University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #369

Question 1

In the context of environmental biotechnology, what is the most significant advantage of employing genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) compared to naturally occurring microbial strains for the bioremediation of complex industrial waste containing recalcitrant organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

C. GEMs can be specifically designed to possess novel metabolic pathways or enhanced expression of existing enzymes, leading to more efficient and targeted degradation of specific recalcitrant pollutants. — The primary advantage of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) in bioremediation is their ability to be specifically designed. This engineering allows them to acquire novel metabolic pathways or enhance existing enzymatic activities, enabling more efficient and targeted breakdown of recalcitrant organic pollutants that natural microbes struggle to degrade. While other options present potential outcomes or features, they are either overstatements, not universally true, or secondary to the fundamental engineered capability.

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A. GEMs can naturally adapt to a broader spectrum of extreme pH and temperature conditions, making them universally applicable without prior site assessment.

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B. GEMs are capable of completely mineralizing pollutants into inert inorganic compounds, thereby eliminating all secondary environmental impacts.

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D. GEMs require significantly less incubation time and nutrient supplementation in situ, making them a more cost-effective solution for large-scale environmental clean-up projects.

Question 2

Which day is observed as World Population Day?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

July 11 — World Population Day — 11 July (UNDP, 1989).‌​‍

Answer

December 10

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November 20

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June 11

Question 3

Antonym of UNITE:

Accepted Answer

Divide — Unite ↔ divide.

Answer

Join

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Connect

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Combine

Question 4

Merryland Studios:

Accepted Answer

TVM — TVM — Subramanyam Studios.

Answer

Alappuzha

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Ernakulam

Answer

Thrissur

Question 5

'Ballot is more powerful than bullet' — who said so?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln — Famous Abraham Lincoln quote.‌​‍

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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George Washington

Question 6

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Among these terms, which one signifies that India is free to conduct its own affairs, both internally and externally, without any external dependence or control?

Accepted Answer

D. Sovereign — The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble signifies that India is an independent state, free from any external control or influence. It implies that India has the ultimate authority to govern itself in all matters, both internal and external. The other terms like 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Democratic' describe the nature of the Indian state and its governance principles, not its independence from external powers.

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A. Socialist

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B. Democratic

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C. Secular

Question 7

What is the file extension for MS Excel documents?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

.xlsx — .xlsx is the file extension for MS Excel. ‌​‍.docx = Word, .pptx = PowerPoint, .pdf = Portable Document Format.

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.docx

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.pptx

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.pdf

Question 8

Block Panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

152 — 152 blocks.‌​‍

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300

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100

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200

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Travancore was issued on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 November 1936 — Maharaja Sri Chithira Thirunal issued the Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, opening all temples in Travancore to Hindus of all castes.‌​‍

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12 November 1932

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12 November 1940

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15 August 1936

Question 10

Bangladesh interim govt head 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muhammad Yunus — Prof. Muhammad Yunus heads interim government.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Fakhruddin

Answer

Khaleda

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #369