University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #402

Question 1

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).

Answer

is

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are

Answer

was

Question 2

Synonym of ZEALOT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fanatic — Fanatic.‌​‍

Answer

Skeptic

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Neutral

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Apathetic

Question 3

Start-up India launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — Launched 16 January 2016.‌​‍

Answer

2017

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2015

Answer

2014

Question 4

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

Answer

Wise

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Prudent

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Discreet

Question 5

Paytm IPO:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nov 2021 — disappointing — Disappointing listing 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2020

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Successful

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Cancelled

Question 6

Kerala population (2011):

Accepted Answer

3.34 cr — 3.34 crore.

Answer

2.34 cr

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4.34 cr

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5.34 cr

Question 7

A teacher observes that a typically calm 16-year-old student frequently experiences intense mood swings, from extreme happiness to sudden irritability, often in response to minor events. Which explanation is most developmentally appropriate for this observation?

Accepted Answer

B. These mood swings are a normal part of hormonal changes and emotional development during adolescence. — Intense mood swings are a common and normal aspect of adolescent emotional development, largely influenced by hormonal changes and the ongoing development of emotional regulation skills. Attributing it to a personality disorder, attention-seeking, or lack of discipline without further evidence is premature and generally inaccurate for typical adolescent development.

Answer

A. The student is likely experiencing early signs of a personality disorder.

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C. The student is deliberately seeking attention through dramatic behavior.

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D. This indicates a lack of parental discipline and guidance.

Question 8

Teachers' Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 Sep — 5 September (Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday).‌​‍

Answer

14 Nov

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2 Oct

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15 Aug

Question 9

Highest peak in South India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki, Kerala.‌​‍

Answer

Doddabetta

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Meesapulimala

Answer

Nilgiri Peak

Question 10

An adolescent is known for making impulsive decisions and engaging in risky behaviors without fully considering the long-term consequences. From a neurodevelopmental perspective, this tendency is often attributed to the continued maturation of which part of the brain during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

C. Prefrontal cortex — The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, and risk assessment, undergoes significant maturation throughout adolescence, making teenagers more prone to impulsive and risky behaviors before it is fully developed. While the amygdala is involved in emotions, its *full maturation* is not the primary reason for this characteristic impulsivity.

Answer

A. Cerebellum

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B. Brainstem

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D. Amygdala (fully mature)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #402