University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #36

Question 1

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the 'Health and Wellness Centres' (HWCs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary health care. Which of the following services is NOT primarily delivered through HWCs?

Accepted Answer

B. Treatment of advanced cancer and open heart surgeries — HWCs focus on primary care and early detection, not advanced surgical interventions. Options A, C, and D are core functions of HWCs under AB-PMJAY. Distractors like 'advanced cancer treatment' are tertiary care services, not part of HWCs' scope.

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A. Prevention and management of communicable diseases

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C. Screening and management of non-communicable diseases

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D. Maternal and child health services including immunization

Question 2

Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of France in:

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1804 — Napoleon crowned himself Emperor in 1804 at Notre Dame. Coup of 18 Brumaire (1799) earlier established him as First Consul.

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1799

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1812

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1815

Question 3

Social stratification means:‌​‍

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Hierarchical organisation of society into layers based on wealth, power, prestige — Stratification systems: caste (closed), class (open), estate (feudal), slavery. ‌​‍Max Weber identified 3 dimensions: class (economic), status (prestige), party (political).

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Classification of rocks

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Population count

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Economic growth

Question 4

The English Civil War (1642-51) ended with:‌​‍

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Parliament won; Charles I executed (1649) — Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarians vs Royalists. ‌​‍King Charles I beheaded 1649. Brief Republic (Commonwealth). ‌​‍Restoration 1660.

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King won

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Invasion

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Stalemate

Question 5

Study of human society:

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Sociology — Sociology.

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Psychology

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Anthropology

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Archaeology

Question 6

UPI transactions 2024 (monthly peak):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15+ billion — Crossed 15+ billion transactions per month in 2024.‌​‍

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10 billion

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5 billion

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20 billion

Question 7

ISIS (Islamic State) emerged prominently in:‌​‍

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2014 (declared Caliphate in Iraq-Syria) — ISIS/Daesh declared caliphate June 2014. ‌​‍Controlled territory size of UK at peak. Lost last territory 2019 (Baghouz). ‌​‍Al-Baghdadi killed Oct 2019.

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2001

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2019

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2010

Question 8

While the vast majority of Kerala's rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea, a select few exhibit an unusual drainage pattern. Which of the following statements accurately describes the unique characteristic of the Kabani River?

Accepted Answer

C. It flows eastwards, originating in Wayanad and eventually joining the Cauvery river system in Karnataka. — The Kabani River is one of the three east-flowing rivers of Kerala (along with Bhavani and Pambar). It originates in Wayanad district and flows eastwards into Karnataka, where it joins the Cauvery River. This eastward flow is a distinct characteristic, as most other major rivers in Kerala flow westwards into the Arabian Sea. The other options describe features that are either incorrect for the Kabani or not its primary unique characteristic.

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A. It is the longest river originating entirely within Kerala, flowing through three districts before reaching the sea.

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B. It is the only river in Kerala whose entire basin lies within a declared wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve.

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D. Its waters are primarily utilized for large-scale hydroelectric projects, making it the highest power-generating river.

Question 9

One who cannot read or write:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Illiterate — Illiterate.‌​‍

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Uneducated

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Analphabet

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Ignorant

Question 10

Deepest ocean point:‌​‍

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Mariana Trench — Mariana Trench (~11,034 m).‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #36