University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #293

Question 1

A major principle of Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Each stage involves a conflict that must be resolved — Erikson's 8 stages each present a psychosocial crisis/conflict to resolve.‌​‍

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Development is based solely on biological factors

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Cultural differences do not impact development

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Development is continuous and uniform

Question 2

First Jnanpith from Malayalam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G Sankara Kurup — G. Sankara Kurup (1965).‌​‍

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Thakazhi

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Pottekkatt

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ONV

Question 3

SC ruling on Kerala Lokayukta amendment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Upheld amendments — Various rulings.‌​‍

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Partially

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Struck down

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Pending

Question 4

Which word is NOT a noun?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Clever — 'Clever' is an adjective; others are abstract nouns.‌​‍

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Wisdom

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Knowledge

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Ability

Question 5

If TEAM = 39, DEAR = ?

Accepted Answer

28 — Letter-position sum. T+E+A+M = 20+5+1+13 = 39 ✓. D+E+A+R = 4+5+1+18 = 28.

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27

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26

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29

Question 6

Antonym of UNITE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divide — Unite ↔ divide.‌​‍

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Combine

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Connect

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Join

Question 7

Suez Canal connects:

Accepted Answer

Red Sea and Mediterranean — Mediterranean Sea - Red Sea (Egypt).

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Pacific and Atlantic

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Atlantic and Indian

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Red Sea and Black Sea

Question 8

Subordinate courts under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

HC — HC supervises subordinate judiciary.‌​‍

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Government

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SC

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Both

Question 9

What is the tenure of the Attorney General of India?

Accepted Answer

During the pleasure of the President — The Attorney General of India holds office during the pleasure of the President.

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Fixed term of 5 years

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Fixed term of 6 years

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During the pleasure of the Prime Minister

Question 10

Which Kerala festival is known as the 'Festival of Lights'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishu — Vishu (Kerala New Year in April) features the Vishukkani — an auspicious arrangement of items seen first thing in the morning. ‌​‍While Deepavali is the pan-Indian 'festival of lights', in Kerala context, Vishu's lamp and kani arrangement represents light/new beginnings.

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Thiruvathira

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Onam

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Thrissur Pooram

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #293