Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #11

Question 1

A person who hates people is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope = hater of humankind. Philanthropist = lover of humankind.‌​‍

Answer

Philanthropist

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Polyglot

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Pedestrian

Question 2

The burglars entered the house ___ the owner's absence.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

during — 'During' is used with a noun referring to a period.‌​‍

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while

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after

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on

Question 3

Part ___ of the Constitution deals with Panchayat Raj.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IX — Part IX — Panchayats (added by 73rd Amendment).‌​‍

Answer

X

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VI

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III

Question 4

This is the ___ book I have ever read.

Accepted Answer

worst — Superlative form with 'the' and 'ever' requires 'worst'.

Answer

worse

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worser

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bad

Question 5

Standard electrode potential of SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

0.0 V (reference) — H⁺ + e⁻ ⇌ ½H₂ at 1 atm, 1 M, 25°C. ‌​‍Reference for all other electrode potentials.

Answer

-1.0

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+0.76

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+1.0

Question 6

Which writ is a command issued by a court to a public official to perform his official duty?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mandamus — Mandamus ('we command') orders a public authority to do a public duty.‌​‍

Answer

Habeas Corpus

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Quo-Warranto

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Certiorari

Question 7

Which of the following statements best differentiates Spearman's 'g' factor from Gardner's Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory?

Accepted Answer

A. Spearman's 'g' factor suggests intelligence is a single general ability, whereas Gardner proposes multiple independent forms of intelligence. — Spearman's 'g' factor posits a single general intelligence underlying all cognitive abilities, while Gardner's MI theory argues for eight distinct, independent intelligences (e.g., linguistic, spatial, interpersonal). Option A correctly captures this fundamental difference. The other options misrepresent the theories—Gardner's MI is not solely biological nor is Spearman's theory culture-bound.

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B. Gardner's theory is based on psychometric testing, while Spearman's is derived from observational studies.

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C. Spearman's theory emphasizes cultural factors in intelligence, while Gardner focuses solely on biological predispositions.

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D. The 'g' factor is measured using IQ tests, whereas Gardner's MI is assessed through physiological indicators.

Question 8

Direction: facing East, turn right twice:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — East→S→W.‌​‍

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South

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North

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East

Question 9

Sree Narayana Guru installed the Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which restricted temple rituals to Brahmins.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 10

DV Act (Protection of Women from Domestic Violence) in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — Civil law. ‌​‍Covers physical, sexual, verbal, economic abuse. Protection Officers, Service Providers. ‌​‍Right to residence, maintenance.

Answer

1955

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1975

Answer

1961

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #11