University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #948

Question 1

O. Chandu Menon — English translation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both true — translated by Dumergue.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Indulekha translated

Answer

By W. Dumergue

Question 2

The ratio of sines (Snell's law) stated in terms of angles: n₁ sin θ₁ = n₂ sin θ₂ implies when light enters a denser medium, the angle:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Decreases (bends toward normal) — Going rarer→denser, refracted ray bends toward the normal.‌​‍

Answer

Becomes 90°

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Increases

Answer

Stays same

Question 3

The area of a triangle is 216 cm² and its sides are in the ratio 3:4:5. The perimeter of the triangle is:

Accepted Answer

72 cm — 3-4-5 right triangle. Sides 3k, 4k, 5k. Area = (1/2)(3k)(4k) = 6k² = 216 → k²=36 → k=6. Perimeter = 12k = 72 cm.

Answer

60 cm

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100 cm

Answer

56 cm

Question 4

Kabini flows to:

Accepted Answer

Cauvery — Cauvery tributary.

Answer

Periyar

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Question 5

If 1 January 2023 is Sunday, what day is 1 January 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Monday — 2023 is not a leap year → 365 days → 52 weeks + 1 odd day. Sunday + 1 = Monday.‌​‍

Answer

Sunday

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Tuesday

Answer

Wednesday

Question 6

Idiom: 'They were ___.' (accused me wrongly)

Accepted Answer

barking up the wrong tree — Barking up the wrong tree = pursuing a wrong line of thought.

Answer

looking a gift horse in the mouth

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blowing hot and cold

Answer

one for the road

Question 7

Complete the conditional: 'If I had a car, I ___'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

would drop you at the bus stop — Second conditional: If + past, would + base verb → 'would drop'.‌​‍

Answer

could have dropped you at the bus stop

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will drop you at the bus stop

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would have dropped you at the bus stop

Question 8

First Indian Navy Chief:

Accepted Answer

R.D. Katari — Adm R.D. Katari (1958).

Answer

Nanda

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Krishnan

Answer

Saran

Question 9

India mobile subscribers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~1.16 billion — Around 1.16B total mobile subs.‌​‍

Answer

2B

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500M

Answer

50M

Question 10

India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, initiated to strengthen ties with its immediate neighbours, is characterized by a multi-faceted approach. Which of the following statements best encapsulates the core strategic rationale and operational pillars of this policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Seeks to foster mutual prosperity, regional stability, and enhanced connectivity through development cooperation, capacity building, and people-to-people exchanges, thereby safeguarding India's strategic interests. — Option C accurately reflects the comprehensive nature of India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, which emphasizes shared growth, regional stability, and soft power initiatives like connectivity and capacity building to secure India's strategic interests. Option A misrepresents the policy as one of military dominance rather than cooperation. Option B is contrary to the policy's spirit of engagement and collaboration. Option D incorrectly suggests that dispute resolution is a prerequisite for engagement, whereas the policy often aims to build trust and cooperation even amidst existing disagreement

Answer

A. Primarily focuses on establishing India's military hegemony in the region to counter external influences and ensure exclusive access to resources.

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B. Aims to isolate non-compliant neighbours through economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure until they align with India's foreign policy objectives.

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D. Prioritizes the resolution of all bilateral territorial disputes as a prerequisite for any significant economic or strategic collaboration with neighbouring states.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #948