University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #416

Question 1

Doppler effect observed frequency when source approaches stationary observer:

Accepted Answer

Higher than actual — f' = f(v/(v - v_s)) for approaching source. Used in radar, astronomy (redshift).

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Lower

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Same

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Zero

Question 2

Indian Foreign Service HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Block Delhi — MEA in South Block.‌​‍

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Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Parliament

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North Block

Question 3

The Constituent Assembly was first summoned in Constitution Hall. ‌​‍Which is recently known as:

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Central Hall of Parliament — Now known as Central Hall of Parliament.‌​‍

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Constituent Assembly Hall

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Assembly Hall of Rajya Sabha

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Assembly Hall of Lok Sabha

Question 4

The first human in space (1961) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yuri Gagarin — Yuri Gagarin orbited Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961.‌​‍

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John Glenn

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Neil Armstrong

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Alan Shepard

Question 5

In the context of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in Kerala, a newly elected Grama Panchayat member is keen on ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of a specific local development project, such as a road construction. Which of the following actions would be most effective for this member to initiate, within their capacity, to directly scrutinize the progress and financial utilization of the project?

Accepted Answer

D. Utilizing their right to access official records, such as muster rolls, measurement books, and bills, and raising specific queries or concerns in the relevant Standing Committee or Grama Panchayat meetings. — As an elected Grama Panchayat member, the most effective and direct way to scrutinize project progress and financial utilization is by exercising the right to access official records and documents. This allows for direct examination of expenditure and work details, enabling the member to raise informed queries in the Grama Panchayat meeting or the relevant Standing Committee (e.g., Development or Finance Standing Committee). While Ward Sabha feedback is crucial, it's not direct scrutiny of financial records. Requesting a District Collector's audit is a higher-level intervention, and forming an

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A. Requesting the District Collector to conduct an immediate special audit of the project's expenditure and quality of work.

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B. Proposing a resolution in the Grama Panchayat meeting to form a new ad-hoc committee specifically for this project's oversight.

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C. Attending and actively participating in the Ward Sabha meetings to gather public feedback and present it to the Grama Panchayat for consideration.

Question 6

Father of Malayalam literature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan.‌​‍

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Cherusseri

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Poonthanam

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Melpathur

Question 7

Antonym of GENEROUS:‌​‍

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Stingy — Generous ↔ stingy/miserly.‌​‍

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Giving

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Kind

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Helpful

Question 8

The primary site for efficient gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the human respiratory system is the:

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C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs, characterized by their extremely thin walls and rich capillary network. This structure provides a large surface area for the efficient diffusion of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood. The bronchioles, trachea, and larynx are primarily conducting airways and are not specialized for gas exchange.

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A. Bronchioles

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B. Trachea

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D. Larynx

Question 9

The Indian state with the maximum number of members in Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uttar Pradesh — UP sends 31 members to Rajya Sabha — the largest state contingent.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Maharashtra

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Bihar

Question 10

House : Home :: Abduct : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kidnap — Home is a synonym of house; kidnap is a synonym of abduct.‌​‍

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Prohibition

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Unclear

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Huge

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #416