University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #232

Question 1

What was Balban's policy?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blood and Iron — Ruthless discipline in sultanate.‌​‍

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Diarchy

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Din-i-Ilahi

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Market control

Question 2

Total of the ages of A, B and C at present are 90 years. ‌​‍Ten years ago, the ratio of their ages was 1:2:3. What is the age of B at present?

Accepted Answer

30 — 10 yrs ago total=90-30=60. ‌​‍Ratio 1:2:3 means shares of 60 = 10:20:30. B then was 20, now 30.

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20

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40

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50

Question 3

Which of the following classroom strategies is most likely to foster intrinsic motivation in students?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging curiosity through open-ended questions and explorative learning — Intrinsic motivation thrives in environments that encourage exploration and personal interest, as in option B. Distractor A and C rely on external rewards and punishments (extrinsic motivation), while D fosters competition rather than personal growth.

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A. Offering gold stars for correct answers

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C. Implementing strict penalties for incomplete homework

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D. Providing comparative rankings of student performance

Question 4

India Coach before Gambhir:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rahul Dravid — Rahul Dravid.‌​‍

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Ravi Shastri

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Anil Kumble

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Greg Chappell

Question 5

Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway that occurs in the cytoplasm of cells. What is the net production of ATP molecules directly from one molecule of glucose during anaerobic glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 ATP — During anaerobic glycolysis, one molecule of glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate, producing a net gain of 2 ATP molecules through substrate-level phosphorylation. The higher numbers (30-38 ATP) refer to the total ATP yield from complete aerobic respiration, not just anaerobic glycolysis.

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A. 30-32 ATP

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C. 8 ATP

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D. 38 ATP

Question 6

NITI stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

National Institution for Transforming India — National Institution for Transforming India.‌​‍

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National Institute for Trade

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New India Technology Initiative

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None

Question 7

A newly hired employee quickly observes the unwritten rules and social dynamics of her new workplace. She efficiently learns how to navigate office politics, identifies key influential figures, and adapts her communication style to suit different colleagues, leading to rapid integration and success in her role. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which aspect of intelligence is this employee primarily demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

C. Contextual (Practical) Intelligence. — Sternberg's Contextual (Practical) intelligence, often referred to as 'street smarts,' involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select environments. The employee's capacity to quickly understand and navigate the social and political landscape of the workplace, and adapt her behavior accordingly, is a prime example of practical intelligence. Componential intelligence focuses on analytical problem-solving, and experiential intelligence deals with novelty and insight, neither of which are the primary focus of this scenario.

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A. Componential (Analytical) Intelligence.

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B. Experiential (Creative) Intelligence.

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D. Abstract Intelligence.

Question 8

Which is a cloud storage service by Google?

Accepted Answer

Google Drive — Google Drive (launched 2012) is Google's cloud storage; OneDrive is Microsoft's, iCloud is Apple's.

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OneDrive

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iCloud

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Dropbox

Question 9

Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ED — Enforcement Directorate.

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CBI

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IB

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RAW

Question 10

Gandhi Jayanti is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October — 2 October = Gandhi Jayanti (his birthday). 30 January = Martyrs' Day.‌​‍

Answer

30 January

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15 August

Answer

26 January

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #232