University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #762

Question 1

OMR exam introduction:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Most written exams are OMR.‌​‍

Answer

Only some

Answer

Partial

Answer

No

Question 2

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?

Accepted Answer

1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.

Answer

1921

Answer

1930

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1957

Question 3

cos 60°:

Accepted Answer

1/2 — 1/2.

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√3/2

Answer

1

Answer

0

Question 4

Sabarimala deity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyappa — Lord Ayyappa.‌​‍

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Vishnu

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Shiva

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Krishna

Question 5

Women's Reservation Bill:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

106th Amendment — 106th Amendment (2023). 33% seats for women in LS and state assemblies.‌​‍

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128th Amendment

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Nari Shakti Vandan Act

Answer

Both A and B

Question 6

Von Neumann architecture:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Single memory storing program and data, sequential execution — Stored-program concept. ‌​‍Basis of almost all modern computers. CPU (ALU + CU) + memory + I/O. ‌​‍Harvard architecture separates program/data memory.

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Parallel

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Separate memory

Answer

Distributed

Question 7

In the context of India's parliamentary system, if a Union Minister publicly makes a statement that directly contradicts a major policy decision previously adopted by the Council of Ministers, what is the most constitutionally appropriate immediate consequence?

Accepted Answer

B. The Prime Minister may ask the minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss them, upholding the principle of collective responsibility. — The principle of collective responsibility dictates that the Council of Ministers functions as a team, and all ministers must stand by the decisions of the cabinet. If a minister publicly contradicts a policy, they must either accept the collective decision and support it or resign. If they refuse, the Prime Minister can advise the President to dismiss them to maintain cabinet solidarity and collective responsibility. Distractors present incorrect constitutional processes or non-binding political actions.

Answer

A. The President, acting independently, can dismiss the concerned minister.

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C. The Lok Sabha automatically initiates a no-confidence motion against the entire government.

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D. The minister is obligated to publicly retract their statement and apologize to the Parliament.

Question 8

A rapidly growing tech startup in India is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). From the perspective of SEBI's regulatory framework, what is the primary expectation from the company's prospectus, specifically aimed at protecting potential retail investors?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide comprehensive and accurate disclosure of all material facts, risks, and financial health, enabling informed investment decisions. — SEBI's core role in an IPO is to ensure market integrity and investor protection through transparency. The prospectus is designed to provide full and fair disclosure of all relevant information, including financial details, business risks, and future prospects, so that potential investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee returns (A), nor does it fix the offer price (D), though it scrutinizes the pricing mechanism. While companies may have stabilization strategies, it's not the primary expectation for the prospectus in terms of investor protection (B).

Answer

A. To guarantee a minimum return on investment for all subscribers within the first year of listing.

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B. To outline the company's strategy for share price stabilization post-listing through buyback mechanisms.

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D. To obtain mandatory approval from SEBI on the final offer price to ensure it is fair and reasonable for retail investors.

Question 9

Which Kerala palace is famous for the 'Gajendramoksha' mural painting?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishnapuram Palace — Krishnapuram Palace (Alappuzha) houses the famed 49-sq-ft mural 'Gajendra Moksham'.‌​‍

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Mattanchery Palace

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Chirakkal Palace

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Question 10

Synonym of PALPABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tangible — Able to be touched/felt.‌​‍

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Intangible

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Vague

Answer

Hidden

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #762