University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #921

Question 1

The Temple Entry Proclamation was drafted by:‌​‍

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Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Dewan Sir C.P. ‌​‍Ramaswami Iyer drafted the Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sri Chithira Thirunal on 12 Nov 1936.

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Maharaja himself

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Mahatma Gandhi

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T.K. Madhavan

Question 2

In Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, a Grama Sabha meeting in a particular ward strongly recommends constructing a new public health center. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the subsequent procedural steps for this proposal to be considered and potentially implemented?

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C. The Grama Panchayat incorporates the proposal into its draft annual plan, which is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level, and finally integrated into the District Plan by the District Planning Committee for resource allocation and approval. — The Grama Sabha is the foundation of the planning process, and its recommendations are crucial for the Grama Panchayat's draft plan. This plan is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level and further integrated by the District Planning Committee (DPC) into the comprehensive District Plan. The DPC is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, ensuring a bottom-up planning approach and coordinated resource allocation. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete procedu

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A. The Grama Panchayat must directly approve and allocate funds for the project from its own budget, as the Grama Sabha's decision is binding.

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B. The proposal is forwarded by the Grama Panchayat to the Block Panchayat, which then directly includes it in its annual plan for implementation across its jurisdiction.

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D. The Grama Panchayat sends the proposal directly to the State Planning Board for technical sanction and funding allocation, bypassing intermediate tiers.

Question 3

Synonym of EVIDENT:

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Obvious — Evident = clearly seen/known.

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Hidden

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Secret

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Doubtful

Question 4

'See eye to eye' means:‌​‍

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Agree completely — See eye to eye = agree with someone, share the same view.‌​‍

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Look at someone

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Have good vision

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Face each other

Question 5

Which event marked the beginning of the Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Uprising) in 1921, often considered a significant chapter in Kerala's freedom struggle against British colonialism and feudal oppression?

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B. The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji and the subsequent declaration of jihad — The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji on 20 August 1921 triggered a mass uprising in Malabar, symbolizing resistance against British rule and feudal landlord oppression. While the Khilafat Movement provided ideological support, the rebellion's immediate spark was Haji's arrest. The non-cooperation movement and Communist Party formation were later developments.

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A. The Khilafat Movement's alignment with the Indian National Congress

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C. The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhiji in Kerala

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D. The formation of the Communist Party of India in Malabar

Question 6

One word: Story with moral:‌​‍

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Fable — Fable.‌​‍

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Novel

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Short story

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Drama

Question 7

Robert K. Merton's distinction:

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Manifest vs Latent functions — Merton (1949): Manifest functions = intended consequences; Latent = unintended/unrecognised (e.g., Hopi rain dance manifestly seeks rain, latently reinforces group solidarity).

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Primary vs Secondary groups

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Rural vs Urban

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Conflict vs Consensus

Question 8

A patient experiences difficulty with balance, coordination, and fine motor skills after a traumatic head injury. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?

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C. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, maintaining posture, balance, and equilibrium. Damage to the cerebellum often results in ataxia (lack of coordination), tremors, and difficulties with fine motor control, matching the patient's symptoms. The cerebrum handles higher cognitive functions, the brainstem vital functions, and the thalamus sensory relay.

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A. Cerebrum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 9

Finance Commission first constituted:‌​‍

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1951 — 1951 — first FC chaired by K.C. Neogy.‌​‍

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1956

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1950

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1952

Question 10

The 'New World' (Americas) was named 'America' in 1507 by which cartographer, honouring Amerigo Vespucci?‌​‍

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Martin Waldseemüller — German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 world map first labelled the continent 'America'.‌​‍

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Ptolemy

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Gerardus Mercator

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Henricus Martellus

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #921