University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #157

Question 1

The master gland of the body is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pituitary — Pituitary gland controls other glands; located at the base of the brain.‌​‍

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal

Question 2

Sum of interior angles of a hexagon is:

Accepted Answer

720° — (6−2)×180 = 720°.

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540°

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900°

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1080°

Question 3

A teacher notices that a 13-year-old student, previously quiet and compliant, has become argumentative in class discussions, questioning authority, and showing increased concern for fairness and social justice among peers. This noticeable change in the student's behavior, reflecting a move towards more independent thinking, critical evaluation of rules, and a growing sense of morality, primarily indicates development in which two interconnected domains?

Accepted Answer

B. Cognitive and moral development — The ability to critically evaluate rules, question authority, and engage in discussions about fairness and social justice are strong indicators of advancing cognitive development (e.g., formal operational thought) and moral reasoning (e.g., moving beyond conventional stages where rules are simply followed). These two domains are closely interconnected, as higher cognitive abilities enable more complex moral judgments.

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A. Physical and linguistic development

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C. Emotional and psychomotor development

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D. Sensory and perceptual development

Question 4

The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from which country's constitution?

Accepted Answer

Ireland — DPSPs were adopted from the Irish Constitution of 1937 (which in turn drew from the Spanish Constitution of 1931).

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USA

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UK

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USSR

Question 5

Synonym of QUIESCENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inactive — In a state of inactivity.‌​‍

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Moving

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Active

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Busy

Question 6

The word 'Democracy' comes from which Greek roots?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

'Demos' (people) + 'kratos' (power) — Demos (people) + kratos (power/rule) = 'rule by the people'.‌​‍

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'Logos' (word) + 'ethos' (custom)

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'Nomos' (law) + 'demos' (people)

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'Polis' (city) + 'arkhein' (rule)

Question 7

Find the error: 'He is more taller than his brother.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

more taller — Double comparative. Correct: 'He is taller than his brother.'‌​‍

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brother

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than his

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He is

Question 8

Antonym of LETHARGIC:

Accepted Answer

Energetic — Lethargic = lacking energy. Antonym = energetic.

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Lazy

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Drowsy

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Slow

Question 9

FIFA World Cup 2022 winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Argentina — Argentina won — Messi's first WC.‌​‍

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France

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Brazil

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Germany

Question 10

Art 50 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separation of judiciary from executive — Separation of judiciary from executive.‌​‍

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Panchayats

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Cottage industries

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UCC

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #157