University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #133

Question 1

Cherai Beach:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — North Kochi (Vypin Island).

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Alappuzha

Question 2

Kerala has had ___ Presidents' Rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 — 4 times (1959, 1965, 1970, 1981).‌​‍

Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

2

Question 3

A male patient enquires about sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Which of the following co-existing medication classes would be an absolute contraindication for sildenafil use due to severe risk of hypotension?

Accepted Answer

C. Nitrates — Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor that enhances the effects of nitric oxide. Concomitant use with nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate) can lead to a dangerous and life-threatening drop in blood pressure (severe hypotension) due to synergistic vasodilation.

Answer

A. Beta-blockers

Answer

B. Alpha-blockers

Answer

D. Calcium channel blockers

Question 4

Synonym of INDOLENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lazy — Wanting to avoid activity.‌​‍

Answer

Active

Answer

Energetic

Answer

Busy

Question 5

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.‌​‍

Answer

William Logan

Answer

Babington

Answer

Robert Bruce Foote

Question 6

'Priyamanasam' won the National Award for Best Sanskrit Film, directed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vinod Mankara — Vinod Mankara directed Priyamanasam (2015).‌​‍

Answer

Salim Ahamad

Answer

Suresh Eriyat

Answer

V.K. Prakash

Question 7

First Vande Bharat route:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delhi-Varanasi — Delhi-Varanasi (Feb 2019).‌​‍

Answer

Chennai-Mysore

Answer

Mumbai-Pune

Answer

Delhi-Mumbai

Question 8

Emile Durkheim's pioneering sociological study on the social causes of suicide was published in:

Accepted Answer

1897 — Durkheim's 'Suicide' (1897) demonstrated that suicide rates reflect social forces, not just personal choice.

Answer

1867

Answer

1907

Answer

1917

Question 9

What is the correct chronological order of the following events?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

III, IV, I, II — Cripps Mission Mar 1942 → Shimla Conf Jun 1945 → RIN Mutiny Feb 1946 → Cabinet Mission Mar 1946.‌​‍

Answer

IV, III, I, II

Answer

III, IV, II, I

Answer

IV, III, II, I

Question 10

Milk is ___ in proteins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

rich — 'Rich in' is the standard collocation (containing a lot of).

Answer

good

Answer

large

Answer

big

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #133