University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #322

Question 1

Analogy: Lion : Jungle :: Fish : ?

Accepted Answer

Water — Natural habitat.

Answer

Sea

Answer

Aquarium

Answer

River

Question 2

Electronic configuration of Cr (Z=24):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[Ar] 3d⁵ 4s¹ — Half-filled d (3d⁵) is extra-stable. ‌​‍Cu similarly [Ar] 3d¹⁰ 4s¹ — exception to aufbau.

Answer

[Ar] 3d⁶

Answer

[Ar] 3d⁴ 4s²

Answer

[Ar] 4s² 4p⁴

Question 3

Choose correct form: 'I prefer tea ___ coffee.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

to — 'Prefer X to Y' (not 'than'): fixed pattern.‌​‍

Answer

from

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over

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than

Question 4

A 16-year-old frequently experiences intense mood swings, fluctuating between feelings of extreme happiness and deep sadness within a short period. This emotional volatility is most closely associated with which developmental process during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

B. Search for personal identity. — The intense search for personal identity during adolescence often leads to emotional instability and mood swings as individuals explore different roles, values, and beliefs. The Oedipus complex is a Freudian concept from early childhood, object permanence is a cognitive milestone in infancy, and social cognition generally increases during adolescence.

Answer

A. Resolution of the Oedipus complex.

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C. Development of object permanence.

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D. Decline in social cognition.

Question 5

12.5 + 12.3 minus you (12.5 ÷ 12.3) ratio (a:b form):

Accepted Answer

5:8 — OCR garbled; answer per standard key 5:8.

Answer

11:8

Answer

8:1

Answer

8:5

Question 6

Reported speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was reading a book. — Present → past tense shift in reported speech.‌​‍

Answer

He says he was reading a book.

Answer

He said he read a book.

Answer

He said he is reading a book.

Question 7

One-word substitute for the killing of women and girls because of their gender:

Accepted Answer

Femicide — Femicide = gender-based killing of women.

Answer

Foeticide

Answer

Filicide

Answer

Fratricide

Question 8

Vande Bharat full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Train 18 renamed Vande Bharat Express.‌​‍

Answer

Indian Bullet Train

Answer

Train 18

Answer

Vande Bharat Express

Question 9

Kerala is actively promoting the development of its inland waterways, particularly the West Coast Canal, to enhance sustainable transport. Which of the following is the MOST significant advantage of developing inland waterways for freight transport in Kerala compared to road or rail?

Accepted Answer

D. Lower operational costs and reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer of cargo. — Inland water transport is globally recognized for its superior fuel efficiency and capacity to carry bulk cargo, resulting in significantly lower operational costs and a reduced carbon footprint per ton-kilometer compared to road or rail. While utilizing existing waterways can reduce new land acquisition (Option B), the primary and most significant advantage for sustainable freight movement lies in its economic and environmental efficiency. Options A and C are generally incorrect for inland water transport.

Answer

A. Significantly faster transit times for long-distance cargo movement.

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B. Requires minimal land acquisition compared to expanding road or rail networks.

Answer

C. Offers greater flexibility in route selection and door-to-door delivery.

Question 10

Kerala Widows Pension:

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.

Answer

Discontinued

Answer

Means-tested

Answer

New

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #322