University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #614

Question 1

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key aspect of this prestigious award?

Accepted Answer

B. The award money currently stands at ₹5,00,000, along with a citation and a plaque. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, constituted by the Government of Kerala, is the highest literary honour for contributions specifically to Malayalam literature, not all Indian languages. The award money was increased to ₹5,00,000 in 2020. While it was instituted in 1993, the first recipient was Suranad Kunjan Pillai, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is awarded for contributions to Indian literature across all languages, similar to the Jnanpith Award.

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C. The recipient is selected by a panel constituted by the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.

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D. It was first instituted in 1993, with M.T. Vasudevan Nair being the inaugural recipient.

Question 2

'Hit the nail on the head' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Say exactly the right thing — Hit the nail on the head = describe something exactly right.‌​‍

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Use a hammer

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Make a mistake

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Start building

Question 3

Emergency provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part XVIII — Part XVIII (Articles 352-360). ‌​‍352 = National Emergency, 356 = State Emergency (President's Rule), 360 = Financial Emergency.

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Part XVII

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Part XV

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Part XIX

Question 4

The Kerala Education Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1958 — Kerala Education Act of 1958 brought private aided schools under state regulation — sparked the 1959 Vimochana Samaram.‌​‍

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1972

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1994

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1948

Question 5

Supreme Court e-Committee:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — computerisation of judiciary, headed by SC judge.‌​‍

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Chaired by SC judge

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Computerisation

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None

Question 6

It was raining when I ___ home yesterday.

Accepted Answer

reached — Past simple 'reached' for the past action interrupting the continuous 'was raining'.

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had reached

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has reached

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had been reaching

Question 7

National Youth Day in India (Swami Vivekananda's birthday) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 January — National Youth Day is celebrated on 12 January, Vivekananda's birthday.‌​‍

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11 September

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23 January

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14 January

Question 8

If 1 Jan 2024 = Monday, what is 1 March 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friday — Jan=31 days + Feb=29 days (2024 leap) = 60 days. 60÷7=8w+4d. Mon+4=Friday.‌​‍

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Sunday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Question 9

The first Malayalam novel about social reform in the Nair community was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indulekha — Indulekha (O. ‌​‍Chandu Menon, 1889) depicted progressive ideas in the Nair community including women's education.

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Chemmeen

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Marthanda Varma

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Balyakalasakhi

Question 10

A list of books:

Accepted Answer

Catalogue — Catalogue.

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Dictionary

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Encyclopedia

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Thesaurus

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #614