University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #365

Question 1

Kerala produces ___ % of India's coconut:

Accepted Answer

30% — About 30% of India's coconut.

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20%

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45%

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60%

Question 2

Which of the following lipoprotein fractions is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues, and its elevated levels are associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis?

Accepted Answer

B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) — Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is often termed 'bad cholesterol' because it transports cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues. High levels of LDL contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. HDL performs reverse cholesterol transport, and chylomicrons/VLDL primarily transport triglycerides.

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A. Chylomicrons

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C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

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D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 3

Kannur International Airport:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.

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2010

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2020

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2015

Question 4

Which is the largest lake in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Vembanad — Vembanad is India's longest lake (~96 km) and Kerala's largest.

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Ashtamudi

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Sasthamkotta

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Periyar

Question 5

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which type of motivation is most closely associated with the 'self-actualization' level?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation derived from personal growth and fulfilling potential — Maslow's 'self-actualization' is the highest level in the hierarchy, where motivation is intrinsic—driven by personal fulfillment and growth. Distractor A refers to lower-level extrinsic motivation, C to social needs, and D to basic physiological needs, all of which are lower in the hierarchy.

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A. Extrinsic motivation driven by external rewards like grades or praise

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C. Extrinsic motivation based on social recognition and approval

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D. Intrinsic motivation stemming from physiological needs like hunger or thirst

Question 6

The Indian Sociological Society was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1951 (by G. S. Ghurye) — ISS founded 1951 by G. ‌​‍S. Ghurye at Bombay. ‌​‍Publishes Sociological Bulletin journal.

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1920

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1984

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1947

Question 7

Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tribal artefacts and megaliths — Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves tribal artefacts, megalithic remains, and tools from the Stone Age.‌​‍

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Muslim manuscripts

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Jewish antiquities

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Portuguese artefacts

Question 8

IFFK held annually at:

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram.

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 9

The word 'literally' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

In a literal (exact) sense — 'Literally' means actually/exactly, contrasted with figuratively.‌​‍

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Approximately

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Loosely

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Figuratively

Question 10

PSLV stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is ISRO's workhorse rocket — most reliable.‌​‍

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Payload Satellite Launch Vehicle

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Primary Space Launch Vehicle

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Permanent Satellite Launch Vehicle

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #365