University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #795

Question 1

Cognitive therapy developed by:

Accepted Answer

Aaron T. Beck — Identifies cognitive distortions (all-or-nothing, catastrophising). Effective for depression, anxiety. CBT combines with behavioral.

Answer

Freud

Answer

Pavlov

Answer

Skinner

Question 2

The Right to Education was made a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution through a specific amendment. Which constitutional amendment inserted Article 21A, guaranteeing the right to education?

Accepted Answer

C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002 — The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A into the Constitution. This article made the Right to Education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years, paving the way for the enactment of the RTE Act, 2009.

Answer

A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

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B. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

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D. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005

Question 3

If CAT = 24 (C=3,A=1,T=20), then DOG = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 — D=4, O=15, G=7. Sum = 4+15+7 = 26.‌​‍

Answer

27

Answer

28

Answer

30

Question 4

Article 371 provides special provisions for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Northeast states — Articles 371A-371J provide special provisions for various northeastern and other states (Nagaland, Mizoram, etc.).‌​‍

Answer

J&K only

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All states

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No state

Question 5

C(n,r) = nCr =‌​‍

Accepted Answer

n!/(r!(n-r)!) — Combinations. nCr = nC(n-r). nCr + nC(r-1) = (n+1)Cr (Pascal's triangle).‌​‍

Answer

n!/((n-r)!)

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n × r

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n!/r!

Question 6

Kerala's first woman DIG (police):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R Sreelekha — R Sreelekha.‌​‍

Answer

B Sandhya

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Lakshmi

Answer

Both A and B served

Question 7

Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panmana — Chattampi Swamikal attained Samadhi at Panmana in Kollam district on 5 May 1924. ‌​‍Sivagiri is associated with Sree Narayana Guru.

Answer

Sivagiri

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Aruvippuram

Answer

Alathur

Question 8

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.‌​‍

Answer

H.D. Deve Gowda

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

Question 9

Rajya Sabha max members:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 — 250 maximum (238 elected + 12 nominated).‌​‍

Answer

230

Answer

245

Answer

260

Question 10

Which musical instrument is used in Sopana Sangeetham?

Accepted Answer

Idakka — The hourglass drum 'Idakka' accompanies Sopana Sangeetham in Kerala temples.

Answer

Thudi

Answer

Chenda

Answer

Veena

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #795