University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #958

Question 1

Creamy layer concept:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rich OBCs above income threshold excluded from reservation — Current threshold ₹8 lakh/year. ‌​‍SC/ST do not have creamy layer (2018 SC ruling allows for promotions). Latest debates ongoing.

Answer

No such rule

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Apply to all

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Only for SC/ST

Question 2

The Indian Constitution was adopted on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November 1949 — The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 (now celebrated as Constitution Day). ‌​‍It came into effect on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).

Answer

30 January 1948

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

Question 3

France 2024 elections:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hung parliament — Hung — NFP (left alliance) most seats, no majority.‌​‍

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Macron majority

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NFP led

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Far-right win

Question 4

A generally untidy individual, who is prone to philosophical discussions, suffers from chronic skin eruptions with intense burning and itching, especially when warm in bed. They have a strong aversion to bathing and feel generally worse from heat. Which remedy is strongly suggested by this totality of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

D. Sulphur — Sulphur is strongly indicated by the characteristic untidy appearance, philosophical disposition, burning and itching skin eruptions (especially worse from warmth in bed), and a general aversion to bathing and aggravation from heat. Psorinum is known for offensive discharges and despair, Graphites for skin affections with sticky exudations, and Sepia for indifference and bearing-down sensation.

Answer

A. Psorinum

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B. Graphites

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C. Sepia

Question 5

If a die is rolled once, the probability of getting an even number is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Favourable outcomes {2,4,6} = 3; total = 6; P = 3/6 = 1/2.‌​‍

Answer

1/3

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1/6

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2/3

Question 6

Following the Travancore-Kochi merger on July 1, 1949, and the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin, which of the following statements accurately describes a key administrative or political arrangement established at its inception?

Accepted Answer

C. The Maharaja of Travancore was designated as the Rajpramukh, and a new council of ministers was formed with representatives from both former states. — The merger agreement stipulated that the Maharaja of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, would serve as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. A new council of ministers, comprising members from both erstwhile states, was subsequently sworn in to govern the new entity, marking a significant political and administrative restructuring. The capital remained Thiruvananthapuram, and while a unified High Court was established, the appointment of the Rajpramukh and formation of the ministry were fundamental constitutional arrangements.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the permanent Rajpramukh, signifying Cochin's seniority in the new union.

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B. The new state immediately adopted a unified High Court system with its seat at Ernakulam, integrating the judicial structures of both princely states.

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D. The capital of the newly formed state was temporarily shifted to Kochi, awaiting a plebiscite to determine the permanent capital.

Question 7

Days for Private Members (LS):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Every Friday afternoon — Usually Fridays.‌​‍

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Monthly

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Every day

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Once per session

Question 8

Synonym of ABDICATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Renounce — Give up power.‌​‍

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Seize

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Accept

Answer

Admit

Question 9

Private Member's Bill:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By MP not minister — Introduced by MP other than a Minister.‌​‍

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Govt Bill by minister

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President

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Speaker

Question 10

Speaker's decision on defection:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Final (subject to judicial review) — Final but subject to judicial review (Kihoto Hollohan 1992).‌​‍

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EC reviews

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Cannot be challenged

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CJI reviews

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #958