University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #178

Question 1

Pazhassi Raja died:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1805 — 30 Nov 1805.‌​‍

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1795

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1800

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1810

Question 2

Cultural capital of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur — cultural capital.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 3

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion, exemplified by the shoulder and hip joints?

Accepted Answer

C. Ball-and-socket joint — Ball-and-socket joints, such as the shoulder and hip joints, allow for the greatest range of motion, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction. Hinge joints (like the elbow) allow movement in one plane, pivot joints (like the atlantoaxial joint) allow rotation, and condyloid joints (like the wrist) allow movement in two planes but no rotation.

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A. Hinge joint

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B. Pivot joint

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D. Condyloid joint

Question 4

The correct tag for 'Let's go for a walk, ___?'

Accepted Answer

shall we — Question tags for 'Let's' always use 'shall we?'

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will we

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won't we

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don't we

Question 5

Kerala's coir industry, a significant traditional sector, faces challenges related to outdated technology and market competition. Which of the following government initiatives specifically focuses on modernizing coir processing units, promoting technological upgrades, and enhancing product diversification to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of the industry?

Accepted Answer

B. Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme — The Rejuvenation, Modernisation, and Technology Upgradation (REMOT) Scheme is a central sector scheme specifically designed to support the coir industry by providing financial assistance for modernizing production units, upgrading technology, and promoting diversification into value-added products. This directly addresses the challenges faced by the traditional coir sector in Kerala. The other options pertain to rural employment (MGNREGA), fisheries (PMMSY), or bamboo (NBM), and are not directly focused on coir industry modernization.

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A. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

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C. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

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D. National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates intrinsic motivation in a learning environment?

Accepted Answer

C. A student practices solving mathematical problems because they find the process satisfying and enjoy the challenge. — Intrinsic motivation arises from internal satisfaction rather than external rewards. Option C reflects this as the student engages in the activity purely for the joy and personal fulfillment it provides, unlike options A, B, and D, which rely on external incentives.

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A. A student studies hard to earn a scholarship for higher education.

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B. A teacher rewards students with extra marks for completing assignments on time.

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D. A school conducts a quiz competition with prizes for top performers.

Question 7

Which of the following is a COMMON cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms?

Accepted Answer

B. Hydrolysis — Hydrolysis is a common cause of chemical instability in liquid oral dosage forms, leading to drug degradation. Exposure to light (A) primarily causes photolysis, which is a different type of instability. Microbial contamination (C) is a physical issue, and poor packaging (D) is not a direct cause of chemical instability.

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A. Exposure to light

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C. Microbial contamination

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D. Poor packaging material

Question 8

Right to Freedom article range:

Accepted Answer

19-22 — Art 19-22.

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14-18

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23-24

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25-28

Question 9

Which letter is 5th to the right of 12th letter from left in English alphabet?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Q — 12th = L. 5th to right = Q (17th letter).‌​‍

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S

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P

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R

Question 10

'What a beautiful day!' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exclamatory — Exclamatory sentence.‌​‍

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Imperative

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Assertive

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Interrogative

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #178