University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #755

Question 1

A conjunction in the sentence 'He came but left soon' is:

Accepted Answer

but — 'But' joins two clauses — coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

Answer

came

Answer

left

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soon

Question 2

The 'Wagon Tragedy' during the Malabar Rebellion is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black Hole of Podannur — The Wagon Tragedy, where prisoners suffocated in a closed goods wagon during transport, is called the 'Black Hole of Podannur' (near Coimbatore).‌​‍

Answer

Black Hole of Calcutta

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Jallianwala Bagh of Kerala

Answer

Punnapra Tragedy

Question 3

During muscle contraction, which ion is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and binds to troponin, initiating the sliding filament mechanism?

Accepted Answer

C. Calcium (Ca2+) — Calcium ions (Ca2+) are essential for muscle contraction. Upon nerve stimulation, Ca2+ is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and binds to troponin, causing a conformational change that exposes myosin-binding sites on the actin filaments, allowing the sliding filament mechanism to proceed. Sodium and potassium are crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle action potentials, and chloride helps maintain membrane potential.

Answer

A. Sodium (Na+)

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B. Potassium (K+)

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D. Chloride (Cl-)

Question 4

WHO (World Health Organisation) is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geneva — WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ‌​‍Several other UN agencies are also in Geneva: ILO, UNHCR, WMO, WIPO.

Answer

New York

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Paris

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London

Question 5

Panchayati Raj institutions came into effect with which constitutional amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd — 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj.‌​‍

Answer

79th

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70th

Answer

76th

Question 6

How many days in February in a leap year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

29 — February has 29 days in a leap year, 28 in non-leap.‌​‍

Answer

28

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30

Answer

31

Question 7

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, presented annually for outstanding contributions to the industry. Which of the following statements about this prestigious award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a sculpture. — The J.C. Daniel Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, not ₹10 lakh. All other statements are correct regarding the award, which is the highest state honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema, named after its pioneer, J.C. Daniel, and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

Answer

A. It is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'.

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B. The award is instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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C. The recipient is chosen by a jury appointed by the Kerala State Government.

Question 8

Article 45 of the Constitution (original) directed: (i) Right to Education to Adults (ii) Free and Compulsory Education to Children (iii) Education to children below fourteen (iv) Parent/guardian to provide educational opportunities‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii) and (iii) — Original Article 45 directed the State to provide free compulsory education for children under 14.‌​‍

Answer

Only (iv) and (i)

Answer

Only (i)

Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Antonym of STRONG:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Weak — Strong ↔ weak.‌​‍

Answer

Tough

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Firm

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Powerful

Question 10

Pre-historic site in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Edakkal caves, Marayoor dolmens — Multiple sites.

Answer

Only Edakkal

Answer

Only Marayoor

Answer

None

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #755