University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #181

Question 1

The Dr. B. C. Roy Award, instituted by the Medical Council of India (now National Medical Commission), is annually conferred to recognize:

Accepted Answer

B. Eminent medical persons for their contributions in various fields of medicine, including medical teaching and research. — The Dr. B. C. Roy Award is one of the highest recognitions for medical professionals in India, honoring eminent medical persons for their distinguished service in various branches of medicine, medical teaching, and research. It celebrates overall contributions to the medical field, not just specific areas like journalism or device innovation.

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A. Outstanding contributions to medical journalism and health awareness campaigns.

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C. Innovative medical device development and manufacturing.

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D. Significant philanthropic activities and charity work in healthcare.

Question 2

(-8) + (+5) + (-3) =

Accepted Answer

-6 — −8 + 5 − 3 = −6.

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-5

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-4

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-3

Question 3

To effectively prevent the transmission of microorganisms and reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in a hospital setting, the most critical intervention for healthcare workers is:

Accepted Answer

B. Performing consistent and proper hand hygiene. — Consistent and proper hand hygiene (washing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub) is universally recognized as the single most effective measure to prevent the spread of HAIs. While other options contribute to infection control, hand hygiene directly breaks the chain of infection from healthcare worker to patient.

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A. Wearing sterile gloves for all patient contact.

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C. Implementing strict visitor restriction policies.

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D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics to high-risk patients.

Question 4

Kerala population 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 crore — 3.34 crore (33.4 million).‌​‍

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3.5 crore

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4 crore

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2.5 crore

Question 5

India-UAE CEPA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2022 — Operational since May 2022.‌​‍

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2024

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2020

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2023

Question 6

The layer of the heart wall primarily responsible for its pumping action is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Myocardium — The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle cells, which is responsible for the contractions that pump blood. The pericardium is the sac surrounding the heart, the epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall, and the endocardium is the innermost lining of the heart chambers.

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A. Pericardium

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B. Epicardium

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D. Endocardium

Question 7

Karl Marx identified the two main classes in capitalist society as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bourgeoisie (capital owners) and Proletariat (wage labourers) — Marx: bourgeoisie owns means of production; proletariat sells labour power. ‌​‍Their opposed interests drive class struggle.

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Men and women

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Rich and poor

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Noble and peasant

Question 8

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion from the Eranad-Valluvanad area?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji — The 1921 rebellion was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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Muhammad Abdurahiman

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P. Krishna Pillai

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Moyyarath Sankaran

Question 9

The Government of India Act 1935 introduced:

Accepted Answer

Provincial autonomy and a federal structure — 1935 Act gave provincial autonomy and proposed a federation (never implemented in full).

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Complete independence

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Direct rule by British

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Partition

Question 10

Sun rises in East. If your shadow falls to your left, you are facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South — Morning sun in East. ‌​‍Shadow opposite = West. If shadow is on left, West is your left → you face South.

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North

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East

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West

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #181