University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #176

Question 1

Furosemide is a potent diuretic primarily used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema and severe hypertension. Its mechanism of action involves:

Accepted Answer

A. Inhibiting sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter (NKCC2) in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of sodium, potassium, and chloride ions, leading to a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion. Blocking aldosterone receptors is the mechanism of potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone, inhibiting carbonic anhydrase is for acetazolamide, and decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule is the primary action of thiazide diuretics.

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B. Blocking aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct

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C. Inhibiting carbonic anhydrase in the proximal tubule

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D. Decreasing sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule

Question 2

Antonym of LARGE:

Accepted Answer

Small — Large ↔ small.

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Big

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Huge

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Massive

Question 3

Judges (Inquiry) Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1968 — For judges' removal — 1968.‌​‍

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1990

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1975

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2005

Question 4

The word 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd — 42nd Amendment (1976) added Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.‌​‍

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1st

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44th

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86th

Question 5

Types of sentences by structure:

Accepted Answer

Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-complex — Simple: one independent clause. Compound: two independent (and, but). Complex: one main + subordinate. Compound-complex: mix.

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Only one

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Only simple

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Random

Question 6

Athenian democracy emerged under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solon reforms → Cleisthenes (~508 BCE) — Cleisthenes (~508 BCE) — reformed Athens into direct democracy. ‌​‍Pericles later expanded (mid-5th C).

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Augustus

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Alexander

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Pericles alone

Question 7

Which of the following factors is most likely to influence an adolescent's decision to engage in risky behaviors like substance use or reckless driving?

Accepted Answer

C. Peer pressure and the need for social acceptance — Adolescents are highly susceptible to peer influence due to their developmental stage, where social acceptance becomes critical. While parental monitoring (A) and prosocial peer groups (B) can reduce risk-taking, the strongest driver of risky behaviors is often peer pressure (C). Option D is unrelated to risk-taking behaviors.

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A. High level of parental monitoring and strict discipline

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B. Presence of a strong peer group with prosocial values

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D. Consistent academic performance and extracurricular involvement

Question 8

Women's reservation percentage:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

33% — 1/3 (33%) reserved in LS and State Assemblies.‌​‍

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50%

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25%

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30%

Question 9

Synonym of BANAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Commonplace — Lacking originality.‌​‍

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Unique

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Original

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Rare

Question 10

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.‌​‍

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #176