University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #252

Question 1

'Martin ate the ___ amount of shawarma at the party.' (superlative form of 'little')‌​‍

Accepted Answer

least — Little → less → least. Superlative = 'least'.‌​‍

Answer

less

Answer

lest

Answer

little

Question 2

SilverLine (K-Rail):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semi-high-speed rail project — Kasaragod-TVM semi-high-speed.‌​‍

Answer

Bullet

Answer

Metro

Answer

Monorail

Question 3

An aeroplane flies 600 km in 20 minutes. Speed of aeroplane:

Accepted Answer

1800 km/hr — Speed = 600 / (20/60) = 600 × 3 = 1800 km/hr.

Answer

1200 km/hr

Answer

1500 km/hr

Answer

2000 km/hr

Question 4

Golden Quadrilateral is a ___ project.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Road — Golden Quadrilateral connects Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata via highways.‌​‍

Answer

Health

Answer

Telecommunication

Answer

Rail

Question 5

Nipah outbreak 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode, September 2023.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

TVM

Answer

Thrissur

Question 6

Which article provides for equality of opportunity in matters of public employment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 16 — Article 16 guarantees equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment under the State.‌​‍

Answer

Article 14

Answer

Article 15

Answer

Article 17

Question 7

The rapid urbanization and globalization in Kerala have led to significant changes in lifestyle patterns. From a community health perspective, which of the following is the MOST prominent social change contributing to the increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

B. Shift towards sedentary occupations and consumption of processed foods — The shift towards more sedentary occupations, reduced physical activity, and increased consumption of processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats are direct consequences of urbanization and globalization. These lifestyle changes are major risk factors for the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases like diabetes and hypertension. While other options represent changes, they are not the primary drivers of NCD burden.

Answer

A. Enhanced access to advanced medical diagnostic facilities

Answer

C. Improvement in sanitation and hygiene practices

Answer

D. Decline in infectious disease prevalence

Question 8

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is described under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148 deals with the CAG. ‌​‍The CAG is called the 'Guardian of the Public Purse' and audits all government expenditure.

Answer

Article 76

Answer

Article 280

Answer

Article 324

Question 9

Ratan Tata death:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

9 Oct 2024 — 9 October 2024, Mumbai.‌​‍

Answer

Earlier

Answer

2023

Answer

Not yet

Question 10

Longest river in Europe:

Accepted Answer

Volga — Volga.

Answer

Danube

Answer

Rhine

Answer

Seine

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #252