University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #624

Question 1

Neutrino hypothesis proposed by:‌​‍

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Pauli (to conserve energy in β-decay) — 1930 'desperate remedy'. ‌​‍Named by Fermi. Detected 1956 (Cowan-Reines). ‌​‍Kajita-McDonald Nobel 2015 for neutrino oscillations.

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Heisenberg

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Dirac

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Fermi

Question 2

India-Russia oil trade:‌​‍

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Surged post Ukraine war — Big increase.‌​‍

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Same

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Decreased

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None

Question 3

Cabinet resignation:

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Collective — Collective (Art 75).

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Individual

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Either

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None

Question 4

The 'Kazhinja' scheme launched by the Kerala government focuses on which of the following health objectives?

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A. Providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women — The 'Kazhinja' scheme is specifically aimed at improving menstrual hygiene by distributing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women in Kerala. Option B refers to a central government initiative, while C and D are unrelated to the scheme's primary focus. The distractors are plausible as they relate to other health programs.

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B. Ensuring universal immunization coverage under Mission Indradhanush

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C. Eradicating malnutrition through supplementary nutrition programs

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D. Promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention

Question 5

I.M. Vijayan football:‌​‍

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Thrissur, Kerala — Thrissur born footballer.‌​‍

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Kannur

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TVM

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Kozhikode

Question 6

If f(x) = 2x + 3, f(2) =

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7 — 2(2) + 3 = 4 + 3 = 7. Linear function with slope 2, y-intercept 3.

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5

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6

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4

Question 7

Which preposition: 'She is married ___ a doctor.'‌​‍

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to — 'Married to' someone.‌​‍

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in

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with

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on

Question 8

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a crucial component of intravenous fluids like normal saline. What is its primary physiological role that makes it essential for maintaining fluid balance?

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B. Maintains osmotic pressure and extracellular fluid volume. — Sodium is the primary cation in the extracellular fluid, and chloride is its main accompanying anion. Together, they are critical for maintaining osmotic pressure, which in turn regulates the distribution of water between intracellular and extracellular compartments, thus maintaining extracellular fluid volume and blood pressure. The other options are not primary physiological roles of NaCl in fluid balance.

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A. Acts as a coenzyme for metabolic reactions.

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C. Directly regulates blood glucose levels.

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D. Functions as a potent antioxidant.

Question 9

A lady drives 15 km west, turns left and goes 10 km, then turns right and goes 18 km. ‌​‍Now she is going in which direction?

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West — W (15) → S (10, after left turn from W) → W (18, after right turn from S). ‌​‍Currently going West.

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South-West

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East

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South

Question 10

A 2-year-old toddler frequently says "no" and insists on doing things independently, even if they struggle. According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is this child primarily navigating?

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B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt — The stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3 years) is characterized by a child's desire for independence and control over their own actions and body, often expressed through saying "no" and striving for self-sufficiency. Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy, Initiative vs. Guilt during the preschool years, and Industry vs. Inferiority during school age.

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A. Trust vs. Mistrust

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C. Initiative vs. Guilt

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D. Industry vs. Inferiority

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #624