University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #929

Question 1

The Indian Parliament consists of:

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President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha — Article 79: Parliament = President + Council of States (Rajya Sabha) + House of People (Lok Sabha).

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Lok Sabha only

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Rajya Sabha only

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Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha + Judiciary

Question 2

Analogy: Cobbler : Shoe :: Tailor : ?

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Clothes — Tailor makes clothes.

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Thread

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Cloth

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Machine

Question 3

A significant deadlock arises between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha over an ordinary bill. The Lok Sabha passed the bill, but the Rajya Sabha proposed amendments that the Lok Sabha rejected. What is the most appropriate constitutional mechanism to resolve this impasse?

Accepted Answer

C. The President may summon a joint sitting of both Houses to deliberate and vote on the bill. — Article 108 of the Indian Constitution provides for a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to resolve a deadlock over an ordinary bill. If a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other, or if there is a disagreement on amendments, or if more than six months have passed without the other House passing it, the President can summon a joint sitting. This mechanism ensures legislative continuity despite differences.

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A. The bill is automatically deemed to have lapsed, and a new bill must be introduced.

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B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, in consultation with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, makes a final decision on the disputed clauses.

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D. The Rajya Sabha must yield to the Lok Sabha's decision as the latter represents the people directly.

Question 4

NCW (National Commission for Women):‌​‍

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1990 — Established under NCW Act 1990.‌​‍

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1995

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2000

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1992

Question 5

Synonym of PROCRASTINATE:

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Delay — Postpone.

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Hurry

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Finish

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Start

Question 6

World Health Day is observed on:‌​‍

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7 April — WHO founding day — 7 April celebrated as World Health Day.‌​‍

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1 May

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10 December

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5 June

Question 7

Imperialism peaked during:‌​‍

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Late 19th C - early 20th C (Scramble for Africa 1881-1914) — Berlin Conference (1884-85) divided Africa among European powers. ‌​‍By 1914, Europeans controlled ~85% of world land area.

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Mid-20th C

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17th C

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Renaissance

Question 8

Art 21 guarantees:‌​‍

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Life and Liberty — Right to Life and Personal Liberty.‌​‍

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Equality

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Education

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Property

Question 9

A school counselor observes a student who consistently acts as a mediator in peer conflicts, accurately sensing the emotions and motivations of others, and effectively helping classmates resolve their disputes. Which of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences is most prominently displayed by this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal Intelligence — Interpersonal intelligence, as defined by Gardner, is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, including sensing their moods, feelings, temperaments, and motivations. The student's skill in mediating conflicts and accurately sensing others' emotions directly exemplifies this type of intelligence. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, Naturalistic to understanding the natural world, and Existential to contemplating deep questions about life.

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A. Intrapersonal Intelligence

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B. Naturalistic Intelligence

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D. Existential Intelligence

Question 10

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is the state-level implementation of a comprehensive program for school education. Which of the following correctly identifies the three centrally sponsored schemes that were integrated to form Samagra Shiksha?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE). — Samagra Shiksha is an overarching program that integrates the three previous Centrally Sponsored Schemes: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for elementary education, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) for secondary education, and Teacher Education (TE). This integration aims to provide a holistic and seamless approach to education from pre-school to senior secondary level. The other options list unrelated or partially related schemes/initiatives, not the core three integrated under Samagra Shiksha.

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A. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and National Skill Development Mission.

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C. District Primary Education Programme (DPEP), National Programme of Mid-Day Meal in Schools (NPMDMS), and Right to Education Act (RTE).

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D. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme, and National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #929