University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #22

Question 1

The Universal Blood Donor group is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — Blood group O is the universal donor. AB is the universal recipient.‌​‍

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

AB

Question 2

The highest peak in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki is the highest point in Kerala and all of South India.‌​‍

Answer

Meesapulimala

Answer

Agasthyamala

Answer

Chembra

Question 3

ICAR Kerala centers:

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.

Answer

Only KAU

Answer

None

Answer

Only CMFRI

Question 4

The State Reorganisation Commission (1953) was headed by:

Accepted Answer

Justice Fazal Ali — Justice Fazal Ali chaired the SRC with K.M. Panikkar and H.N. Kunzru; 14 states created 1 Nov 1956.

Answer

S.K. Dhar

Answer

Nehru

Answer

Pattabhi Sitaramayya

Question 5

A child is slow in development, has an open fontanelle, profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep, and craves indigestible things like chalk or eggs. They are generally chilly and tend to be plump. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

C. Calcarea carbonica — Calcarea carbonica is indicated for individuals who are slow in development, chilly, tend to be plump, and exhibit characteristic symptoms like profuse sour sweat on the head during sleep and cravings for indigestible things or eggs. Silicea has offensive foot sweat, Baryta carbonica is for arrested development and mental/physical dwarfism, and Tuberculinum is for destructive processes.

Answer

A. Baryta carbonica

Answer

B. Silicea

Answer

D. Tuberculinum

Question 6

Largest state by population (2011 Census):

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — Uttar Pradesh — most populous state (199.8 million in 2011).

Answer

Maharashtra

Answer

Bihar

Answer

West Bengal

Question 7

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only by:

Accepted Answer

Impeachment process like a Supreme Court judge — CEC enjoys same security of tenure as SC judge — removable only by impeachment.

Answer

Supreme Court

Answer

President on recommendation of PM

Answer

Simple majority vote

Question 8

Manu Bhaker at Paris Olympics 2024 won medals in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shooting — Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals in shooting events, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in a single Olympics since 1900.‌​‍

Answer

Boxing

Answer

Archery

Answer

Wrestling

Question 9

Kerala has experienced significant out-migration and subsequent return migration, leading to various social changes. Which of the following is a common health-related consequence observed in families due to prolonged parental migration?

Accepted Answer

D. Psychological stress, behavioral issues in children, and altered family dynamics. — Prolonged parental migration often leads to significant psychological stress, emotional neglect, and behavioral problems in children due to the absence of one or both parents. It can also disrupt traditional family structures and dynamics, contributing to overall family dysfunction. While remittances may improve financial status, they do not automatically mitigate these psychosocial challenges.

Answer

A. Improved nutritional status of children due to increased remittances.

Answer

B. Enhanced social cohesion and reduced family conflicts.

Answer

C. Increased incidence of non-communicable diseases among left-behind spouses.

Question 10

Which was the first poem written by Pandit K.P. Karuppan?

Accepted Answer

Lankamardanam — Lankamardanam — Karuppan's first poem.

Answer

Jathikummi

Answer

Sthothramandaram

Answer

Udayanavirunnu

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #22