University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #999

Question 1

PCR/PCPNDT Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques — prohibits sex selection/feticide — 1994, amended 2003. ‌​‍Aimed at reducing female feticide. Sex ratio improvements (914 in 2011 to 933 in 2022-23 NFHS-5).

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Environment

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Land

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Terrorism

Question 2

'Public opinion' in a democracy is:

Accepted Answer

The general consensus or shared position of society on an issue — Public opinion is the collective voice of informed citizens, not necessarily majority vote.

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The opinion of the absolute majority

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Only the government's official view

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Only the views expressed in media

Question 3

NDA coalition first PM:

Accepted Answer

Vajpayee 1998 — BJP-led NDA.

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Rajiv

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

Question 4

What is the natural pacemaker of the heart?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SA node — Sinoatrial node initiates heartbeat.

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AV node

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibres

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the State Election Commissioner of Kerala is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

D. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the State Legislature with a special majority. — The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor (Article 243K(1)) and their conditions of service and tenure are determined by the Governor, subject to state law (Article 243K(2)). The SEC oversees elections to Panchayats and Municipalities (Article 243K(1)). However, the State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which means by the President on an address passed by both Houses of Parliament, not by the State Legislature.

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A. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.

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B. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Commissioner are determined by the Governor, subject to any law made by the State Legislature.

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C. The State Election Commission is empowered to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.

Question 6

Kerala Governor resides at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raj Bhavan — Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Cliff House

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Bolgatty Palace

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Kanakakkunnu

Question 7

The term 'Cabinet' is mentioned in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44th Amendment — The word 'Cabinet' was not in the original Constitution. ‌​‍The 44th Amendment (1978) introduced it in Article 352.

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Original Constitution

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42nd Amendment

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91st Amendment

Question 8

Self-inductance L of coil is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NΦ/I — EMF = -L dI/dt. Unit: Henry. Energy stored: ½LI².‌​‍

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I/V

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E/t

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Φ

Question 9

V.S. Achuthanandan CM period:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2006-11 — V.S. was CM 2006-2011.‌​‍

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2016-21

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2011-16

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2001-06

Question 10

President's vacancy during term — VP acts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Max 6 months — Max 6 months — new president must be elected within 6 months.‌​‍

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1 year

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Till election

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Unlimited

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #999