University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #826

Question 1

Mattupetty dam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Munnar (Idukki) — Munnar hills.‌​‍

Answer

Palakkad

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Silent Valley

Answer

Wayanad

Question 2

'Blessing in disguise' means:

Accepted Answer

Bad thing that turns out good — Something bad that has positive results.

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Gift

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Religious blessing

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Present

Question 3

Next in: F,H,J,L,?

Accepted Answer

N — Skip alternate letters.

Answer

M

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O

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P

Question 4

2³ + 3³ + 4³:

Accepted Answer

99 — 2³ = 8, 3³ = 27, 4³ = 64. Sum = 8 + 27 + 64 = 99.

Answer

72

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100

Answer

98

Question 5

Mechanical vs Organic solidarity distinction is by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Durkheim — Durkheim 'The Division of Labour in Society' (1893) — Mechanical (traditional, likeness-based) vs Organic (modern, interdependence through specialisation).‌​‍

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Marx

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Weber

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Cooley

Question 6

Which statements about NITI Aayog are correct? ‌​‍(i) Aims to achieve SDGs and cooperative federalism (ii) PM is ex-officio Chairperson (iii) Has 8 full-time members

Accepted Answer

Only (i) and (ii) — (i) and (ii) are correct. ‌​‍NITI Aayog does NOT have 8 full-time members (it has CEO + vice-chairperson + small number of members).

Answer

Only (ii) and (iii)

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Only (i)

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Only (ii)

Question 7

Right to Education covers age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6-14 years — 6-14 years under RTE.‌​‍

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3-18

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0-18

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5-16

Question 8

The establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937, which later became the University of Kerala, marked a significant milestone in the educational history of the region. Which of the following personalities was the reigning Maharaja of Travancore during its establishment?

Accepted Answer

B. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Travancore and presided over the establishment of the University of Travancore in 1937. This institution laid the foundation for higher education in modern Kerala. The other rulers mentioned were instrumental in other significant developments but did not establish this university.

Answer

A. Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma

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C. Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma

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D. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

Question 9

Part IXB:

Accepted Answer

Cooperatives — Cooperative societies (97th Amendment).

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

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Emergency

Question 10

State Veteran award:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sahitya Akademi Distinguished Fellowship — Various state-level awards.‌​‍

Answer

All

Answer

None

Answer

Only one

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #826