University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #855

Question 1

Regarding the prestigious Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India for distinguished service, including in the field of medicine, which option correctly lists them in ascending order of their hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A. Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan — The Padma Awards are India's highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna. They are categorized into three ranks: Padma Shri (for distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of a high order), and Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), in ascending order of prestige.

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B. Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan

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C. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri

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D. Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan

Question 2

44th Amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Armed rebellion — 'Armed rebellion' — stricter condition for emergency.‌​‍

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Civil war

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War

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External aggression

Question 3

Art 32 writs issued by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SC — 5 types of writs for FR enforcement.‌​‍

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District Court

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Tribunal

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HC

Question 4

Synonym of UNSCRUPULOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unethical — Without moral principles.‌​‍

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Fair

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Honest

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Kind

Question 5

A person who hates people is called a:

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope = hater of humankind. Philanthropist = lover of humankind.

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Philanthropist

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Pedestrian

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Polyglot

Question 6

Clock: minute hand speed per min:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6° — 360/60=6°/min.‌​‍

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12°

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360°

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1°

Question 7

In a row, A is 15th from left and 10th from right. Total persons:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 — Total = 15 + 10 - 1 = 24.‌​‍

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25

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23

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26

Question 8

Who wrote 'The Social Contract' (1762)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rousseau — Rousseau's 'Du Contrat Social' argued sovereignty rests with the people.‌​‍

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John Locke

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Montesquieu

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Voltaire

Question 9

Amending procedure Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 368 — Article 368.‌​‍

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Art 356

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Art 370

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Art 352

Question 10

A language teacher wants to develop her students' communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to understand different viewpoints. Which literary form would be most effective for achieving these objectives in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging students to write and perform short dramatic skits. — Dramatic skits and role-playing directly involve students in active communication, requiring them to articulate ideas and interact. This fosters critical thinking by demanding quick responses and understanding diverse character perspectives, thereby enhancing empathy and overall communication skills more effectively than passive analysis, summarization, or rote memorization.

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A. Engaging students in extensive analysis of classical epic poems.

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C. Assigning individual tasks of summarizing lengthy non-fiction articles.

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D. Instructing students to meticulously copy and memorize literary prose passages.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #855