University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #150

Question 1

Kerala model of development emphasizes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Social indicators (health, education, gender equality) — Kerala model — high social development (literacy, health, HDI) despite moderate income.‌​‍

Answer

Heavy industry

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Agriculture

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IT exports

Question 2

Tsunami is caused by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Underwater earthquakes — Tsunamis are caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides displacing large amounts of water.‌​‍

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Strong winds

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Heavy rainfall

Answer

Volcanic ash

Question 3

Ratio of present ages A:B = 3:5. After 5 years 2:3. A's present age:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 — 3x+5 : 5x+5 = 2:3. 9x+15 = 10x+10. x=5. A=15.‌​‍

Answer

20

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10

Answer

12

Question 4

Age diff doesn't change over time:

Accepted Answer

True — Always constant.

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False

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Sometimes

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Only kids

Question 5

Social movement types:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reformative, redemptive, revolutionary, transformative, new (identity-based) — Examples: environmental (Chipko), women's, Dalit, LGBT, farmers'. ‌​‍NRM characterised by networks, media, cultural politics.

Answer

Only religious

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None

Answer

Only political

Question 6

I ___ never ___ to Japan.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

have, been — Experience up to now = Present Perfect: 'I have never been to Japan.'‌​‍

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had, been

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did, go

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am, going

Question 7

Ninth Schedule added by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st Amendment — 1st Amendment (1951) added Ninth Schedule to protect land reform laws from judicial review.‌​‍

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7th Amendment

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24th Amendment

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4th Amendment

Question 8

Who approved the NEP 2020?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cabinet — Union Cabinet (29 July 2020).

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Parliament

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President

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PM

Question 9

X (Twitter) sold to Musk:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oct 2022 — $44B acquisition Oct 2022.‌​‍

Answer

2023

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2021

Answer

2024

Question 10

Which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, earning it the nickname 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

D. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it collects excess cholesterol from body tissues and transports it back to the liver. This process helps remove cholesterol from the arteries, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis, which is why HDL is often referred to as 'good cholesterol'. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver, and LDL transports cholesterol to peripheral tissues ('bad cholesterol').

Answer

A. Chylomicrons

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B. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Answer

C. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #150