University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #702

Question 1

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

Accepted Answer

B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 2

If f(x) = 2x + 3, f(2) =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — 2(2) + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7. Linear function with slope 2, y-intercept 3.‌​‍

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6

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4

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5

Question 3

Tenth Schedule deals with:

Accepted Answer

Anti-defection — Added by 52nd Amendment (1985).

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Languages

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

Question 4

A person who cannot speak is:

Accepted Answer

Dumb / Mute — Dumb/mute = unable to speak; today 'mute' is preferred as 'dumb' has pejorative use.

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Blind

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Deaf

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Lame

Question 5

What are the primary roles of an operating system?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Process, memory, file, device management; user interface — Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS. ‌​‍Kernel is core. Linus Torvalds (1991) — Linux.

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Only files

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Only memory

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Only UI

Question 6

Attachment theory key figure:‌​‍

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John Bowlby (+ Mary Ainsworth's Strange Situation) — Secure, avoidant, ambivalent, disorganised. ‌​‍Early attachment shapes adult relationships.

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Freud

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Vygotsky

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Piaget

Question 7

The antonym of 'PERMANENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Temporary — Permanent means lasting forever. ‌​‍Temporary means lasting for a limited time. They are direct antonyms.

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Stable

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Fixed

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Eternal

Question 8

Complete: Z, Y, X, W, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

V — Reverse alphabet.‌​‍

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R

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U

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T

Question 9

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces the concept of an Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). A student successfully completes a 6-month certificate course in Data Science from University X and later wishes to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from University Y. How would the ABC primarily benefit this student?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables the student to transfer and redeem the credits earned from University X towards their degree at University Y. — The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) stores academic credits earned by students from various Higher Education Institutions, allowing them to redeem these credits for future degrees or diplomas. This facilitates multidisciplinary education and flexible entry/exit options, enabling students to transfer and utilize credits earned across different institutions or programs. It does not directly provide scholarships, exemptions from entrance exams, or allow direct Master's enrollment without a Bachelor's degree.

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A. It allows the student to directly enroll in a Master's program without a Bachelor's degree.

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C. It provides a guaranteed scholarship for pursuing further studies at any recognized institution.

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D. It exempts the student from appearing in entrance examinations for higher education.

Question 10

Kochi Metro inaugurated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2017 — 17 June 2017 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2018

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2016

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2019

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #702