University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #327

Question 1

Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture?

Accepted Answer

B. Cerebellum — The cerebellum is crucial for fine-tuning motor activity, maintaining balance, and ensuring coordinated movements. While the cerebrum initiates voluntary movements, the cerebellum refines them. The brainstem controls vital involuntary functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

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A. Cerebrum

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C. Brainstem

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D. Thalamus

Question 2

Ayyankali was a social reformer from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Pulaya community) — Fought for Dalit rights. ‌​‍Villuvandi Yatra (1893). Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham. ‌​‍Kerala's Ambedkar.

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Tamil Nadu

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Punjab

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Maharashtra

Question 3

Swathi Thirunal known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Music and modernisation — Scholar-king, Carnatic/Hindustani composer.‌​‍

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Military conquest

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Temple building

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Social reform

Question 4

CM UP 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yogi Adityanath — Yogi Adityanath.‌​‍

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Akhilesh

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Rajnath

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Mayawati

Question 5

Which district of Kerala has the highest population density?

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha has the highest population density in Kerala at about 1,501 per sq km.

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Ernakulam

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

Question 6

NCW Chairperson 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vijaya Rahatkar — Vijaya Rahatkar (2024).‌​‍

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Rekha Sharma

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Smriti Irani

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Maneka Gandhi

Question 7

Ayodhya verdict:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — SC verdict 9 Nov 2019.‌​‍

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2021

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2020

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2018

Question 8

Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver, a process crucial for preventing atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

A. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as 'good cholesterol' because its primary function is reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it removes cholesterol from peripheral cells and transports it back to the liver for excretion or recycling. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) delivers cholesterol to cells, and high levels contribute to plaque formation. VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver, and chylomicrons transport dietary fats.

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B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

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C. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

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D. Chylomicrons

Question 9

'One of the boys ___ absent today.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'One of the…' + singular verb 'is'.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 10

Fifth Schedule deals with:

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Areas — Administration of Scheduled Areas/STs (except NE Sixth Schedule).

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Tribal Areas NE

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Languages

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Oaths

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #327