University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #897

Question 1

BCCI President 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Roger Binny — Roger Binny.‌​‍

Answer

Sourav Ganguly

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Dalmiya

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Srinivasan

Question 2

Monday + 72 days = ?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 72÷7 = 10 weeks + 2 days. Monday + 2 = Wednesday.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Question 3

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) announced in 2024 guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% of average basic pay as pension — UPS guarantees 50% of the average basic pay of the last 12 months as pension for 25+ years of service.‌​‍

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Only lump sum

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60% of last drawn salary

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Full salary as pension

Question 4

'Flower' is related to Petal in the same way as 'Book' is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Page — Petal is a part of flower; Page is a part of book.‌​‍

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Content

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Library

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Author

Question 5

A high school student completes an assignment solely because it fulfills their personal interest in the subject, not for any external reward. This scenario best exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than external rewards. Extrinsic motivation (Option B) involves external incentives, amotivation (Option C) is a lack of motivation, and drive-reduction theory (Option D) pertains to biological needs.

Answer

B. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Amotivation

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D. Drive-reduction theory

Question 6

Which socio-religious reform movement in 19th-century Kerala was founded by Sri Narayana Guru and aimed at social equality by promoting temple entry for Dalits and challenging caste discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D. Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam — The SNDP Yogam, founded by Sri Narayana Guru, was a key reform movement in Kerala that advocated for the rights of lower castes, including temple entry and education. Samathwa Samajam and Ayyavazhi Movement were earlier movements, while Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham was closely associated with Ayyankali, not Narayana Guru.

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A. Samathwa Samajam

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B. Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham

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C. Vaikunta Swamikal’s Ayyavazhi Movement

Question 7

Capital of Australia:

Accepted Answer

Canberra — Canberra.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 8

The file extension for a LibreOffice Calc spreadsheet is:

Accepted Answer

.ods — OpenDocument Spreadsheet: .ods.

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.xls

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.xlsx

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.odt

Question 9

First Amendment (1951) mainly about:

Accepted Answer

Land reforms and 9th Schedule — Added 9th Schedule to protect land reform laws.

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Reservation

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Emergency

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Elections

Question 10

The Constitution guarantees protection of the rights of the minorities through which articles?

Accepted Answer

29 and 30 — Articles 29 and 30 guarantee cultural and educational rights to minorities.

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350 and 351

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28 and 29

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15 and 16

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #897