University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #102

Question 1

Kerala Sabari Rail — planned:

Accepted Answer

Angamaly-Erumeli — Sabari Rail project (proposed).

Answer

TVM-Kannur

Answer

Kochi-TVM

Answer

None

Question 2

Antonym of LAZY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Active — Lazy ↔ active.‌​‍

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Sluggish

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Slow

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Idle

Question 3

Modulus of z = 3 + 4i:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — |z| = √(a² + b²) = √(9+16) = 5. Argand plane: distance from origin.‌​‍

Answer

√7

Answer

25

Answer

7

Question 4

The synonym of 'PRUDENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wise — Prudent = wise, showing care and thought for the future.‌​‍

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Reckless

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Foolish

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Brave

Question 5

Which glycoside is responsible for the sweet taste of Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)?

Accepted Answer

A. Glycyrrhizin — Glycyrrhizin is the major sweet-tasting glycoside in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), 50 times sweeter than sucrose. Rutin, hesperidin, and quercetin are flavonoids found in other plants but not in licorice.

Answer

B. Rutin

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C. Hesperidin

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D. Quercetin

Question 6

The Andes Mountains are in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South America — The Andes is the longest continental mountain range, running along western South America (~7,000 km).‌​‍

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Europe

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Asia

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Africa

Question 7

Synonym of PLAUDITS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Praise — Applause.‌​‍

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Criticism

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Insults

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Silence

Question 8

Willingdon Island is located in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Willingdon Island is a man-made island in Kochi, Kerala, created by Robert Bristow in the 1920s-30s during the development of Cochin Port.

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 9

Under which constitutional provision does the High Court exercise its power of judicial review over administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 226 of the Constitution — The correct answer is B. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes, including judicial review of administrative actions. Option A (Article 32) pertains to the Supreme Court's power, C (Article 143) deals with advisory jurisdiction, and D (Article 136) is about special leave to appeal, making them incorrect.

Answer

A. Article 32 of the Constitution

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C. Article 143 of the Constitution

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D. Article 136 of the Constitution

Question 10

Synonym of CHURLISH:

Accepted Answer

Rude — Bad-tempered, rude.

Answer

Polite

Answer

Kind

Answer

Shy

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #102