University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #756

Question 1

How many states have a bicameral legislature?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 6 states have bicameral legislature: UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana.‌​‍

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4

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5

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7

Question 2

ISRO Chairman 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — S. Somanath till Jan 2025; V. Narayanan after.‌​‍

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K. Sivan

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S. Somanath

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V. Narayanan

Question 3

The ancient port of Muziris is identified with the modern-day area near:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, the famous ancient port that traded with Rome and Greece, is identified with the area near modern Kodungallur (Cranganore) in Thrissur district.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

Question 4

Cardiac glycosides like Digoxin are known for their positive inotropic effect, which increases the force of myocardial contraction. This effect primarily involves:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting the Na+/K+-ATPase pump. — Cardiac glycosides inhibit the Na+/K+-ATPase pump in cardiac muscle cells, leading to increased intracellular sodium. This in turn reduces the activity of the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger, resulting in increased intracellular calcium, which enhances myocardial contractility.

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A. Blocking beta-adrenergic receptors.

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C. Increasing cyclic AMP levels.

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D. Dilating peripheral blood vessels.

Question 5

A teacher asks students to work in pairs to plan a hypothetical trip to a new city, including discussing places to visit, transport, and accommodation, and then present their plan to the class. Which language teaching method is primarily being employed here?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — The activity emphasizes meaningful interaction, negotiation of meaning, and task completion, which are hallmarks of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Students are using language for a real-world purpose, developing communicative competence. Grammar-Translation focuses on rules and translation, Audio-Lingual on drills and habit formation, and the Direct Method on direct association without translation but often less on complex collaborative tasks.

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A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Direct Method

Question 6

Many drugs are primarily excreted by the kidneys. Which process within the nephron involves the movement of substances from the blood into the renal tubule, representing the initial step of urine formation?

Accepted Answer

B. Glomerular filtration — Glomerular filtration is the initial step in urine formation, occurring in the renal corpuscle. During this process, blood plasma, excluding large proteins and blood cells, is filtered from the glomerulus into Bowman's capsule to form the filtrate. Tubular reabsorption and secretion occur later in the renal tubules.

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A. Tubular reabsorption

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C. Tubular secretion

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D. Micturition

Question 7

The founder of N.S.S. (Nair Service Society) in Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan founded NSS in 1914.‌​‍

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Ayyankali

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Vagbhatananda

Question 8

Name the newly appointed chairman of ISRO (Apr 2016):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar — Dr. A.S. Kiran Kumar was ISRO Chairman from January 2015 to January 2018.‌​‍

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Sankar Aggarwal

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G. Madhavan Nair

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M.T. Thambidurai

Question 9

In Bruner's theory of cognitive development, the 'spiral curriculum' is based on the principle that learning should be structured to revisit topics with increasing depth and complexity. Which of the following best describes this principle?

Accepted Answer

B. Topics are introduced in a spiral manner, revisited at higher levels. — The spiral curriculum involves revisiting foundational topics with increasing complexity and depth to reinforce and build upon prior knowledge. Linear processes (A) and rote memorization (C) are not central to Bruner's approach. Introducing abstract concepts to young children (D) is supported by Bruner's enactive-iconic-symbolic framework.

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A. Learning is a linear process with no repetition.

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C. Learning is best achieved through rote memorization of facts.

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D. Abstract concepts should never be introduced to young children.

Question 10

Art 16(4) allows:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Reservation in government jobs — For backward classes.‌​‍

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Right to strike

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Equal pay

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Freedom to work

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #756