University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #422

Question 1

Padma Awards announced on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 January (Republic Day eve) — Padma Awards announced on 25 January (Republic Day eve) each year.‌​‍

Answer

26 January

Answer

15 August

Answer

2 October

Question 2

Onam is celebrated in the month of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is in Chingam (August-September).‌​‍

Answer

Medam

Answer

Karkidakam

Answer

Thulam

Question 3

State Election Commission conducts:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayat elections — Panchayat and Municipality elections. ECI does LS and Assembly.‌​‍

Answer

LS elections

Answer

Assembly elections

Answer

Presidential election

Question 4

Berubari Union case (1960):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Cession needs amendment; Preamble not part of Constitution (overruled later).‌​‍

Answer

Preamble (not part)

Answer

Border

Answer

Territorial cession

Question 5

A woman visits the family planning clinic requesting a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC). She is 35 years old, has two children, and has a history of heavy menstrual bleeding with anemia. Which of the following contraceptive methods would be MOST suitable for her?

Accepted Answer

B. Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). — The LNG-IUS (e.g., Mirena) is particularly suitable for women with heavy menstrual bleeding as it reduces menstrual blood loss by up to 90%. While Cu-IUD does not affect menstrual bleeding, it may exacerbate it. The implant and DMPA can cause irregular bleeding, making them less ideal for this woman.

Answer

A. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD).

Answer

C. Contraceptive implant (etonogestrel).

Answer

D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection.

Question 6

PACE, launched by NASA on 8 February 2024, stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — PACE = Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem — NASA Earth-science satellite.‌​‍

Answer

Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ecosystem

Answer

Plankton, Algae, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem

Answer

Plankton, Atomiser, Cloud, Ecosystem

Question 7

Antonym of ADVANCE:

Accepted Answer

Retreat — Advance ↔ retreat.

Answer

Progress

Answer

Move

Answer

Forward

Question 8

Something that can be heard:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Audible — Audible = can be heard.‌​‍

Answer

Visible

Answer

Edible

Answer

Legible

Question 9

Nipah outbreak 2023:

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode, September 2023.

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

TVM

Question 10

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

Accepted Answer

D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

Answer

A. 10% reduction

Answer

B. 15% reduction

Answer

C. 25% reduction

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #422