University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #408

Question 1

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the membership and objectives of BRICS?

Accepted Answer

D. BRICS has a permanent secretariat located in New Delhi, India, to coordinate its activities. — The BRICS group does not have a permanent secretariat; instead, its coordination rotates among member countries. Options A, B, and C are correct as they accurately describe the formation, expansion, and goals of BRICS.

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A. BRICS was established in 2006 with an initial focus on economic cooperation.

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B. South Africa joined BRICS in 2010, becoming the first African member of the group.

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C. One of the key objectives of BRICS is to reform global financial institutions to better represent developing economies.

Question 2

The Indian Constitution was drafted over how many years, months, days?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 years, 11 months, 18 days — Constituent Assembly worked from 9 Dec 1946 to 26 Nov 1949.‌​‍

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4 years, 2 months, 6 days

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1 year, 5 months, 25 days

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3 years, 0 months, 0 days

Question 3

The term 'hat-trick' originated from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cricket — Hat-trick originated in cricket — a bowler taking 3 wickets in 3 consecutive balls. ‌​‍Now used across sports.

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Football

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Hockey

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Tennis

Question 4

State fish:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Karimeen — Karimeen (Pearl Spot/Green Chromide).‌​‍

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Sardine

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Pomfret

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Tuna

Question 5

Article 32 — heart and soul of Constitution:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Constitutional Remedies — B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 'heart and soul'.‌​‍

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom

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Against Exploitation

Question 6

It is better to ___ a good dictionary to find the exact meaning of the word.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

look up — 'Look up' = consult a reference source.‌​‍

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look at

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look on

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look for

Question 7

Article 39A deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free legal aid — Free legal aid — added by 42nd Amendment.‌​‍

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Environment

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UCC

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Panchayats

Question 8

Civil society refers to:

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 9

The sum of two numbers is 44 and they are in the ratio 5:6. Find the numbers.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(20, 24) — 5x + 6x = 44 → x = 4 → (20, 24).‌​‍

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(18, 26)

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(14, 30)

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(21, 23)

Question 10

FIFA 2026 hosted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA/Canada/Mexico — First tri-hosted World Cup.‌​‍

Answer

Qatar

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India

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Australia

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #408