University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

First Indian Antarctic expedition:

Accepted Answer

1981 — 1981 under S.Z. Qasim.

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1985

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1990

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1970

Question 2

Wayanad district was carved out of which districts?

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode and Kannur — Wayanad was formed on 1 November 1980 from parts of Kozhikode and Kannur districts.

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Malappuram and Kozhikode

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Palakkad and Kozhikode

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Kannur and Kasaragod

Question 3

India's population ranking in the world (2023 figures) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st — India overtook China in mid-2023 to become the most populous country.‌​‍

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3rd

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4th

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2nd

Question 4

India's Census enumerates caste for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only SC/ST since 1951; OBC enumerated only in SECC — Colonial census (up to 1931) had full caste data. ‌​‍Demands for caste census recurring (Bihar caste survey 2023).

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All

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None

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Varna

Question 5

Sector:

Accepted Answer

Region bounded by 2 radii and arc — Pie-slice region.

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Triangle

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Square

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Chord

Question 6

Which class of diuretics primarily acts on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to potent diuresis?

Accepted Answer

C. Loop diuretics — Loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide) are highly effective because they block the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, where a significant portion of sodium reabsorption occurs. Thiazide diuretics act on the distal convoluted tubule, potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting duct, and osmotic diuretics act throughout the nephron.

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A. Thiazide diuretics

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B. Potassium-sparing diuretics

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D. Osmotic diuretics

Question 7

Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — The PM is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog. ‌​‍The Vice Chairman is the functional head.

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Finance Minister

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RBI Governor

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President

Question 8

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?

Accepted Answer

Article 338 — Article 338 of the Indian Constitution deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

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Article 338A

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Article 338B

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Article 324

Question 9

Words written on a tomb:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epitaph — Epitaph = inscription on a tombstone. ‌​‍Epilogue = concluding part of a literary work.

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Epilogue

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Epigram

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Episode

Question 10

Calicut International Airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kondotty (Malappuram) — Kondotty, Malappuram district.‌​‍

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Kozhikode city

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Ramanattukara

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Feroke

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #342