University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #76

Question 1

The main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the human body is to:

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B. Carry oxygen to tissues — Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin, a protein that efficiently binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to various tissues and organs throughout the body. Leukocytes fight infection, platelets initiate clotting, and lymphocytes produce antibodies, which are functions of other blood components.

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A. Produce antibodies

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C. Initiate blood clotting

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D. Fight bacterial infections

Question 2

A healthcare facility is segregating its waste. In which category would used needles and syringes (sharps) be placed for disposal?

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D. Puncture-proof white container — Used needles and syringes, classified as sharps, must be disposed of in puncture-proof, leak-proof containers, often white or translucent blue, to prevent injuries and contamination. Red bags are for contaminated recyclable waste, yellow for infectious non-sharp waste, and blue bags are for general non-infectious waste or specific types of glass waste depending on local guidelines.

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A. Red bag

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B. Yellow bag

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C. Blue bag

Question 3

Which 5E learning phase is most directly associated with the constructivist strategy of 'scaffolding' through questioning?

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C. Explain — The 'Explain' phase uses scaffolding through questioning to clarify new understanding. Distractors like 'Explore' are wrong because they focus on discovery, not clarification through questioning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Elaborate

Question 4

The Triple Talaq Act (Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Act) was passed in:‌​‍

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2019 — Act passed 2019. ‌​‍Made triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) illegal and punishable with up to 3 years' imprisonment.

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2017

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2020

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2018

Question 5

Iambic pentameter:‌​‍

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5 feet, iamb (unstressed-stressed) — Shakespeare's plays, sonnets. ‌​‍Da-DUM five times. Trochee: stressed-unstressed. ‌​‍Dactyl: stressed-unstressed-unstressed.

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No meter

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7 feet

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4 feet

Question 6

Under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the role of the State Implementation Society (SIS) includes:

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B. Providing technical support and guidance for the implementation of SSA schemes — The State Implementation Society (SIS) under SSA provides technical support and guidance for the effective implementation of SSA schemes. Teacher appointments (Option A) are handled by the education department or local bodies. Enforcing school uniforms (Option C) is not a role of SIS. Conducting national-level research (Option D) is beyond its mandate.

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A. Directly appointing teachers for government schools

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C. Enforcing school uniforms in all government schools

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D. Conducting research on educational policies at the national level

Question 7

A woman 5 days postpartum reports feeling tearful, anxious, and overwhelmed, but states she loves her baby and is able to care for herself and the infant. What is the *most likely diagnosis* for her symptoms?

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D. Postpartum blues. — The symptoms described (tearfulness, anxiety, overwhelm) with onset around 5 days postpartum, coupled with the ability to function and care for the baby, are characteristic of postpartum blues. This common condition is self-limiting and typically resolves within two weeks. Postpartum depression involves more severe and persistent symptoms that impair daily functioning, while psychosis is a severe psychiatric emergency.

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A. Postpartum depression.

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B. Postpartum psychosis.

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C. Postpartum anxiety disorder.

Question 8

'She has worked here ___ 2015':‌​‍

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since — 'Since' with point in time.‌​‍

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during

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from

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for

Question 9

Annelida (earthworm, leech) have:‌​‍

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True coelom, metameric segmentation, closed circulation — Setae on body. ‌​‍Earthworm important for soil fertility. Hirudin from leeches — anticoagulant.

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Open circulation

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No coelom

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Radial symmetry

Question 10

'The Waste Land' (1922) by:

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T. S. Eliot — Modernist masterpiece. Fragmented, allusive. 'April is the cruellest month.' Nobel 1948.

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Yeats

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Pound

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Frost

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #76