University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #448

Question 1

One who can use both hands equally well is:

Accepted Answer

Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

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Amphibious

Question 2

A key principle of action research in the classroom emphasizes that the teacher is primarily:

Accepted Answer

B. A reflective practitioner who systematically investigates and improves their own practice. — Action research empowers teachers to be active agents of change within their own classrooms. The teacher is not merely a consumer of others' research (A) or an administrator (C), nor solely a data collector for external parties (D). Instead, they are the primary researcher, engaging in a continuous cycle of inquiry, action, and reflection to enhance their teaching and student learning.

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A. A passive recipient of research findings from educational experts.

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C. An administrative authority who dictates research topics to subordinates.

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D. A data entry clerk responsible for compiling quantitative statistics for external analysis.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary site of action for the antacid magnesium hydroxide?

Accepted Answer

A. Stomach lining — Magnesium hydroxide acts locally in the stomach by neutralizing gastric acid, providing relief from hyperacidity and heartburn. It does not primarily act in the small intestine, esophagus, or pancreas.

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B. Small intestine

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C. Esophagus

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D. Pancreas

Question 4

ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) aims to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Create an open e-commerce network — ONDC is a government-backed open network to democratise digital commerce and reduce dependence on single platforms.‌​‍

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Digitise ration cards

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Build government shops

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Replace Amazon

Question 5

A 12-month-old infant is expected to achieve which of the following fine motor milestones?

Accepted Answer

B. Uses a pincer grasp to pick up small objects — At 12 months, infants typically develop a refined pincer grasp, allowing them to pick up small objects like crumbs. Stacking 2 blocks is usually achieved around 15-18 months, drawing a circle around 3 years, and tying shoelaces much later, around 5-6 years of age.

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A. Stacks 2 blocks

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C. Draws a circle

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D. Ties shoelaces

Question 6

People's Plan Campaign:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — 1996, E.K. Nayanar government.‌​‍

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1993

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1999

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2002

Question 7

One who hates men:

Accepted Answer

Misandrist — Misandrist.

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Misanthrope

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Misogamist

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Misogynist

Question 8

Change to reported speech: Ram said, 'I have finished my work.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ram said that he had finished his work — Present perfect → past perfect; 'I' → 'he'; 'my' → 'his'.‌​‍

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Ram says he had finished his work

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Ram said I have finished my work

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Ram said he has finished his work

Question 9

Article 371 deals with:

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Special provisions for states — Special provisions for various states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, etc.).

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Emergency

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Amendment

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UTs

Question 10

Maximum/minimum of function at critical points where:

Accepted Answer

f'(x) = 0 or undefined — Second derivative test: f''(c) > 0 min; < 0 max; = 0 inconclusive.

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f(x) = 0

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f''(x) = 0

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Always at endpoints

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #448