University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #420

Question 1

The total number of states in India currently is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 — India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories (after J&K reorganisation in 2019, Ladakh as UT).‌​‍

Answer

29

Answer

26

Answer

30

Question 2

Where in Kerala is the first Butterfly Park in Asia?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thenmala — Thenmala Butterfly Safari Park (Kollam) — Asia's first.‌​‍

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Devikulam

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Pookkode

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Agastyamala

Question 3

Synonym of 'confident':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Assured — Confident = assured, self-assured, self-certain.‌​‍

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Uncertain

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Timid

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Anxious

Question 4

Kudumbashree, the poverty eradication programme of Kerala, was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1998 — Kudumbashree was launched on 17 May 1998 by the Government of Kerala. ‌​‍It is one of the largest women's empowerment programmes in the country.

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2005

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2000

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1995

Question 5

Antonym of 'generous' is:

Accepted Answer

Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.

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Wealthy

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Friendly

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Bold

Question 6

Analogy: Car : Garage :: Plane : ?

Accepted Answer

Hangar — Hangar.

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Runway

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Sky

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Airport

Question 7

Synonym of EVANESCENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fleeting — Quickly vanishing.‌​‍

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Eternal

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Permanent

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Lasting

Question 8

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with a cheerful disposition, but prone to anxiety, especially about future events or thunderstorms, presents with burning pains (better by cold applications) and a strong desire for cold drinks. They also have a tendency for easy bleeding. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

D. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an amiable yet anxious disposition (especially anticipatory anxiety and fear of thunderstorms), burning pains ameliorated by cold, strong desire for cold drinks, and a hemorrhagic diathesis. Argentum Nitricum has anticipatory anxiety but often with diarrhea, Gelsemium has dullness and drowsiness, and Lycopodium has right-sided complaints and 4-8 PM aggravation, making Phosphorus the most fitting choice.

Answer

A. Argentum Nitricum

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B. Gelsemium Sempervirens

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C. Lycopodium Clavatum

Question 9

The Indian federation is described as:

Accepted Answer

Federal with unitary bias (quasi-federal) — K. C. Wheare called India 'quasi-federal'. Strong Centre with federal structure.

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Pure federal

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Pure unitary

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Confederation

Question 10

According to the National Education Policy 2020, until which class should mother tongue instruction be provided?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Class 5 — NEP 2020 recommends mother tongue/regional language as medium of instruction at least till Grade 5.‌​‍

Answer

Class 3

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Class 8

Answer

Class 10

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #420