University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #938

Question 1

Elbow : Arm :: Knee : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leg — Elbow is the joint of the Arm. Knee is the joint of the Leg.‌​‍

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Foot

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Thigh

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Toe

Question 2

UDF led by:‌​‍

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Congress — Indian National Congress.‌​‍

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BJP

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CPI(M)

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Muslim League

Question 3

A clock seen through a mirror when time is 7 o'clock shows:

Accepted Answer

5:00 — Mirror image of 7 o'clock = 5:00 (reflection inverts left-right).

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3:20

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4:20

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7:00

Question 4

The total number of amendments to the Indian Constitution is (approximate, as of 2020s):

Accepted Answer

~100+ — As of 2024, 105+ amendments have been passed. Constitution is rigid+flexible hybrid.

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~50

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~75

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~150

Question 5

The southwest monsoon in Kerala typically arrives in which of the following months, marking the beginning of the rainy season in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. May — The southwest monsoon usually arrives in Kerala in the first week of June, signaling the onset of the rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers occur in May, the sustained monsoon rains begin in June. April is generally dry, and July marks the peak of the monsoon rather than its arrival.

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A. April

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C. June

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D. July

Question 6

Which of the following statements about M.T. Vasudevan Nair's literary contributions and accolades is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. The Sahitya Akademi Award was conferred upon him for his novel 'Naalukettu'. — M.T. Vasudevan Nair received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1970 for his novel 'Kaalam', not 'Naalukettu'. While 'Naalukettu' is one of his most celebrated works, the specific award mentioned for that book is incorrect. The other statements correctly reflect his Jnanpith Award year, the premise of 'Randamoozham', and his achievements in cinema.

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A. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 1995.

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B. His novel 'Randamoozham' retells the story of Mahabharata from Bhima's perspective.

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C. He has also won multiple National Film Awards for screenwriting and direction.

Question 7

The concept of 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' in the Preamble is borrowed from:‌​‍

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French Revolution — French Revolution's ideals of liberté, égalité, fraternité inform the Preamble.‌​‍

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Chinese Revolution

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Russian Revolution

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American Revolution

Question 8

Passive of 'Who wrote this book?':‌​‍

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By whom was this book written? — Who (active) → By whom (passive). 'By whom was this book written?'‌​‍

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Who was written this book?

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This book was written by whom?

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By whom this book was written?

Question 9

Sachar Committee (2006) reported on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muslim socio-economic conditions — Found Muslims below SC/ST on several indicators. ‌​‍Recommendations: diversity index, equal opportunity commission.

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Tribals

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Dalits

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Women

Question 10

Antonym of SAME:

Accepted Answer

Different — Same ↔ different.

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Similar

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Identical

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Alike

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #938