University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #663

Question 1

In the human respiratory system, the primary site for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air and blood is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with very thin walls, surrounded by capillaries. This structure provides a large surface area and short diffusion distance, making them the most efficient site for the rapid exchange of oxygen into the blood and carbon dioxide out of the blood.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchioles

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D. Larynx

Question 2

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.‌​‍

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

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Jainism

Question 3

Biden withdrawal 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

July 2024 — Dropped out July 2024.‌​‍

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January

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October

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Never

Question 4

Which of the following is a key recommendation of the NEP 2020 regarding the teaching of mother tongue or local language in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. It should be mandatory till Grade 5, with flexibility thereafter. — The NEP 2020 emphasizes multilingualism and suggests that the medium of instruction should be the mother tongue or local language up to Grade 5, with flexibility for continuation beyond. It does not mandate sole use of local languages or phase out mother tongue instruction prematurely.

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B. It should be the sole medium of instruction in all government schools.

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C. It should be completely phased out in favor of English.

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D. It should be introduced only at the university level.

Question 5

If CAT = 24, DOG = ?

Accepted Answer

26 — C(3)+A(1)+T(20)=24. D(4)+O(15)+G(7)=26.

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24

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25

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27

Question 6

Series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

Accepted Answer

EV — Forward/reverse alphabet pairs.

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EW

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FV

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EZ

Question 7

Global Biofuels Alliance was launched during India's G20 presidency by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India, USA, and Brazil — The Global Biofuels Alliance was co-initiated by India, USA, and Brazil during the G20 New Delhi Summit.‌​‍

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All G20 members

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15 countries

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19 countries

Question 8

Resolution of a measurement is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Least count — smallest change detectable — Vernier caliper LC = 0.01 cm; screw gauge 0.001 cm. ‌​‍Measurement reported to least count precision.

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Maximum value

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Mean

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Error

Question 9

T. H. Marshall divided citizenship into:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Civil, Political, Social — T. ‌​‍H. Marshall (1950) traced citizenship evolution: 18th C civil rights → 19th C political → 20th C social rights.

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National, State, Local

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Economic, Political, Religious

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Legal, Moral, Cultural

Question 10

RAM is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Volatile, random access, fast — Contents lost on power-off. ‌​‍DRAM needs refreshing; SRAM (cache) faster but expensive. ROM non-volatile.

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Non-volatile

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Slow

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Only for reading

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #663