University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #770

Question 1

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.‌​‍

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Elected

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Political

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Judge

Question 2

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam grew up in:

Accepted Answer

Rameswaram — Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

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Chennai

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Bangalore

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 3

Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court is under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 143 — Article 143: President can refer matters of public importance or legal questions to SC for advisory opinion.‌​‍

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Article 132

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Article 131

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Article 226

Question 4

The Suez Crisis (1956) was triggered by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt's nationalisation of Suez Canal by Nasser — Nasser nationalised Canal (July 1956). ‌​‍UK, France, Israel invaded. US pressure forced withdrawal. ‌​‍End of British/French dominance in Middle East.

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Oil embargo

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Partition

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WWII

Question 5

Queen of Arabian Sea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kannur

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Kozhikode

Question 6

Which of the following initiatives was launched by the Government of India to celebrate 'National Education Day' in 2023?

Accepted Answer

C. 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' inter-state student exchange program — In 2023, the Government of India celebrated National Education Day by launching the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' inter-state student exchange program, promoting cultural and educational integration. The other initiatives are important but not specifically tied to National Education Day celebrations.

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A. 'Swayam' online learning platform expansion

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B. 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign extension to higher education

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D. 'Digital India' skill development for teachers

Question 7

How many Gram Panchayats are there in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — Kerala has 941 Gram Panchayats at the village level, 152 Block Panchayats, and 14 District Panchayats.‌​‍

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152

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777

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1200

Question 8

The Travancore-Cochin state, merging the two princely states, came into being on:

Accepted Answer

1 July 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on 1 July 1949; it became Kerala in 1956.

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 9

What is the focus of the KAVAL PLUS scheme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provide protective services to children at risk — Kerala's KAVAL PLUS scheme provides protective services to children at risk of abuse or neglect.‌​‍

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Improve children's educational outcomes

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Provide financial aid to underprivileged children

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Reduce school dropout rates among children

Question 10

BRICS (original) members are:

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — BRIC term coined 2001 by Jim O'Neill (Goldman Sachs). BRIC became BRICS with South Africa's addition 2010. Expanded 2024 (UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt).

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Brazil, Russia, India, China

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UK, US, France, China, Russia

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India, UK, USA, Germany

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #770