University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #333

Question 1

Synonym of DAUNTLESS:

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Fearless — Fearless; determined.

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Fearful

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Weak

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Quiet

Question 2

When is World Refugees Day observed?‌​‍

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20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Question 3

Federation with strong Centre borrowed from:‌​‍

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Canada — Federal system with strong Centre borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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Australia

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USA

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Switzerland

Question 4

A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results show a pH of 7.25 (normal: 7.35-7.45) and an elevated pCO2 of 60 mmHg (normal: 35-45 mmHg). These findings are consistent with which acid-base disturbance?

Accepted Answer

C. Respiratory acidosis — A pH below the normal range indicates acidosis. An elevated pCO2 (carbon dioxide, an acid) signifies a primary respiratory problem, as high CO2 levels lead to increased carbonic acid. Therefore, low pH and high pCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, often caused by hypoventilation.

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A. Metabolic acidosis

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B. Respiratory alkalosis

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D. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 5

Biggest lake Africa:

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Lake Victoria — Lake Victoria.

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Tanganyika

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Malawi

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Chad

Question 6

Small Finance Banks in India were first licensed in:‌​‍

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2015 — RBI issued Small Finance Bank licences 2015 (10 entities). ‌​‍Focus: financial inclusion to small farmers, micro businesses.

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2020

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2017

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2013

Question 7

India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, played a crucial role in shaping the nation's post-independence educational landscape. Which of the following institutions, fundamental to higher education regulation and development in India, was established under his visionary leadership?

Accepted Answer

A. University Grants Commission (UGC) — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was instrumental in the establishment of the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956, based on the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Commission (1948-49), to oversee and fund university education. AICTE, NCERT, and CBSE were established later or had different primary mandates, not directly under his specific initiative for *higher education* regulation in the same way as UGC.

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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D. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

Question 8

First elected Communist government in the world was formed in:‌​‍

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Kerala 1957 — E. ‌​‍M. S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad-led CPI government in Kerala (1957) was the first democratically elected Communist government in the world.

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China 1949

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Russia

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West Bengal 1977

Question 9

Synonym of LEVITY:‌​‍

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Lightness/frivolity — Humor, frivolity.‌​‍

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Seriousness

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Depth

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Weight

Question 10

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

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Equality before Law — Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India (citizens and foreigners both).‌​‍

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Right against Exploitation

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Right to Freedom

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Cultural Rights

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #333