University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #952

Question 1

Deepest freshwater lake:

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Baikal 1642m.

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Tanganyika

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Vostok

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Issyk-Kul

Question 2

'Pandora's box' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Source of many unforeseen troubles — From Greek mythology.‌​‍

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A treasure

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A puzzle

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A gift

Question 3

Number series: 5, 11, 19, 29, 41, ?

Accepted Answer

55 — Differences: 6,8,10,12,14. 41+14=55.

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51

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53

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50

Question 4

Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala Model of Development that differentiates it from other models in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Focus on equitable social development and human development indicators — The Kerala Model prioritizes social indicators like health, education, and gender equality over pure economic metrics. Option B is correct because Kerala's high Human Development Index (HDI) despite lower per capita income contrasts with India's traditional growth-centric models. Options A, C, and D reflect conventional development approaches but are not central to Kerala's paradigm.

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A. High per capita income coupled with high industrial growth

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C. Emphasis on rapid urbanization and infrastructure-led growth

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D. Reliance on foreign direct investment for economic expansion

Question 5

Structuralism was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wundt and Titchener — Analyse conscious experience into basic elements via introspection. ‌​‍Functionalism (William James): purpose of behavior.

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James

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Freud

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Watson

Question 6

The longest Constitution in the world belongs to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India — The Indian Constitution is the longest written constitution in the world, with 470 articles (originally 395), 25 parts, and 12 schedules.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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China

Question 7

A patient suffering from joint pains experiences severe pain on first motion, which gradually improves with continued motion. The pains are worse from cold, damp weather and drafts. There is also a characteristic red, triangular tip on the tongue. What is the most likely remedy?

Accepted Answer

B. Rhus toxicodendron — Rhus toxicodendron is strongly indicated by the modality of pain being worse on first motion but better by continued motion, aggravation from cold and damp, and the presence of a red, triangular tip on the tongue. Bryonia has pains worse by any motion. Ledum palustre is indicated for coldness of affected parts and amelioration by cold applications. Colchicum is known for gouty pains and extreme sensitivity to odors.

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A. Bryonia alba

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C. Ledum palustre

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D. Colchicum autumnale

Question 8

Solution of dy/dx = ky:

Accepted Answer

y = C·e^(kx) — Exponential growth/decay. Population, radioactivity, Newton cooling.

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y = kx

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y = x^k

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y = ln(kx)

Question 9

The Residual powers belong to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre (Union) — Residual powers (subjects not in any list) belong to the Centre/Union Government — unlike USA where they go to states.‌​‍

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States

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Both

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Judiciary

Question 10

Muzhappilangad drive-in beach:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur district — drivable beach.‌​‍

Answer

Kozhikode

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Kasaragod

Answer

Kochi

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #952