University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #417

Question 1

S. Jaishankar:‌​‍

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EAM — External Affairs Minister.‌​‍

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Home

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Defence

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PM

Question 2

In the human heart, which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation?

Accepted Answer

D. Right ventricle — Deoxygenated blood from the body first enters the right atrium, then flows into the right ventricle. The right ventricle is responsible for pumping this deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery, which carries it to the lungs for oxygenation. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

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A. Left atrium

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B. Right atrium

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C. Left ventricle

Question 3

Nixon-Mao meeting (1972) marked:‌​‍

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US-China diplomatic opening — President Nixon visited China Feb 1972 — historic opening. ‌​‍Shanghai Communiqué. US recognised PRC officially 1979 (Carter).

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USSR-China alliance

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Vietnam peace

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Cuban crisis

Question 4

BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative) comprises:‌​‍

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7 — India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand — BIMSTEC founded 1997. ‌​‍Increasingly prominent as SAARC alternative (excludes Pakistan). India sees BIMSTEC as key to Neighbourhood/Act East policies.

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20 countries

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5 countries

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10 countries

Question 5

Kerala's diverse topography, ranging from coastal plains to high-altitude mountains, results in a variety of soil types. In the mid-highlands of Kerala, characterized by undulating terrain and significant rainfall, which of the following soil types is predominantly found, and what is its typical agricultural utility?

Accepted Answer

C. Laterite soils; acidic, rich in iron and aluminium oxides, suitable for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and spices. — The mid-highlands of Kerala, with their heavy rainfall and tropical temperatures, are predominantly characterized by laterite soils. These soils are formed through intense leaching, making them acidic and rich in iron and aluminium oxides. They are particularly well-suited for plantation crops such as rubber, tea, coffee, and various spices, which thrive in these conditions.

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A. Alluvial soils; highly fertile, ideal for paddy cultivation in river basins.

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B. Black soils; rich in clay and minerals, suitable for cotton and sugarcane.

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D. Red soils; moderately fertile, good for dryland crops like millets and groundnuts.

Question 6

The Latin phrase 'ad hoc' means:

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for this — Ad hoc = 'for this' (created for a specific purpose).

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by the year

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the book of

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as one wishes

Question 7

Two events A and B independent iff:‌​‍

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P(A∩B) = P(A)·P(B) — Equivalently P(A|B) = P(A). Mutually exclusive ≠ independent.‌​‍

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P(A|B) = 0

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P(A∪B) = 1

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P(A∩B) = 0

Question 8

Kautilya's Arthashastra advocates for a highly centralized administrative system where the king's primary duty extends beyond maintaining law and order to actively managing the state's economy and welfare. Which of the following best reflects a key principle derived from this philosophy regarding state intervention?

Accepted Answer

B. The state has a direct responsibility in regulating trade, establishing state-owned mines, and controlling land revenue to ensure the prosperity and security of the realm. — Kautilya's Arthashastra emphasizes a strong, interventionist state that directly controls and regulates various economic sectors like mining, agriculture, trade, and taxation to maximize state revenue and public welfare. Option B accurately reflects this extensive state control over economic activities. Options A and C propose limited state intervention or local autonomy, which contradicts the highly centralized and managed economy described in Arthashastra, while option D misrepresents the pragmatic nature of Kautilya's statecraft.

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A. The state should primarily focus on military expansion and allow private enterprises to manage all economic activities without intervention.

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C. The king's role is limited to adjudication and defense, with local self-governing bodies having complete autonomy over economic policy.

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D. Economic policies should be dictated by religious scriptures, with the state ensuring compliance rather than direct management.

Question 9

Neyyar Dam is in:‌​‍

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TVM — Thiruvananthapuram district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Palakkad

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Kollam

Question 10

Vaccine Maitri (diplomacy) involved India exporting vaccines to:

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~100 countries from Jan 2021 — India's Vaccine Maitri (Jan 2021 onwards) — exported COVISHIELD/COVAXIN to nearly 100 countries before focusing on domestic vaccination.

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Only SAARC nations

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Only Africa

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EU countries

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #417