University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #601

Question 1

First Chairperson of Planning Commission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — PM is ex-officio chair; Jawaharlal Nehru was first.‌​‍

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Patel

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Ambedkar

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Rajendra Prasad

Question 2

Cabinet meetings are presided over by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — The Prime Minister presides over Cabinet meetings and coordinates the work of different departments.‌​‍

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President

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Speaker

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Vice President

Question 3

A speech made without preparation is:

Accepted Answer

Extempore/Impromptu — Extempore/impromptu = unprepared, on the spot.

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Oration

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Recital

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Discourse

Question 4

Passive of 'She has finished the work':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The work has been finished by her — Present Perfect passive: has/have been + V3.‌​‍

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The work is finished by her

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The work was finished by her

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The work had been finished by her

Question 5

The 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' is:

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur is known as the 'Cultural Capital of Kerala' due to its rich temple festivals (Thrissur Pooram), cultural events, and heritage.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 6

'He is a doctor, ___?'

Accepted Answer

isn't he — Positive statement → negative tag.

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is he

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doesn't he

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has he

Question 7

The tertiary structure of a protein is critical for its biological function and often determines the specificity of drug binding. Which type of bond or interaction is least likely to contribute significantly to the stabilization of a protein's tertiary structure?

Accepted Answer

D. Peptide bonds — Peptide bonds form the primary structure (amino acid sequence) of a protein, linking amino acids together. While fundamental, they do not directly contribute to the intricate folding and stabilization that defines the tertiary structure. Hydrogen bonds, disulfide bridges, and hydrophobic interactions are all crucial non-covalent and covalent forces that stabilize the unique three-dimensional tertiary structure.

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A. Hydrogen bonds

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B. Disulfide bridges

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C. Hydrophobic interactions

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the primary physiological function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. Facilitating gas exchange between air and blood through thin walls and capillary network — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide diffuses out of the blood to be exhaled. Option B correctly describes this gas exchange function. Option A refers to the nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract, Option C describes the role of type II alveolar cells, and Option D refers to the bronchi and bronchioles.

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A. Filtering and moistening inhaled air before it reaches the lungs

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C. Producing surfactant to reduce surface tension and prevent alveolar collapse

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D. Conducting air from the bronchi to the bronchioles for distribution

Question 9

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).

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October 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

Question 10

EU (European Union) emerged from which treaty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All three contributed — Rome (1957) → EEC. ‌​‍Maastricht (1993) → EU formally. Lisbon (2009) → current constitutional framework. ‌​‍Single market, single currency, free movement.

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Treaty of Lisbon

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Treaty of Rome (1957)

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Maastricht Treaty (1993)

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #601