University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #222

Question 1

Which of the following drug classes is MOST likely to cause photosensitivity reactions?

Accepted Answer

A. Tetracyclines — Tetracyclines, particularly doxycycline and minocycline, are well-known for causing photosensitivity reactions. The other options (B, C, D) are less commonly associated with this adverse effect.

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B. Penicillins

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C. Macrolides

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D. Cephalosporins

Question 2

India's first lithium deposit announced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Feb 2023 J&K — Feb 2023.‌​‍

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2022

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2025

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2020

Question 3

Which teaching aid is most effective for demonstrating complex scientific processes in a high school classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Interactive simulations — Interactive simulations are most effective for demonstrating complex scientific processes as they allow students to engage dynamically with the content. Static posters, chalkboard diagrams, and printed handouts are less effective for complex processes due to their lack of interactivity and limited ability to convey dynamic information.

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A. Static posters

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C. Chalkboard diagrams

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D. Printed handouts

Question 4

Kerala Piravi:

Accepted Answer

1 Nov — 1 November — Kerala Day.

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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2 Oct

Question 5

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary age group for which free and compulsory education is guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision ensures that every child in this age group has the right to elementary education, covering classes I to VIII.

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A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

Question 6

What is the most critical public health concern associated with the improper disposal of hospital biomedical waste?

Accepted Answer

B. Potential for the spread of infectious diseases — Improper disposal of biomedical waste, which often contains pathogenic microorganisms and sharps, presents a significant risk for the transmission of infectious diseases to healthcare workers, waste handlers, and the community. While other options are also negative consequences, disease spread is the most direct and severe public health threat.

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A. Environmental pollution affecting aesthetics

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C. Increased cost of waste management

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D. Attraction of pests like rodents and insects

Question 7

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

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Kaalam — Sethu

Question 8

Which of the following Himalayan ranges is primarily known for its 'Duns' and 'Duars' valleys, formed by the deposition of unconsolidated sediments brought by the rivers flowing from the northern ranges?

Accepted Answer

C. Shiwaliks — The Shiwaliks, also known as the Outer Himalayas, are the southernmost and youngest range of the Himalayas. They are primarily formed by the deposition of unconsolidated sediments brought down by the rivers from the main Himalayan ranges. These unconsolidated sediments lead to the formation of longitudinal valleys called 'Duns' in the west (e.g., Dehradun) and 'Duars' in the east. The Greater Himalayas are known for high peaks, the Lesser Himalayas for hill stations, and the Trans-Himalayas for arid, high-altitude ranges.

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A. Greater Himalayas

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B. Lesser Himalayas

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D. Trans-Himalayas

Question 9

Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1968 — 1968 by ECI.‌​‍

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1950

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1975

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1989

Question 10

Poikayil Yohannan's social reform organisation was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha — Poikayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909 — Dalit liberation movement in Kerala.‌​‍

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #222