University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #758

Question 1

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. ‌​‍At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

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Sivagiri

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Aluva

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Aruvippuram

Question 2

Bhakra Nangal Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Sutlej River.‌​‍

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Ganga

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Yamuna

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Beas

Question 3

Koodiyattam is oldest surviving:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sanskrit theatre — Oldest Sanskrit theatre form — UNESCO intangible heritage.‌​‍

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Folk dance

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Martial art

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Music form

Question 4

'Her smile was as bright as the sun' is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Simile — Uses 'as' for explicit comparison = simile.

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

Question 5

Antonym of DANGER:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Safety — Danger ↔ safety.‌​‍

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Harm

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Risk

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Threat

Question 6

Gas exchange in the human respiratory system primarily occurs in which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

D. Alveoli — Alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with thin walls, perfectly adapted for the efficient exchange of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood. The trachea, bronchi, and larynx are part of the conducting zone, responsible for air transport, warming, and filtering, not gas exchange.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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C. Larynx

Question 7

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a pivotal role in upholding democratic principles through free and fair elections. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the scope of its responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

C. The ECI determines the election schedule, allots election symbols to political parties, and advises the President on questions of disqualification of members of Parliament. — Option C is correct. The ECI's core functions include determining election schedules, allotting election symbols, and advising the President (and Governor) on disqualification of members of Parliament (and State Legislatures). Option A is incorrect because elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commissions, not the ECI. Option B is incorrect as the ECI conducts by-elections. Option D is incorrect; the tenure is 6 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier, and the removal process for the CEC is similar to a Supreme Court judge, requiring a specia

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A. The ECI conducts elections for the President, Vice-President, Parliament, State Legislatures, and also supervises the elections for Panchayats and Municipalities.

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B. The ECI is responsible for delimitation of constituencies, preparation of electoral rolls, and granting recognition to political parties, but its jurisdiction does not extend to the conduct of by-elections.

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D. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have a fixed tenure of 5 years or until they attain the age of 60, whichever is earlier, and can be removed by a simple majority vote in Parliament.

Question 8

In a group of 50, 30 like tea, 25 like coffee, 10 like both. Like only tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — Only tea = 30 - 10 = 20.‌​‍

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15

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30

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10

Question 9

The sum of two supplementary angles is:

Accepted Answer

180° — Supplementary: two angles summing to 180°.

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90°

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120°

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270°

Question 10

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Place of birth — Article 15: discrimination prohibited on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.‌​‍

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Wealth

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Language

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Age

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #758