University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #825

Question 1

Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

Article 324 — Article 324 vests superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.

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Article 325

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Article 326

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Article 329

Question 2

The President's pardoning power is under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 72 — Article 72 gives the President power to grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, or commutation of sentence.‌​‍

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Article 32

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Article 123

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Article 161

Question 3

Modernist novelist — stream of consciousness:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

James Joyce (Ulysses), Virginia Woolf — Interior monologue technique. ‌​‍Also Faulkner ('The Sound and the Fury'). Early 20th century modernism.

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Dickens

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Shakespeare

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Hemingway

Question 4

To foster imaginative thinking, enhance vocabulary, and encourage the expression of abstract ideas and emotions among students in a language class, which literary form is most conducive?

Accepted Answer

C. Composing free verse poetry. — Free verse poetry uniquely allows for expansive imaginative thinking and the exploration of abstract concepts and emotions through rich imagery, metaphors, and varied vocabulary without strict structural constraints. While other forms contribute to language development, poetry is particularly potent for this combination of objectives by encouraging creative and non-literal expression.

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A. Crafting short stories with a prescribed plot.

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B. Writing descriptive personal journals.

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D. Developing a script for a short play.

Question 5

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is near:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vembanad Lake — Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on Vembanad Lake, Kottayam.‌​‍

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Ashtamudi Lake

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Periyar Lake

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Sasthamkotta Lake

Question 6

The Anti-Defection Law was added to the Constitution via:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

52nd Amendment (1985) — 52nd Amendment added the 10th Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) to curb political defections. ‌​‍Rajiv Gandhi's initiative.

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86th Amendment

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91st Amendment (2003)

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42nd Amendment

Question 7

Unsustainable sand mining from the riverbeds of Kerala's major rivers poses significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. From an ecological and hydrological perspective, which of the following represents the most critical direct impact of excessive sand extraction on the riverine ecosystem and surrounding areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Lowering of the riverbed and water table, resulting in reduced groundwater recharge, destabilization of riverbanks, and exposure of bridge foundations. — Excessive sand mining directly lowers the riverbed. This lowering causes a corresponding drop in the water table of the surrounding areas, reducing groundwater recharge and affecting wells. It also destabilizes riverbanks, leading to erosion, and exposes the foundations of bridges and other riverine infrastructure, compromising their structural integrity.

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A. Alteration of the river's natural meandering pattern, leading to increased flood risk in upstream regions.

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C. Enhanced deposition of silt and clay downstream, causing blockages in irrigation canals and reduction in reservoir capacities.

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D. Increased salinity intrusion into freshwater aquifers in coastal belts due to a decrease in the overall volume of river water.

Question 8

A school counselor notices a student who is often drowsy, irritable, and has difficulty concentrating due to inconsistent meals and insufficient sleep at home. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs should the counselor prioritize addressing to help this student succeed academically?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological needs — Physiological needs, such as food, water, and sleep, are the most basic and foundational level in Maslow's hierarchy. Until these essential survival needs are adequately met, it is extremely difficult for an individual to focus on or achieve higher-level needs like learning and academic success.

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A. Esteem needs

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B. Love and belonging needs

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C. Self-actualization needs

Question 9

Which is the fastest memory component in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Registers — Registers (inside CPU) are the fastest memory.

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Hard disk

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Cache Memories

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RAM

Question 10

Jnanpith winner M.T. Vasudevan Nair got it for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Entire oeuvre — MT won Jnanpith 1995 for overall contribution.‌​‍

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Naalukettu

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Randamoozham

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Kaalam

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #825