University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #14

Question 1

Synonym of MERCURIAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Volatile — Changeable in mood.‌​‍

Answer

Constant

Answer

Calm

Answer

Stable

Question 2

Series: 1, 4, 10, 22, 46, ?

Accepted Answer

94 — ×2+2: 1→4→10→22→46→94.

Answer

80

Answer

92

Answer

100

Question 3

Which of the following enzymes is commonly measured in serum to assess liver function in a patient with suspected hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) — Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a liver-specific enzyme released into the bloodstream during liver damage or inflammation (e.g., hepatitis). Amylase (A) and lipase (D) are pancreatic enzymes; creatine kinase (C) is muscle-related. ALT is the gold standard for liver function assessment.

Answer

A. Amylase

Answer

C. Creatine kinase (CK)

Answer

D. Lipase

Question 4

Recurring decimal 0.333... equals:

Accepted Answer

1/3 — 0.333... = 1/3.

Answer

1/2

Answer

2/3

Answer

3/10

Question 5

Qualifications for appointment as Governor: (i) Citizen of India (ii) Age ≥ 35 (iii) Should not belong to the state where appointed (iv) President must consult CM of the state

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Only constitutional qualifications are (i) citizenship and (ii) age 35. (iii) and (iv) are only conventions, not binding constitutional requirements.

Answer

Only i

Answer

Only i, ii & iii

Answer

All four

Question 6

FIFA World Cup 2022 was won by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina — Argentina won FIFA 2022 in Qatar, defeating France in the final. ‌​‍Lionel Messi was Player of the Tournament.

Answer

Brazil

Answer

France

Answer

Germany

Question 7

Gender refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Socially constructed roles, behaviours, identities associated with being male/female — Sex = biological. ‌​‍Gender = social construct. 'One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman' — Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex (1949).

Answer

Chromosomes

Answer

Genetics

Answer

Biological sex

Question 8

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution describes India as a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.‌​‍

Answer

Union of States

Answer

Federal Democratic Republic

Answer

Sovereign Democratic Republic

Question 9

'I will finish the task in no time ___?' (question tag)

Accepted Answer

Won't I — 'I will' → negative tag 'won't I?'.

Answer

Will I

Answer

Would I

Answer

Wouldn't I

Question 10

Vishu is celebrated in which Malayalam month?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medam — Vishu is celebrated on the first day of Medam (mid-April), the Malayalam New Year observance.‌​‍

Answer

Chingam

Answer

Karkidakam

Answer

Thulam

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #14