University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #698

Question 1

European Union was established via Maastricht Treaty in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1993 — Maastricht Treaty 1992 (effective Nov 1993) created EU from European Economic Community. ‌​‍Euro currency launched 1999 (physical 2002).

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2002

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1979

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1957

Question 2

When assessing a patient for signs of potential malnutrition, which of the following objective findings would be most indicative of a nutritional deficit?

Accepted Answer

B. Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting — Brittle nails, hair loss, and muscle wasting are common objective signs of chronic malnutrition, indicating deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals, and protein. Normal skin turgor, moist mucous membranes, clear urine, and absence of edema typically suggest adequate hydration and nutritional status. Elevated blood pressure can have various causes and is not a direct sign of malnutrition.

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A. Normal skin turgor and moist mucous membranes

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C. Elevated blood pressure and normal heart rate

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D. Clear urine output and absence of edema

Question 3

Glaucoma:

Accepted Answer

Intraocular pressure high — High pressure damages optic nerve.

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Low pressure

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Lens damage

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None

Question 4

One word: Formal poem addressing someone/thing:

Accepted Answer

Ode — Ode.

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Sonnet

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Lyric

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Elegy

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the Jnanpith Award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

C. The award is presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi. — The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour, presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Sahitya Akademi, mentioned in option C, presents the Sahitya Akademi Award, not the Jnanpith. Options A, B, and D correctly describe the Jnanpith Award's status, first recipient, and scope across constitutional languages.

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A. It is India's highest literary honour.

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B. The first recipient was G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam writer.

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D. The recipient is honoured for their outstanding contribution to literature in any of the 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.

Question 6

The Vembanad Lake, a Ramsar site, is primarily fed by which of the following river systems?

Accepted Answer

B. Pamba and Manimala — The Vembanad Lake receives significant inflow from the Pamba and Manimala rivers, along with other smaller rivers. Periyar and Muvattupuzha flow into the Arabian Sea separately, while Meenachil and Kallada drain into different parts of Kerala.

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A. Periyar and Muvattupuzha

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C. Meenachil and Kallada

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D. Achankoil and Kallada

Question 7

K. Kelappan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom fighter (Kerala Gandhi) — Called 'Kerala Gandhi'.‌​‍

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Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 8

If two dice are rolled, probability of sum = 7 is:

Accepted Answer

1/6 — 6 combinations for sum 7: (1,6)(2,5)(3,4)(4,3)(5,2)(6,1) = 6/36 = 1/6.

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1/9

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1/12

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5/36

Question 9

T20 WC 2024 final venue:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barbados — Kensington Oval, Bridgetown.‌​‍

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India

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England

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Australia

Question 10

Puzzle: 5 people in line, A is 3rd. Who is 4th from right in 5?

Accepted Answer

2nd from left — Positions from right 1,2,3,4,5. 4th from right = 2nd from left.

Answer

3rd from left

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4th from left

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1st from left

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #698