University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #679

Question 1

Who wrote 'Unniyadi Charitham'?

Accepted Answer

Appan Thampuran — Appan Thampuran's historical novel is a landmark of early Malayalam prose.

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Rayaramilla

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Damodara Chakkyar

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Kerala Varma

Question 2

'Bite the bullet' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Endure painful/difficult situation — Face a difficult situation bravely.‌​‍

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Wait

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Eat

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Attack

Question 3

Synonym of HAUGHTY:

Accepted Answer

Arrogant — Proud in manner.

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Humble

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Modest

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Friendly

Question 4

How many articles were there in the original Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

395 — The original Constitution had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules.‌​‍

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350

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448

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470

Question 5

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946) was against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dewan Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946) was a communist-led workers' revolt in Alappuzha against the Travancore Dewan Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer's oppressive policies.

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British colonial rule

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Zamorin of Calicut

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Cochin kingdom

Question 6

Kerala's agricultural landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with a historical shift from subsistence food crops to commercial cash crops like rubber, coconut, and spices. What is a major long-term economic consequence of this specialization for the state's agriculture sector?

Accepted Answer

B. Increased vulnerability of farmer incomes to global commodity price fluctuations and external market forces. — The specialization in cash crops makes Kerala's agricultural economy highly susceptible to global market volatility. Fluctuations in international prices for commodities like rubber or spices directly impact farmer incomes, leading to economic instability and risk. While export earnings can facilitate food imports, the inherent dependency on external markets poses a significant long-term economic vulnerability rather than enhancing overall food security or promoting land consolidation.

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A. Enhanced food security through increased export earnings, enabling the import of necessary food grains.

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C. Significant reduction in land fragmentation due to consolidation of holdings for large-scale commercial farming.

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D. Greater self-sufficiency in fodder and feed production for livestock due to diversified cropping patterns.

Question 7

Fundamental Rights originally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — 7 (Property removed — now 6).‌​‍

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11

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6

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8

Question 8

Sabarimala temple is located in which district of Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Sabarimala temple (Lord Ayyappa) is located in Pathanamthitta district. It is one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in the world.

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Idukki

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Kottayam

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Alappuzha

Question 9

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 10

Karl Marx's 'Communist Manifesto' was published in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1848 — Marx and Engels published Manifesto in 1848 — 'A spectre is haunting Europe...'.‌​‍

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1867

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1917

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1776

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #679