University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #406

Question 1

First Muslim President:

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All three — 3 Muslim Presidents.

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Zakir Hussain

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

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APJ Abdul Kalam

Question 2

Which of the following physiological changes is most directly responsible for the increase in heart rate during moderate-intensity exercise?

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B. Increased sympathetic nervous system activity and decreased parasympathetic tone — During moderate-intensity exercise, the sympathetic nervous system is activated, increasing heart rate by releasing norepinephrine, while parasympathetic (vagal) tone decreases. Baroreceptors are inhibited due to increased cardiac output, not stimulated. ANP and ADH are not primary regulators of heart rate in this context.

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A. Decreased arterial blood pressure stimulating baroreceptors

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C. Release of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) from the heart

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D. Enhanced production of vasopressin (ADH) by the posterior pituitary

Question 3

E. Sreedharan is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.‌​‍

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Literature

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Film

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Politics

Question 4

Synonym of FASTIDIOUS:

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Meticulous — Attentive to detail.

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Careless

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Slow

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Rough

Question 5

The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.

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an, a — 'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.

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a, an

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an, an

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a, a

Question 6

Synonym of TRANSIENT:

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Short-lived — Lasting short time.

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Permanent

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Lasting

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Eternal

Question 7

The colony of Brazil was claimed by which European country?‌​‍

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Portugal — Portugal claimed Brazil via Pedro Álvares Cabral's 1500 landing.‌​‍

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France

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Spain

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Netherlands

Question 8

In the context of decentralized planning and development in Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, which of the following statements accurately describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

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B. The DPC prepares a draft development plan for the entire district by consolidating the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities. — The District Planning Committee (DPC), constituted under Article 243ZD of the Constitution, plays a crucial role in decentralized planning. Its primary function is to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats (Gram, Block, and District) and the Municipalities in the district, and then prepare a draft development plan for the entire district. This consolidated plan is then forwarded to the State Government for consideration, ensuring integrated development planning. Approving budgets or resolving disputes are not its primary functions, and election supervision is the role of the State El

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A. The DPC is solely responsible for approving the annual budget of all Gram Panchayats within the district.

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C. The DPC primarily acts as an appellate body for resolving disputes between different Panchayati Raj Institutions in the district.

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D. The DPC's main function is to supervise the conduct of elections to the Block Panchayats and District Panchayats.

Question 9

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a central tenet of its foreign policy, emphasizing proactive engagement with its immediate neighbours. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a primary strategic objective of this policy?

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B. To enhance regional connectivity, foster economic cooperation, and promote people-to-people exchanges for shared prosperity and stability. — The 'Neighbourhood First' policy is a comprehensive strategy aimed at fostering mutual trust and shared prosperity with India's immediate neighbours through various forms of cooperation. Its primary strategic objectives include enhancing regional connectivity (physical, digital, and people-to-people), boosting economic cooperation and trade, and promoting cultural and security ties for overall regional stability. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the policy's cooperative and inclusive nature, suggesting either unilateral dominance, aggressive tactics, or overly ambitious integration goals which

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A. To assert India's unilateral leadership in regional security architecture, thereby sidelining multilateral forums like SAARC.

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C. To primarily focus on resolving bilateral border disputes through military means and strategic encirclement of rival powers.

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D. To establish a common currency and a unified political union across South Asia under India's direct supervision.

Question 10

A word that sounds the same but has different meanings (e.g., 'bat' animal vs 'bat' sports equipment) is a:‌​‍

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Homophone / Homonym — Homonyms: same spelling/pronunciation, different meanings; homophones: same sound, different spellings.‌​‍

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Antonym

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Adjective

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Synonym

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #406