University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #931

Question 1

Antonym of DARK:

Accepted Answer

Light — Dark ↔ light.

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Dim

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Black

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Shadow

Question 2

A woman experiences indifference towards her family, a sensation as if her internal organs are bearing down and will escape through the vagina, and is ameliorated by vigorous exercise. She also has an aversion to sympathy and desires sour things. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

C. Sepia officinalis — Sepia officinalis is known for its keynotes of indifference to loved ones, bearing-down sensation in the pelvic organs, amelioration from vigorous exercise, aversion to sympathy, and a desire for sour foods. Lilium tigrinum also has bearing-down sensations but is often accompanied by religious mania and hurriedness. Platina is characterized by haughtiness and numbness. Murex purpurea is another uterine remedy but without the strong mental picture of Sepia.

Answer

A. Lilium tigrinum

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B. Platina

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D. Murex purpurea

Question 3

Italy was unified in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1861 (under Cavour, Garibaldi, Mazzini) — Risorgimento — Italian unification completed 1861 (Victor Emmanuel II first King). ‌​‍Rome added 1870.

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1871

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1900

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1848

Question 4

___ Europeans conquered many parts of the world before First World War. ‌​‍(article)

Accepted Answer

The — Definite article 'The' for a specific nationality/group.‌​‍

Answer

An

Answer

None of these

Answer

A

Question 5

Full form of MSY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahila Samridhi Yojana — Mahila Samridhi Yojana (1993) — women's empowerment scheme.‌​‍

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Mahila Samskara Yojana

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Mahila Samyojak Yojana

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Mahila Samskrithi Yojana

Question 6

Start-up India was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — Start-up India was launched on 16 January 2016 to promote entrepreneurship and innovation.‌​‍

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2014

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2015

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2017

Question 7

The Chera dynasty's major port on the Malabar coast during Sangam age was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris (Muchiri, near Kodungallur) — Muziris on the Periyar river traded with Rome (pepper, spices); silted up by 14th century.‌​‍

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Tamralipti

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Sopara

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Karaikkal

Question 8

Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for the reabsorption of most of the filtered water, glucose, and amino acids back into the blood?

Accepted Answer

B. Proximal convoluted tubule — The proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) is the main site for the reabsorption of the bulk of filtered substances, including approximately 65-70% of water, all glucose, and amino acids. The glomerulus is for filtration, the Loop of Henle primarily regulates water and salt concentration, and the collecting duct fine-tunes water reabsorption under hormonal control.

Answer

A. Glomerulus

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C. Loop of Henle

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D. Collecting duct

Question 9

Ayyankali was a member of the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha from which community?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulaya — Ayyankali, a Pulaya leader, was nominated to the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha of Travancore (1912).‌​‍

Answer

Christian

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Ezhava

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Nair

Question 10

Neelakurinji blooms every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 years — 12 years.‌​‍

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5 years

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8 years

Answer

15 years

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #931