University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #809

Question 1

Polygamy means marriage to multiple spouses. Polygyny is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One man, multiple wives — Polygyny (1 man + multiple wives) more common historically. ‌​‍Polyandry (1 woman + multiple husbands) rare — e.g., Toda, some Himalayan communities.

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Group marriage

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Polyandry

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Monogamy

Question 2

An adolescent who is part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may experience which of the following social pressures?

Accepted Answer

A. Pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors — The correct answer is A because adolescents who are part of a close-knit peer group that values conformity may feel pressure to engage in risk-taking behaviors to fit in or gain acceptance from their peers. This can include behaviors such as substance use, reckless driving, or other actions that might be harmful. Options B, C, and D are less likely in a group that emphasizes conformity over individuality or positive behaviors.

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B. Influence to adopt healthy lifestyles

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C. Encouragement to pursue individual interests

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D. Support for exploring different social identities

Question 3

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:

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Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.

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Nuclear Family

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Extended Family

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Single-Parent Family

Question 4

Kasaragod known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple languages — 7+ languages spoken. Northernmost district.‌​‍

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Theyyam

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Backwaters

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Fort

Question 5

National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Constitutional body (Article 338) — NCSC is constitutional (Article 338); NCST (Article 338A); NCBC (Article 338B after 102nd Amendment).‌​‍

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Statutory body

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Executive body

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Advisory committee

Question 6

A web page primarily uses which language for structure?

Accepted Answer

HTML — HTML provides structure; CSS styles; JS makes it interactive.

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CSS

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JavaScript

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Python

Question 7

C4 plants:

Accepted Answer

Higher photosynthetic efficiency — Sugarcane, maize, sorghum — efficient in hot dry conditions.

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Lower

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Only tropical

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Only desert

Question 8

'My Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi — Gandhi's autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth' was originally in Gujarati.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 9

Who founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham?‌​‍

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Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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C. Krishnan

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K.P. Karuppan

Question 10

Tansen was famous for:‌​‍

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Music — Tansen was one of the greatest musicians in Indian history, one of Akbar's Navratnas.‌​‍

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Painting

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Poetry

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Architecture

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #809