University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #754

Question 1

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is crucial for understanding global climate change. Which of the following actions is NOT a primary function of the IPCC?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing specific policy recommendations for national governments to reduce emissions. — The IPCC's role is to assess and synthesize scientific information related to climate change, its impacts, and potential response options. It provides policy-relevant information to governments but explicitly refrains from prescribing specific policies or making recommendations to individual nations, as policy decisions are the prerogative of sovereign states. Options A, C, and D accurately describe core functions of the IPCC's assessment process.

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A. Providing comprehensive assessments of the scientific basis of climate change.

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C. Assessing the impacts of climate change and options for adaptation and mitigation.

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D. Reviewing and synthesizing thousands of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Question 2

Kerala's largest district by population:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram (2011) — Malappuram.‌​‍

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TVM

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 3

Kerala coastline divided into:

Accepted Answer

3 — sand coast, cliff coast, backwater — Three types.

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2

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1

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Varies

Question 4

One word: Opposite-meaning word:

Accepted Answer

Antonym — Antonym.

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Synonym

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Homonym

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Acronym

Question 5

CUSAT campus:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Cochin University of Science and Technology.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

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TVM

Question 6

Kerala's first Deputy CM:

Accepted Answer

R. Sankar — R. Sankar — first Deputy CM (1960-62).

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E.M.S.

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C.H. Mohammed Koya

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K.R. Gowri

Question 7

100, 96, 91, 85, 78, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

70 — Differences: -4,-5,-6,-7. Next = -8. 78-8 = 70.‌​‍

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71

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72

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74

Question 8

Antonym of LOSE:

Accepted Answer

Find — Lose ↔ find.

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Misplace

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Drop

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Fail

Question 9

DGP Kerala 2024:

Accepted Answer

Anil Kant — Anil Kant was DGP; check current.

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Shaik Darvesh Saheb

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Sanjay Kundu

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Varies

Question 10

The National Health Policy (NHP) in India emphasizes reducing out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare, particularly for medicines. Which of the following government initiatives, directly impacting pharmacists and drug availability, is primarily aimed at achieving this objective by promoting affordable alternatives?

Accepted Answer

B. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). — The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a direct outcome of the NHP's focus on affordability. It aims to provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, significantly reducing the financial burden on patients. While other options are important health initiatives, their primary objective is not the broad promotion of affordable drug alternatives to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure.

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A. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

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C. National AIDS Control Programme (NACP).

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D. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #754