University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #114

Question 1

If today Thursday, day after 90 days:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 90 ÷ 7 = 12 weeks remainder 6. ‌​‍Starting from Thursday, add 6 days: Fri (1), Sat (2), Sun (3), Mon (4), Tue (5), Wed (6). Answer: Wednesday.

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Friday

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Sunday

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Saturday

Question 2

In a scenario where the Indian economy is experiencing persistent high inflation while simultaneously facing a slowdown in private investment and industrial output, which of the following actions would the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) most likely prioritize, considering its primary objective of maintaining price stability while supporting growth?

Accepted Answer

C. Implement targeted long-term repo operations (TLTROs) for specific stressed sectors while maintaining a cautious stance on the policy rate. — Option C offers a balanced approach to address both high inflation and slowing growth. TLTROs provide targeted liquidity support to specific sectors, aiding growth without broadly stimulating the economy and worsening inflation. Maintaining a cautious stance on the policy rate helps in anchoring inflation expectations. Options A and D would exacerbate inflation or further stifle growth respectively, while Option B would primarily curb inflation but at the cost of worsening the growth slowdown.

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A. Drastically reduce the Repo Rate to encourage borrowing and stimulate economic activity.

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B. Significantly increase the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to absorb excess liquidity and curb inflation.

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D. Initiate large-scale open market operations (OMO) to sell government securities, thereby withdrawing liquidity from the system.

Question 3

Padma Awards for Kerala 2024:

Accepted Answer

Multiple — Several from Kerala.

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Only one

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None

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Unknown

Question 4

Vi (Vodafone Idea) situation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Strained financially — Continued financial difficulties.‌​‍

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Thriving

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Closed

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Merged

Question 5

Fill the comparative: 'Have you heard the ___ news?'

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latest — Superlative 'latest' refers to most recent news.

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late

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later

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lated

Question 6

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine use, particularly in elderly patients, and can lead to serious injuries?

Accepted Answer

C. Falls due to sedation and impaired coordination — Benzodiazepines cause central nervous system depression, leading to sedation, dizziness, and impaired motor coordination. In elderly patients, these effects significantly increase the risk of falls and subsequent injuries such as fractures. While insomnia can be a rebound effect upon withdrawal, benzodiazepines are typically used to treat insomnia. Tremors and diarrhea are not common primary adverse effects of benzodiazepines.

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A. Tremors

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B. Insomnia

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D. Diarrhea

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkaloids?

Accepted Answer

C. They are soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents — Alkaloids are nitrogen-containing compounds with bitter taste and pharmacological activity, but they are typically soluble in organic solvents (e.g., ethanol, chloroform) rather than water. Morphine, for example, is poorly water-soluble.

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A. They are nitrogen-containing compounds

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B. They are generally bitter in taste

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D. They often have pharmacological activity

Question 8

High Courts were constitutionalised under:‌​‍

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Article 214 — Article 214: 'There shall be a High Court for each state.' Currently 25 High Courts (some cover multiple states/UTs).‌​‍

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Article 300

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Article 226

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Article 124

Question 9

G4 nations seeking UN Security Council permanent seats:

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Germany, India, Japan — G4 (formed 2004) supports each other's bid for UNSC permanent seats. Opposed by 'Uniting for Consensus' group (Italy, Pakistan, others).

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US, UK, France, Germany

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USSR countries

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BRICS minus Russia

Question 10

When was the second proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 made in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1971 — December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan War (the first was 1962 Sino-Indian War).‌​‍

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1962

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1972

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1975

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #114