University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #722

Question 1

Laterite soil is the predominant soil type found in many parts of Kerala. This soil type's formation is primarily attributed to which specific set of climatic conditions and associated geological processes?

Accepted Answer

B. High rainfall and high temperatures causing intense leaching of silica and accumulation of iron and aluminum oxides. — Laterite soils form under hot and humid tropical climates with heavy rainfall, which causes intense leaching of soluble bases and silica from the parent rock. This process leaves behind residual oxides of iron and aluminum, giving the soil its characteristic reddish color and often a hard crust. Options A, C, and D describe conditions for the formation of different soil types not typical for laterite in Kerala's climate.

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A. Low temperatures and arid conditions leading to chemical weathering and accumulation of carbonates.

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C. Moderate rainfall and temperate climate promoting the deposition of organic matter and formation of black soils.

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D. Seasonal floods and alluvial deposition in river valleys, leading to highly fertile loamy soils.

Question 2

Synonym of VORACIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Extremely eager/hungry — Voracious = wanting great amounts.

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Slow

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Kind

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Angry

Question 3

Which preposition: 'I am afraid ___ heights.'

Accepted Answer

of — 'Afraid of' is the fixed preposition.

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at

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on

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for

Question 4

The Kudumbashree programme in Kerala focuses on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women's empowerment and poverty alleviation — Kudumbashree (launched 1998) empowers women via neighbourhood SHGs and micro-enterprises.‌​‍

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Digital education

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Tribal welfare

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Environmental protection

Question 5

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.‌​‍

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24

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12

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11

Question 6

The collective noun for a group of sheep is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Flock — Sheep/birds → flock; cattle → herd; wolves → pack; fish → school.‌​‍

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Pack

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Herd

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School

Question 7

Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was the Dewan of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Travancore — Sir C.P. ‌​‍was the last Dewan of Travancore. He wanted Travancore to be independent or join Pakistan.

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Cochin

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Malabar

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Mysore

Question 8

A new drug substance is highly susceptible to photodegradation. Which primary packaging material would be the most appropriate choice to protect the drug from light exposure?

Accepted Answer

C. Amber colored glass bottle — Amber colored glass bottles are specifically designed to filter out ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths (typically below 470 nm), providing excellent protection against photodegradation for light-sensitive drug substances. Clear glass and most clear plastic bottles (like PET) offer minimal light protection, while opaque HDPE might not provide the specific spectrum blocking needed as effectively as amber glass.

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A. Type I clear borosilicate glass

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B. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle

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D. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottle

Question 9

PM from Karnataka:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deve Gowda — H.D. Deve Gowda.‌​‍

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Rao

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Vajpayee

Question 10

India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra) and 5 bronze medals.‌​‍

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4

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7

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5

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #722