University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #565

Question 1

Government by the rich:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Plutocracy — Plutocracy = government by the wealthy.‌​‍

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Aristocracy

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Theocracy

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Democracy

Question 2

A geographer is studying a region in the northern plains of India characterized by fine alluvial deposits, high fertility, a marshy and waterlogged environment, and a historical presence of dense forests. This region is typically found immediately south of the Bhabar belt. Which physiographic division does this description best fit?

Accepted Answer

B. The Terai belt — The description accurately defines the Terai belt. Located immediately south of the Bhabar belt, the Terai is known for its marshy, wet, and densely forested environment where streams that disappeared in the porous Bhabar region re-emerge. Bhangar plains are composed of older alluvium on higher ground and are generally drier. Khadar plains are newer floodplains, highly fertile but not typically as perennially marshy as the Terai. A Doab is simply the land between two confluent rivers, not a specific physiographic belt with these unique characteristics.

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A. The Bhangar plain

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C. The Khadar plain

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D. The Doab region

Question 3

New UK PM 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Keir Starmer — Keir Starmer.‌​‍

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Rishi Sunak

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Boris

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Truss

Question 4

Mitosis produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 identical diploid daughter cells — Growth, repair. Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. Cytokinesis follows.‌​‍

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2 haploid

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Gametes

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4 haploid cells

Question 5

Synonym of SCRUTINIZE:

Accepted Answer

Examine closely — Examine carefully.

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Ignore

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Overlook

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Skim

Question 6

As per national guidelines, exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants for the first six months of life. What is the primary nutritional benefit of this practice?

Accepted Answer

A. Provides all necessary nutrients and antibodies for the infant's growth and immunity — Exclusive breastfeeding provides all the necessary nutrients, hydration, and protective antibodies for an infant's optimal growth, development, and immunity during the first six months of life. It is a complete food source for this period. Early introduction of solids is generally discouraged, and while breast milk contains iron, it doesn't guarantee sufficient stores for the entire first year without complementary feeding. Breast milk is highly nutritious, not just hydrating.

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B. Helps in the early introduction of solid foods to prevent allergies

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C. Ensures adequate iron stores for the first year of life

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D. Primarily serves to hydrate the infant without providing significant nutrition

Question 7

Two coins tossed together; probability of exactly one head is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Sample space {HH, HT, TH, TT}; exactly one H: HT, TH → 2/4 = 1/2.‌​‍

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1/4

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3/4

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1/3

Question 8

Arab Spring uprisings (2010-11) toppled regimes in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen — Tunisia (Ben Ali fell Jan 2011), Egypt (Mubarak Feb 2011), Libya (Gaddafi killed Oct 2011), Yemen (Saleh Feb 2012). ‌​‍Syria descended into civil war.

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None

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All Arab states

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Only Tunisia

Question 9

Passive of 'They are playing cricket':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cricket is being played by them — Present Continuous passive: is/are being + V3.‌​‍

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Cricket is played by them

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Cricket was being played by them

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Cricket has been played by them

Question 10

Ovulation in human female occurs around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Day 14 of cycle (LH surge) — Mid-cycle ovulation. ‌​‍Menstrual cycle ~28 days average. Corpus luteum secretes progesterone.

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Day 28

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Day 1

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University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #565