University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #489

Question 1

Salutation in a formal letter typically begins with:

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Dear Sir / Dear Madam / Respected Sir — Formal salutations are respectful and gender-aware.

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Hi

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Hey

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What's up

Question 2

Indulekha novel:‌​‍

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1889 — First major social novel 1889.‌​‍

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1920

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1947

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1900

Question 3

In Donne's 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning', the spiritual bond between lovers is compared to:‌​‍

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A twin-compass where one leg moves and the other stays rooted — John Donne's metaphysical conceit of stiff twin compasses.‌​‍

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A pendulum swinging in harmony

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A compass that always points north

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A pair of twin flames

Question 4

Descartes' 'cogito':‌​‍

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'I think, therefore I am' — starting point of Cartesian doubt — Method of systematic doubt. ‌​‍Rationalist. Father of modern Western philosophy. ‌​‍Contrast with Empiricists (Locke, Hume).

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God exists

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No knowledge

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Physical world real

Question 5

Which part of the plant is used in the preparation of 'Ipecac' syrup, a drug used to induce vomiting?

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A. Root — Ipecac syrup is prepared from the dried root of Cephaelis ipecacuanha, which contains emetine, an alkaloid used as an emetic. The bark, leaf, and seed do not contain the active principles in sufficient quantity.

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B. Bark

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C. Leaf

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D. Seed

Question 6

Which macronutrient is the primary and most efficient source of energy for the body's cells, especially the brain?

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C. Carbohydrates — Carbohydrates are the body's primary and most efficient source of energy, readily converted into glucose which is vital for cellular function, especially for the brain and red blood cells. While fats also provide energy, they are a more concentrated source used for long-term storage, and proteins are primarily for building and repairing tissues rather than immediate energy. Vitamins are micronutrients that facilitate various bodily functions but do not provide energy themselves.

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A. Proteins

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B. Fats

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D. Vitamins

Question 7

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Impeachment process like a Supreme Court judge — CEC enjoys same security of tenure as SC judge — removable only by impeachment.‌​‍

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Supreme Court

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Simple majority vote

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President on recommendation of PM

Question 8

Kerala's organic farming hub:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad coffee, spices, some certified organic.

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Palakkad

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Idukki

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Kannur

Question 9

'Communist Manifesto' was written by:‌​‍

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Marx and Engels — Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848.‌​‍

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Lenin

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Stalin

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Mao

Question 10

Highest mountain SA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aconcagua — Aconcagua, Argentina.‌​‍

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Cotopaxi

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Chimborazo

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Huascarán

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #489