrum is involved in higher cognitive functions, the brainstem controls vital involuntary functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 5

'They have completed their homework.' Change to passive voice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Their homework has been completed by them — Present perfect passive: has/have been + past participle.‌​‍

Answer

Homework they have completed

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Their homework is completed

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Their homework was completed by them

Question 6

Shakespeare's plays include:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, Othello — Four great tragedies. ‌​‍Comedies: Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Midsummer Night's Dream. Histories: Henry IV, V, VI, Richard II, III.

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Odyssey

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Only Hamlet

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Iliad

Question 7

Kudumbashree founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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1995

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2005

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2000

Question 8

Joint sitting of Parliament is called under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 108 — Article 108: President can summon joint sitting if there is a deadlock (not on Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills). ‌​‍Presided by Lok Sabha Speaker.

Answer

Article 123

Answer

Article 110

Answer

Article 112

Question 9

Gautam Adani 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US indictment for bribery — US DOJ charges Nov 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Cleared

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Retired

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Expanded

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security within the UN system and a significant challenge it faces?

Accepted Answer

B. The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility, but its decisions can be blocked by the veto power held by any of its five permanent members. — The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. A significant challenge it faces is the veto power, where any of its five permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) can block a substantive resolution. The UN General Assembly's resolutions are generally not legally binding, the ICJ handles legal disputes between states and advisory opinions are not binding, and the UN Secretariat implements mandates but does not unilaterally authorize peacekeeping missions.

Answer

A. The UN General Assembly holds primary responsibility, and its resolutions are legally binding on all member states, ensuring swift action.

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C. The International Court of Justice is primarily responsible for peace and security, offering advisory opinions that are legally enforceable against disputing states.

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D. The UN Secretariat maintains primary responsibility, with the Secretary-General having the authority to unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #678