University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #638

Question 1

Article 21A provides:

Accepted Answer

Right to education (6-14 years) — Article 21A — Right to education for children 6-14 years (86th Amendment, 2002).

Answer

Right to work

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Right to food

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Right to housing

Question 2

Which Veda contains magic spells?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Radio waves — Radio waves (km to mm) have longest wavelengths in the EM spectrum.‌​‍

Answer

Gamma

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X-ray

Answer

Visible

Question 3

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is often cited for its distinctive approach to progress. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a core characteristic that differentiates it from conventional growth-centric development models?

Accepted Answer

B. The achievement of high human development indicators, such as literacy and life expectancy, despite relatively lower per capita incomes. — The Kerala Model is unique for achieving high social indicators like literacy, health, and low infant mortality, comparable to developed nations, while maintaining a moderate economic growth rate and relatively lower per capita income. This contrasts with models that assume economic growth must precede social development. Options A, C, and D describe elements more typical of conventional or neoliberal development strategies, or aspects not central to the initial defining features of the Kerala Model.

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A. Its primary reliance on robust industrial growth and export-led strategies to generate wealth for social programs.

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C. A strong emphasis on private sector investment and market liberalization as the main drivers of social sector improvement.

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D. Its historical success in attracting significant foreign direct investment (FDI) into high-tech manufacturing sectors.

Question 4

GUI refers to:

Accepted Answer

Graphical User Interface — GUI = Graphical User Interface.

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Guaranteed User Interface

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Graphics Utilized Internally

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

The Periyar river originates from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamalai Hills — Periyar originates from Sivagiri peak in the Anamalai Hills (Western Ghats).‌​‍

Answer

Palakkad Hills

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Wayanad Hills

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Cardamom Hills

Question 6

GPT-4o:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multimodal 2024 — Omni-model May 2024.‌​‍

Answer

GPT-5

Answer

Cancelled

Answer

Only text

Question 7

The 'Digital India' programme was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 by PM Modi.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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2012

Answer

2014

Question 8

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households in India. Which of the following is a *key guiding principle* for the implementation and sustainability of the mission, particularly at the local level?

Accepted Answer

C. Community ownership and management, with local village communities playing a crucial role in planning, implementation, and operation & maintenance. — The Jal Jeevan Mission strongly advocates for a decentralized, community-driven approach. It mandates the formation of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) or Pani Samitis to manage and maintain the water supply infrastructure, ensuring local ownership and long-term sustainability. Options A, B, and D contradict the mission's core principles of decentralization, rural focus, and appropriate technology choices, rather than exclusive advanced methods.

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A. Centralized planning and execution by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to ensure uniformity and efficiency across states.

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B. Prioritizing urban slum areas and peri-urban regions for tap water connections to address immediate public health challenges.

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D. Exclusive reliance on advanced purification technologies like Reverse Osmosis (RO) for all water sources to ensure 100% purity.

Question 9

'On the horns of a dilemma' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Facing difficult choice — Faced with two difficult alternatives.‌​‍

Answer

Dangerous

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Bull fighting

Answer

Horn music

Question 10

What is the conjugate of z = 2 - 3i?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 + 3i — Replace i with -i. |z|² = z·z̄.‌​‍

Answer

3 + 2i

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-2 + 3i

Answer

-2 - 3i

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #638