University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #879

Question 1

Sahodaran Ayyappan organised the famous 'Misra Bhojanam' (inter-dining) of 1917 at:

Accepted Answer

Cherai — Sahodaran Ayyappan organised inter-caste dining at Cherai in 1917 attacking untouchability — 'Jati venda, matham venda'.

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Vaikom

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Sivagiri

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Aruvippuram

Question 2

Synonym of TRUCULENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aggressive — Eager to fight.‌​‍

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Peaceful

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Gentle

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Calm

Question 3

Synonym of SERENDIPITY:

Accepted Answer

Fortunate accident — Lucky chance discovery.

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Planning

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Misfortune

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Intent

Question 4

Kerala's Multidimensional Poverty Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lowest among states — NITI Aayog MPI — Kerala best.‌​‍

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Average

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Highest

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Unknown

Question 5

Find the incorrect pair:

Accepted Answer

Agra — Konark Temple — Konark Sun Temple is in Odisha (Puri district), not Agra.

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Tanjavur — Brihadeeswara Temple

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Amritsar — Golden Temple

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Puri — Konark Temple

Question 6

In a rural block of Kerala, there's a significant concern regarding the enrolment and retention of children from marginalized communities in elementary schools, coupled with a lack of basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. Which government program was specifically designed to address these issues by promoting universal elementary education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access and quality?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a flagship program aimed at universalizing elementary education, focusing on enrolment, retention, quality improvement, and bridging social and gender gaps, including infrastructure development. RMSA focused on secondary education, NSDM on skill development, and MDMS on nutritional support.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 7

In which state does the westernmost point of mainland India lie?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gujarat (Guhar Moti) — Guhar Moti in Kutch (Gujarat) is the westernmost point of mainland India.‌​‍

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Rajasthan

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Maharashtra

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Karnataka

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of penicillin antibiotics that makes them effective against bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

A. Presence of a beta-lactam ring — The beta-lactam ring in penicillin is essential for its antibacterial activity as it interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibiting transpeptidases. High lipophilicity, aromatic rings, and long half-life are not defining features of penicillin's mechanism of action.

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B. High lipophilicity

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C. Aromatic ring system

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D. Long plasma half-life

Question 9

The antonym of 'naive':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

sophisticated — Naive = unsophisticated / unworldly; opposite is 'sophisticated'.‌​‍

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guilty

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proud

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simple

Question 10

The opposite gender of 'hero' is:

Accepted Answer

Heroine — Hero (male) ↔ heroine (female).

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Hera

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Heroess

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Heroina

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #879