University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #729

Question 1

Where was the famous newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' started by Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavi?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anchuthengu — Swadeshabhimani was launched in 1905 from Anchuthengu (Anjengo).‌​‍

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Attingal

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Kannur

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Cochin

Question 2

Précis writing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brief summary (usually 1/3 of original) retaining essence — One paragraph, in reporter's own words, reported speech, past tense. ‌​‍Give title.

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Full text

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Story

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Extension

Question 3

A dispute arises between two UN member states regarding the interpretation of an international treaty. Both states are parties to the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Under what circumstances can this dispute be brought before the ICJ for a binding judgment?

Accepted Answer

C. If both states agree to submit the dispute to the ICJ, either through a special agreement or by having previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction. — The International Court of Justice's jurisdiction in contentious cases, leading to a binding judgment, is fundamentally based on the consent of the states involved. Both states must either agree to submit the specific dispute via a special agreement or have previously accepted the Court's compulsory jurisdiction under Article 36(2) of its Statute. The General Assembly and Security Council can request advisory opinions or enforce judgments, respectively, but cannot unilaterally compel states to submit to the Court's binding jurisdiction for a dispute.

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A. If the United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution, by a simple majority, requesting the ICJ to adjudicate the dispute.

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B. If one state unilaterally refers the case to the ICJ, provided the dispute involves a matter of customary international law.

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D. If the UN Security Council, by a non-procedural vote, directs the ICJ to hear the case to maintain international peace and security.

Question 4

Kerala Vidyalakshmi Scheme for:

Accepted Answer

Girl child savings — Savings scheme for girl child.

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Women pension

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Education loans

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Elderly

Question 5

Ratio of milk to water 5:3. Add 4L water, ratio 5:4. Initial milk:

Accepted Answer

20L — 5x/(3x+4) = 5/4. 20x = 15x+20. x=4. Milk = 20L.

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10L

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12L

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15L

Question 6

Which country became the 123rd member country of the International Criminal Court?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palestine — Palestine became the 123rd ICC member in April 2015.‌​‍

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India

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Israel

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Pakistan

Question 7

The simple future tense is used for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Action to happen later — Future simple: will + base verb; e.g., 'I will travel tomorrow.'‌​‍

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Action completed in past

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Habitual action

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Action already happening

Question 8

Which theory of intelligence emphasizes the existence of a general intelligence factor (g) alongside specific factors (s1, s2, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

C. Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory — Charles Spearman's Two-Factor Theory proposes that intelligence is composed of a general intelligence factor (g) that influences all cognitive tasks and specific factors (s) that influence individual abilities. Gardner's theory focuses on multiple independent intelligences, while Sternberg's emphasizes practical, creative, and analytical components. Thurstone's theory identifies seven primary mental abilities, not a single general factor.

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A. Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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B. Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

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D. Louis Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities Theory

Question 9

The past participle of 'break' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

broken — Break — broke — broken. 'The vase has been broken.'‌​‍

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breaking

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breaked

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broke

Question 10

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).

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Varkala

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Trichur

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Trivandrum

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #729