University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #622

Question 1

Odd one: Venus, Mars, Moon, Jupiter‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Moon — Moon is a satellite. Others are planets.‌​‍

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Venus

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Mars

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Jupiter

Question 2

A patient is kept NPO (nil per os) for an elective surgical procedure scheduled for the next morning. Which primary metabolic process will be immediately activated to maintain stable blood glucose levels in the fasting state?

Accepted Answer

C. Glycogenolysis — Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream, which is the primary mechanism for maintaining blood glucose during short-term fasting. Glycolysis breaks down glucose, glycogenesis stores glucose, and lipogenesis converts excess glucose into fat.

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A. Glycolysis

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B. Glycogenesis

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D. Lipogenesis

Question 3

Symbol of Sodium:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Na — Na (Latin: Natrium).‌​‍

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So

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Sd

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No

Question 4

A surgical instrument needs to be free of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores, before being used in an invasive procedure. Which process is essential to achieve this level of cleanliness?

Accepted Answer

D. Sterilization. — Sterilization is the process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life, including highly resistant bacterial spores, making it essential for instruments used in invasive procedures. Disinfection reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms but does not necessarily kill spores. Antisepsis applies to living tissue, and sanitization reduces contamination to safe levels.

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A. Disinfection.

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B. Antisepsis.

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C. Sanitization.

Question 5

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares 'Justice, Social, Economic and Political'. Which of the following best explains the significance of specifying these three dimensions of Justice?

Accepted Answer

B. It emphasizes the state's role in establishing a welfare society by addressing inequalities in all spheres of life. — The Preamble's mention of Social, Economic, and Political Justice signifies a comprehensive vision for a welfare state. It mandates the state to actively work towards eliminating inequalities and promoting fairness in societal structures, economic opportunities, and political participation, rather than just legal enforcement or limited aspects like property rights.

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A. It ensures that justice is only administered through the legal and political systems, not social reforms.

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C. It limits the concept of justice to economic equality, excluding social and political aspects.

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D. It guarantees that all citizens will have equal property rights, irrespective of their social or economic standing.

Question 6

Religious fundamentalism is:

Accepted Answer

Modern response: strict return to 'fundamentals' of scripture against modernisation — Fundamentalism is a modern phenomenon — reaction to modernity, secularisation. Term originated in American Protestantism (1910s).

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Ancient religion

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Atheism

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Mysticism

Question 7

Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of Kerala's human development model compared to other Indian states?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasis on gender equity and social welfare programmes — Kerala's model prioritizes human development through social welfare and gender equity, as seen in programmes like Kudumbashree and high literacy rates, rather than industrial growth or urbanization. This approach contrasts with other states that focus primarily on economic indicators.

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A. High economic growth rate driven by industrialization

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B. Universal primary education with high enrollment ratios

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D. Rapid urbanization with modern infrastructure development

Question 8

Rowlatt Act (Black Act):

Accepted Answer

1919 — 1919 — allowed detention without trial, curtailed civil liberties.

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1918

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1920

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1922

Question 9

A person who cannot speak is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dumb / Mute — Dumb/mute = unable to speak; today 'mute' is preferred as 'dumb' has pejorative use.‌​‍

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Blind

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Deaf

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Lame

Question 10

The Rajya Sabha members are elected for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve 6-year terms. 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

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4 years

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5 years

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Lifetime

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #622