University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #765

Question 1

INS Vikrant built at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cochin Shipyard — Built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.‌​‍

Answer

Mumbai

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Vizag

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Chennai

Question 2

Which figure of speech compares using 'like' or 'as'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Simile — Simile: 'brave as a lion'. Metaphor is direct without 'like'/'as'.‌​‍

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Personification

Question 3

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging traditional patriarchal norms and promoting women's empowerment. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a significant contribution in this regard?

Accepted Answer

B. Figures like V.T. Bhattathiripad championed the cause of Namboothiri women by advocating for the abolition of polygamy and promoting widow remarriage and education. — V.T. Bhattathiripad was a prominent Namboothiri reformer who specifically addressed the plight of Namboothiri women, advocating for an end to polygamy, promoting widow remarriage, and emphasizing female education within his community. While other reformers also contributed to women's empowerment, this statement highlights a specific and accurate aspect of these movements' impact on challenging patriarchal norms. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary focus, specific demands, or timeline of these early reform efforts.

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A. The reformers primarily focused on establishing women-only political parties to advocate for their rights.

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C. The movements universally demanded the right for women to serve as priests in temples, challenging religious orthodoxy.

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D. They successfully secured constitutional reservations for women in local self-governing bodies during the early 20th century.

Question 4

Fundamental Duties in India were borrowed from the constitution of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USSR (former Soviet Union) — Tahiru 11 duties under Article 51A were modelled on Soviet Constitution's duties chapter.‌​‍

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USA

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UK

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Japan

Question 5

One horsepower equals approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

746 watts — 1 HP ≈ 746 watts. Used to measure engine power.‌​‍

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546 watts

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646 watts

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846 watts

Question 6

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).‌​‍

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Varkala

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Trichur

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Trivandrum

Question 7

The next term in the sequence 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ... is:

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 → next = 30 + 12 = 42 (n(n+1)).

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36

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40

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48

Question 8

'Under the weather' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unwell — Slightly ill.‌​‍

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Cold

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Raining

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Happy

Question 9

He said, 'I am tired.' Indirect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was tired — Present → past in indirect speech. am → was.‌​‍

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He said that he is tired

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He said that he were tired

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He said that he had been tired

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Property — Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍It is now a legal right under Article 300A.

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom of Religion

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Right to Constitutional Remedies

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #765