University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #654

Question 1

Kerala Kalamandalam located at:

Accepted Answer

Cheruthuruthy — Cheruthuruthy, Thrissur district.

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Thrissur

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Palakkad

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Malappuram

Question 2

Filippo Brunelleschi is best known for designing the:

Accepted Answer

Dome of Florence Cathedral — Brunelleschi's dome of the Florence Cathedral (Il Duomo) pioneered Renaissance architecture.

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Sistine Chapel ceiling

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

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St Mark's Basilica

Question 3

'Chenganoorathi' belongs to which Kerala narrative tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thekkan Pattu — Chenganoorathi is a famed hero of Thekkan Pattu (southern ballads).‌​‍

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Thottam Pattu

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Idanadan Pattu

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Vadakkan Pattu

Question 4

Athirappilly Falls sometimes called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Multiple epithets.‌​‍

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Niagara of South

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Niagara Kerala

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Niagara of India

Question 5

Which reformer is associated with the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, a petition demanding reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Ezhava community?

Accepted Answer

C. Dr. Palpu — Dr. Palpu, a prominent Ezhava reformer and physician, was the primary leader of the 'Ezhava Memorial' of 1896, which petitioned the Maharaja of Travancore for reservation in government jobs and education. Chattampi Swamikal was a social reformer who advocated against casteism and superstitions but was not directly involved in the memorial. Vaikunda Swamikal, a social reformer from Tamil Nadu, had different ideological influences. Kumaran Asan, a poet-reformer, contributed to social awakening but was not the leader of this specific movement.

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A. Chattampi Swamikal

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B. Vaikunda Swamikal

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D. Kumaran Asan

Question 6

K. Karunakaran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM (multiple terms) — Former CM, senior Congress leader.‌​‍

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Writer

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Actor

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Industrialist

Question 7

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is appointed by the:

Accepted Answer

President — Article 148: President appoints the CAG; term 6 years or until 65 years.

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Prime Minister

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Parliament

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Finance Minister

Question 8

100, 50, 25, 12.5, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6.25 — Each ÷ 2. 12.5 ÷ 2 = 6.25.‌​‍

Answer

6

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5

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7.5

Question 9

Public Accounts Committee chair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Opposition MP — Convention: Opposition member.‌​‍

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Ruling party MP

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President

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Speaker

Question 10

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship health scheme aimed at providing health coverage to vulnerable sections of society. Which of the following statements best describes a unique feature or primary focus of PMJAY, distinct from other broader health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. — PMJAY primarily focuses on providing financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures by offering a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Option A describes the Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat, which is distinct from PMJAY's hospitalization insurance. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of PMJAY's scope or provisions.

Answer

A. It primarily focuses on preventive and promotive health services through Health and Wellness Centres.

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C. It mandates universal health coverage for all citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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D. It offers free diagnostic tests and medicines at all government primary health centres nationwide.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #654