University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #41

Question 1

The captain of the volunteer group of Guruvayoor Satyagraha was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.K. Gopalan — A.K. Gopalan led the volunteer group during Guruvayoor Satyagraha (1931-32).‌​‍

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 2

CM Tamil Nadu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

MK Stalin — MK Stalin (DMK).‌​‍

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EPS

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Palaniswami

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OPS

Question 3

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body tissues occurs primarily in which type of blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

C. Capillaries — Capillaries are microscopic blood vessels with extremely thin walls, facilitating the efficient diffusion of gases, nutrients, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart, and arterioles regulate blood flow into capillaries but are not the primary sites of exchange.

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A. Arteries

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B. Veins

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D. Arterioles

Question 4

Synonym of EPHEMERAL:

Accepted Answer

Short-lived — Lasting short time.

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Permanent

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Long

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Eternal

Question 5

Which is the largest savanna?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

African Savanna — African savanna — Serengeti etc.‌​‍

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Australian

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Indian

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South American

Question 6

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, despite being a landmark legislative attempt, did not achieve immediate widespread implementation in its original form. What was the primary reason for this delay and subsequent re-enactment?

Accepted Answer

C. Constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention led to its eventual striking down and subsequent re-enactment in a modified form. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was initially struck down following constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention, which necessitated its re-enactment as the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1960. This legal and political hurdle was the primary reason for its delayed implementation in its original form. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the main reason for the bill's initial failure to be implemented.

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A. Lack of political will from the ruling government to enforce its provisions against powerful vested interests.

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B. Widespread peasant revolts and tenant protests against the bill's perceived inadequacies.

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D. The severe financial crisis in Kerala made it impossible to fund the compensation required for land acquisition.

Question 7

The 'Operation Shakti' nuclear tests at Pokhran were conducted in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Operation Shakti — 5 tests in May 1998 under PM Vajpayee.‌​‍

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1992

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2005

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1974

Question 8

Cricket World Cup 2023 (ODI) host:‌​‍

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India — India hosted; final at Ahmedabad.‌​‍

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England

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Australia

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UAE

Question 9

FIFA 2026 will be hosted by:‌​‍

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USA/Canada/Mexico — First tri-hosted World Cup.‌​‍

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Qatar

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India

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Australia

Question 10

A mother brings her 10-month-old infant to the Sub-Centre for routine immunization. According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, which vaccine is typically due around this age?

Accepted Answer

C. Measles and Rubella (MR) first dose — According to the National Immunization Schedule (NIS) in India, the first dose of Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccine is administered at 9 completed months to 12 months of age. BCG is given at birth, and the DPT booster dose is typically given at 16-24 months. MMR is not part of the standard NIS in India, which primarily uses MR vaccine.

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A. BCG vaccine

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B. First dose of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

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D. DPT booster dose

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #41