University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #38

Question 1

Corporations:

Accepted Answer

6 — TVM, Kollam, Kochi, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur.

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

10

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary mineral nutrient responsible for the green color of leaves and a key component of chlorophyll?

Accepted Answer

B. Magnesium — Magnesium is the central atom in the chlorophyll molecule, making it essential for photosynthesis and leaf greenness. Iron is involved in chlorophyll synthesis but not as a structural component. Calcium and potassium have roles in cell wall structure and enzyme activation, respectively, but are not directly linked to chlorophyll's green pigment.

Answer

A. Iron

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C. Calcium

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D. Potassium

Question 3

If RED is coded as 2718, BLUE is:

Accepted Answer

24122512 — R=18, E=5, D=4. Position. R→2 (not obvious). Use alphabet position: BLUE = 2,12,21,5.

Answer

21224125

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22122125

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2211212

Question 4

What is eutrophication?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nutrient enrichment of water → algae — Excessive nutrients lead to algal blooms.

Answer

Drying

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Salinity

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Acidification

Question 5

Kannur district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — 1957.‌​‍

Answer

1956

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1980

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1970

Question 6

The largest women's movement in Asia with membership of 41 lakh families:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree (Kerala) — one of the largest women's networks in Asia.‌​‍

Answer

Balika Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awas Yojana

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

Question 7

Which was Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

Answer

Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Kerala Kaumudi

Question 8

Synonym of CAPRICIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable — Given to sudden changes.

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Steady

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Reliable

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Slow

Question 9

Which Constitutional Amendment made right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th — 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A — RTE.‌​‍

Answer

73rd

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52nd

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74th

Question 10

Volume of a sphere with diameter 14 cm (π=22/7):

Accepted Answer

1,437.33 cm³ — r = 7; V = (4/3)π·7³ = (4/3)(22/7)(343) ≈ 1437.33 cm³.

Answer

4,186.67 cm³

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2,874.67 cm³

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5,749.33 cm³

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #38