University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #18

Question 1

Kerala's number of grama panchayats:

Accepted Answer

941 — 941 grama panchayats.

Answer

500

Answer

750

Answer

1200

Question 2

A couple approaches a genetic counselor concerned about the risk of their future child inheriting a rare autosomal recessive disorder. The father's genetic testing reveals he is a carrier (heterozygous) for the disorder, while the mother's test shows she is not a carrier (homozygous dominant). Based on Mendelian inheritance principles, what is the probability that their child will be a carrier for this specific recessive disorder?

Accepted Answer

C. 50% — The father has a genotype of Aa (carrier) and the mother has AA (non-carrier). A Punnett square analysis shows that 50% of their offspring will inherit an 'A' allele from the mother and an 'a' allele from the father, resulting in a heterozygous (Aa) genotype, making them carriers. The other 50% will be AA (non-carriers), and there is no chance for the child to inherit the disorder (aa) as the mother does not carry the recessive allele.

Answer

A. 0%

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B. 25%

Answer

D. 75%

Question 3

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

Answer

A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 4

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:

Accepted Answer

Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.

Answer

K. V. Krishna Menon

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

Answer

K. Kelappan

Question 5

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology in India. Research leading to significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies would primarily fall under which of the following prize categories?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize has a specific category for 'Medical Sciences' (Option B) designed to recognize research that makes significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. While Chemical Sciences (A) or Engineering Sciences (C) might contribute to aspects of drug development, the primary recognition for direct medical breakthroughs is within the Medical Sciences category. Physical Sciences (D) is less directly relevant to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Answer

A. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

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D. Physical Sciences

Question 6

Synonym of 'happy':

Accepted Answer

Joyful — Happy = joyful, cheerful, content, glad.

Answer

Sad

Answer

Angry

Answer

Tired

Question 7

Art 324:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EC — Election Commission of India.‌​‍

Answer

UPSC

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Finance Commission

Answer

CAG

Question 8

Synonym of PUGNACIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Combative — Eager to fight.‌​‍

Answer

Peaceful

Answer

Calm

Answer

Quiet

Question 9

Forgetting curve was described by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hermann Ebbinghaus (1885) — Most forgetting occurs quickly after learning, then slows. ‌​‍Nonsense syllables. Savings method.

Answer

Freud

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James

Answer

Pavlov

Question 10

No-confidence motion in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha — Only in Lok Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Joint session

Answer

Rajya Sabha

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #18