University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #674

Question 1

Pen is to ink as car is to:‌​‍

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petrol — Pen needs ink to function; car needs petrol.‌​‍

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tire

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scooter

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steering

Question 2

Indian sociology pioneer:

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All — Ghurye: 'Caste and Race in India'. Srinivas: coined 'Sanskritisation'. Karve: kinship in India. Also D.P. Mukherji, A.R. Desai.

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G. S. Ghurye

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M. N. Srinivas

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Irawati Karve

Question 3

Recognized as a cornerstone of intellectual awakening and public education in Kerala, which institution holds the distinction of being the first public library established in the state, predating many similar initiatives across India?

Accepted Answer

A. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram — The State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram, also known as the Trivandrum Public Library, was established in 1829. It holds the unique distinction of being the first public library in Kerala and one of the oldest in India, playing a vital role in fostering literacy and intellectual discourse before the establishment of other regional libraries.

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B. Kottayam Public Library

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C. Thrissur Public Library

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D. Ernakulam Public Library

Question 4

The glycoside 'sennoside' is primarily obtained from which of the following plants?

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A. Cassia angustifolia — Cassia angustifolia (Senna) contains sennosides A and B, which are stimulant laxatives. Digitalis contains cardiac glycosides, Rauwolfia contains reserpine, and Aloe contains anthraquinones.

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B. Digitalis purpurea

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C. Rauwolfia serpentina

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D. Aloe barbadensis

Question 5

The 'Basic Structure Doctrine', enunciated by the Supreme Court, is a cornerstone of Indian constitutional law. In the context of the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, what is the primary practical implication of this doctrine?

Accepted Answer

B. It empowers the judiciary to strike down constitutional amendments that are deemed to alter or destroy the fundamental features of the Constitution. — The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), implies that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy its 'basic structure' or fundamental features. Therefore, the judiciary can review and invalidate amendments that violate this doctrine. Option A is incorrect because it contradicts the doctrine's limitation on parliamentary power. Options C and D are incorrect as they describe procedures not prescribed by the Indian Constitution for amendments.

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A. It allows the Parliament to unilaterally amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, provided it secures a two-thirds majority in both Houses.

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C. It necessitates a prior presidential reference to the Supreme Court for advice on the constitutionality of any proposed amendment.

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D. It mandates that any amendment affecting the Preamble must first be approved by a national plebiscite.

Question 6

Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri:‌​‍

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Narayaneeyam — Narayaneeyam — 1586 CE.‌​‍

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Rig Veda

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Brahmanda Purana

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Sanskrit

Question 7

Which of the following is MOST likely to cause a decrease in the stability of a liquid dosage form?

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B. Exposure to UV light — Exposure to UV light accelerates photochemical degradation, reducing stability. Cold storage, amber containers, and antioxidants are strategies to enhance stability, making them incorrect choices.

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A. Storage at 2-8°C

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C. Use of amber-colored containers

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D. Addition of antioxidants

Question 8

Dowry Prohibition Act:‌​‍

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1961 — Giving or taking dowry illegal. ‌​‍Despite law, continues widely. Linked to dowry deaths (IPC 304B). ‌​‍PWDVA 2005 broader.

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2000

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1955

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1975

Question 9

'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')

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least — Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.

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little

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less

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lest

Question 10

Emile Durkheim's pioneering sociological study on the social causes of suicide was published in:‌​‍

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1897 — Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) demonstrated that suicide rates reflect social forces, not just personal choice.‌​‍

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1907

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1867

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1917

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #674