University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #969

Question 1

Synonym of PROWESS:‌​‍

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Skill — Outstanding skill.‌​‍

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Cowardice

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Weakness

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Ignorance

Question 2

Article 365 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State failure to comply with Union directions — Article 365: If a state fails to comply with Union directions, President can hold that constitutional machinery has failed → invoke Art. ‌​‍356.

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National Emergency

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Financial Emergency

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Amendment procedure

Question 3

A textile manufacturer located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, sells a consignment of garments to a retail chain based in Ernakulam, Kerala. Considering the GST framework, which of the following accurately describes the tax implications for this specific transaction?

Accepted Answer

C. IGST will be levied, and the revenue collected will be apportioned to the Central Government and subsequently to the state of Kerala. — For inter-state supplies of goods or services, Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) is levied. The IGST revenue is initially collected by the Central Government, and then the State GST (SGST) component of the IGST is devolved to the destination state (consuming state), which in this case is Kerala. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the type of tax or the distribution mechanism for inter-state GST.

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A. CGST and SGST will be levied, with the SGST component accruing to the state of Tamil Nadu.

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B. IGST will be levied, and the revenue collected will be shared between the Central Government and the state of Tamil Nadu.

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D. Only CGST will be levied, as it is an inter-state supply, with the entire revenue going to the Central Government.

Question 4

A school principal is planning for the upcoming academic year. According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary responsibility of the school regarding a child identified with a mild intellectual disability, within the age group of 6 to 14 years?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure admission and provide free and compulsory elementary education in a neighbourhood school, with necessary support. — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory elementary education for all children aged 6-14, including children with disabilities, in a neighbourhood school. It emphasizes inclusive education where necessary support is provided within the mainstream setting, not segregation or conditional admission. The Act aims to ensure no child is denied admission on the basis of disability.

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A. To provide free and compulsory education in a separate special school for children with disabilities.

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C. To refer the child to a rehabilitation center, as the RTE Act primarily focuses on mainstreaming without specific provisions for disabilities.

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D. To admit the child only if the school has a dedicated special educator already appointed for severe disabilities.

Question 5

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) was fought between:‌​‍

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England and France — Series of conflicts over French throne. ‌​‍Joan of Arc led French resistance. Ended with French victory; English expelled from France (except Calais).

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Rome and Carthage

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UK and India

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Spain and Portugal

Question 6

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kerala needs to report a significant administrative issue concerning the school's day-to-day operations and seeking immediate guidance from the appropriate district-level authority. Which of the following officials is the direct administrative head for high schools at the district level to whom the Headmaster should report?

Accepted Answer

C. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary administrative authority for Government High Schools within a district. Headmasters report directly to the DEO for administrative matters and operational issues, making the DEO the appropriate district-level contact. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) has broader oversight but the DEO is the immediate superior for high school administration.

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A. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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B. Block Project Officer (BPO)

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D. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Question 7

The minimum age to be President of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — Article 58: President must be 35+, a citizen, qualified for Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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30

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25

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40

Question 8

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for children in India. Which of the following age groups does this Act primarily cover for elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically guarantees the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, covering elementary education. Option A includes pre-primary, while options C and D extend beyond the defined age limit of the Act for free and compulsory elementary education.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

Question 9

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.‌​‍

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1

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20

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5

Question 10

Synonym of AMICABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly.‌​‍

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Cold

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Strange

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Hostile

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #969