University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #783

Question 1

T20 World Cup 2024 was co-hosted by:‌​‍

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USA and West Indies — The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup was co-hosted by the USA and West Indies; India won the title.‌​‍

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India and Sri Lanka

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Australia and New Zealand

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England and Ireland

Question 2

Area of parallelogram:

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base×height — bh.

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(1/2)bh

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b+h

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s²

Question 3

Which layer of the skin acts as the primary barrier to the absorption of many topically applied medications, due to its tightly packed, keratinized cells?

Accepted Answer

C. Stratum corneum — The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells. This tightly packed, lipid-rich structure forms a formidable barrier, significantly limiting the penetration of most substances, including topically applied medications. The dermis and hypodermis are deeper layers, and while the entire epidermis contributes, the stratum corneum is the most critical barrier component.

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A. Dermis

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B. Hypodermis

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D. Epidermis (excluding stratum corneum)

Question 4

In the early 19th century, Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion in Travancore was a significant resistance against British paramountcy. Which of the following factors most accurately represents the primary catalyst for his uprising?

Accepted Answer

B. The demand for increased financial subsidies from Travancore by the British Resident and the growing interference in state administration. — Velu Thampi Dalawa's rebellion was primarily triggered by the oppressive demands for increased financial subsidies (arrears) from Travancore by the British Resident, Colonel Macaulay, and the escalating British interference in the state's internal administration. His famous Kundara Proclamation vividly expressed these grievances, rallying people against the British and their local allies. The other options represent either later developments, less direct causes, or inaccurate historical contexts for the primary catalyst of his rebellion.

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A. The British imposition of a uniform legal code across all princely states, undermining local customs.

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C. The British support for Christian missionaries, which was perceived as a threat to Hindu religious traditions.

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D. The British efforts to abolish the practice of slavery in Travancore, which affected the economic interests of the ruling class.

Question 5

Antonym of HUMBLE:‌​‍

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Arrogant — Humble ↔ arrogant.‌​‍

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Quiet

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Modest

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Simple

Question 6

If the following words are arranged according to dictionary order, which will be the third word in that order: Excellence, Excerpt, Exceedingly, Exceptionable?‌​‍

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Exceptionable — Dictionary order: Exceedingly, Excellence, Exceptionable, Excerpt. ‌​‍('Excep' precedes 'Excer' as 'p' < 'r'.) Third word = Exceptionable.

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Exceedingly

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Excellence

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Excerpt

Question 7

The Atlantic Islands (Madeira, Azores, Canary, Cape Verde) served as key bases for:

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Portuguese and Spanish transatlantic expeditions — These islands were stopover points for food/water on the route to Africa, India and the Americas.

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British colonisers in India

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Roman naval campaigns

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French fur trade

Question 8

Which symbol must every formula in MS Excel begin with?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

= (equals) — In Excel, every formula must begin with the = (equals) sign. ‌​‍For example: =SUM(A1:A10), =AVERAGE(B1:B5).

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+ (plus)

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# (hash)

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@ (at)

Question 9

Art 22 deals with:‌​‍

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Protection against arrest and detention — Must be told grounds, lawyer access, magistrate in 24 hrs.‌​‍

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Education

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Cultural rights

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Freedom of religion

Question 10

Which part of the Constitution contains provisions on citizenship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part II (Articles 5-11) — Part II covers citizenship at the commencement of Constitution. ‌​‍Further provisions made by Citizenship Act 1955.

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Part I

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Part III

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Part IV

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #783