University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #472

Question 1

The printing press was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press (~1440) in Germany.‌​‍

Answer

Caxton

Answer

Edison

Answer

Marconi

Question 2

PM Surya Ghar Yojana:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 crore homes free solar — Rooftop solar for 1 crore homes.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Urban only

Answer

Rural only

Question 3

The 'Connect to Work' scheme in Kerala provides a monthly stipend of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rs 1,000 — Rs 1,000/month to job-seekers aged 18-35. ‌​‍Over 75,376 beneficiaries covered so far.

Answer

Rs 500

Answer

Rs 1,500

Answer

Rs 2,000

Question 4

Direct: 'Where are you going?' Indirect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He asked where I was going — WH-question indirect: reporter verb + wh + subject + verb.‌​‍

Answer

He asked that I was going

Answer

He asked where was I going

Answer

He asked where I am going

Question 5

Simple interest on ₹1000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

Accepted Answer

₹200 — SI = PRT/100 = 1000×10×2/100 = 200.

Answer

₹100

Answer

₹220

Answer

₹300

Question 6

What number lies exactly between 1/2 and 3/4 on the number line?

Accepted Answer

5/8 — Mean of 1/2 and 3/4 = (1/2 + 3/4)/2 = (2/4 + 3/4)/2 = 5/8.

Answer

7/8

Answer

1/4

Answer

1

Question 7

Change to past tense: 'I eat breakfast.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I ate breakfast — Eat → ate (irregular).‌​‍

Answer

I eaten

Answer

I have eat

Answer

I eated breakfast

Question 8

Which layer forms the outer wall of a pollen grain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Exine (sporopollenin — most resistant biological material) — Sporopollenin resists enzymes, acids, bases, high temperature. Pollen fossils preserved for millions of years.

Answer

Intine

Answer

Cellulose

Answer

Endosperm

Question 9

The Kerala Land Reform Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1969 — The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act 1969 abolished landlordism and redistributed land.‌​‍

Answer

1957

Answer

1963

Answer

1975

Question 10

Mean Value Theorem (Lagrange) guarantees c with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

f'(c) = (f(b)-f(a))/(b-a) — At some c in (a,b), instantaneous rate equals average rate. ‌​‍Basis for many proofs.

Answer

f'(c) = 0

Answer

c = (a+b)/2

Answer

f(c) = 0

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #472