University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #111

Question 1

Kerala's state animal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elephant — Indian Elephant is Kerala's state animal.‌​‍

Answer

Lion-tailed Macaque

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Tiger

Question 2

Synonym of PONDEROUS:

Accepted Answer

Heavy/dull — Heavy; slow.

Answer

Light

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Fast

Answer

Gentle

Question 3

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

Answer

A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 4

A 9-month-old child presents with severe dehydration due to acute watery diarrhea. According to IMNCI guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step for this child?

Accepted Answer

B. Start intravenous fluids rapidly (e.g., Ringer's Lactate) — For severe dehydration, rapid intravenous fluid administration (such as Ringer's Lactate or normal saline) is the priority to quickly restore circulating volume and correct electrolyte imbalances. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is used for some or no dehydration. Zinc is given to reduce the duration and severity of diarrhea, and antibiotics are indicated only for specific types of diarrhea (e.g., dysentery, cholera), not routinely for severe dehydration.

Answer

A. Administer ORS solution orally

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C. Give zinc supplements immediately

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D. Administer antibiotics

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

B. Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream — The lymphatic system returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the bloodstream, preventing edema. While it does help filter pathogens (e.g., in lymph nodes), its primary role in fluid balance is drainage. The other options are unrelated to the lymphatic system's core function.

Answer

A. Transporting oxygen to tissues

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C. Producing red blood cells

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D. Filtering pathogens in the blood

Question 6

Kerala Lottery first:

Accepted Answer

1967 — State lottery started 1967.

Answer

1970

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1957

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1980

Question 7

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.‌​‍

Answer

Changampuzha Krishnapillai

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

Question 8

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2021 inauguration — 13 Dec 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2024

Answer

2019

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2023

Question 9

Kerala's rail network under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Southern Railway — Southern Railway zone.‌​‍

Answer

South Central

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Konkan

Answer

Central

Question 10

Number of vertices in a cube is:

Accepted Answer

8 — Cube has 8 vertices, 12 edges, 6 faces.

Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

12

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #111