University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #193

Question 1

In 2023, the BRICS group announced a significant expansion, inviting several new member countries. Which of the following countries was NOT among the initial six nations invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024?

Accepted Answer

B. Indonesia — At the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, six new countries were invited to join BRICS from January 1, 2024: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. While Argentina (A) was initially invited, its new government later declined the invitation. Indonesia (B) was a prospective candidate but was not among the initial six countries invited in this round of expansion. Iran (C) and Saudi Arabia (D) were indeed invited and joined.

Answer

A. Argentina

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C. Iran

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D. Saudi Arabia

Question 2

Kerala Fisheries University:

Accepted Answer

2010 — KUFOS 2010, Panangad.

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2015

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2000

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2005

Question 3

How many rivers does Kerala have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

44 — Kerala has 44 rivers — 41 flowing west into the Arabian Sea, 3 flowing east.‌​‍

Answer

34

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38

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50

Question 4

If a=3, b=4, hypotenuse:

Accepted Answer

5 — √(9+16) = √25 = 5.

Answer

6

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7

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8

Question 5

Which word is the synonym of 'Proximity'?

Accepted Answer

Closeness — Proximity = nearness or closeness.

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Popularity

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Honesty

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Solemnity

Question 6

University of Travancore year:

Accepted Answer

1937 — Founded 1937.

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1947

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1957

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1925

Question 7

She asked me where I ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

lived — Indirect speech: present becomes past. 'Where do you live?' → 'where I lived.'‌​‍

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live

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am living

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have lived

Question 8

Clock : Time :: Speedometer : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speed — Clock measures Time. Speedometer measures Speed.‌​‍

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Distance

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Direction

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Fuel

Question 9

A 7th-grade student consistently arrives late to school, appears sleepy in class, and struggles to concentrate, often asking for food during break time. The teacher observes these patterns and suspects that the student's basic needs are not being met. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs is most likely unfulfilled for this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Sleepiness, lack of concentration, and hunger are direct indicators of unmet physiological needs, which include fundamental requirements like rest, food, and water. Maslow's Hierarchy posits that these basic needs must be satisfied before an individual can effectively address higher-level needs such as learning and concentration.

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A. Safety needs

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B. Love and belonging needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 10

The Rajya Sabha Chairman is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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PM

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President

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Speaker

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #193