Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #20

Question 1

The idiom 'at your beck and call' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

under someone's absolute control — To be at someone's beck and call = always available to do their bidding.‌​‍

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under someone's protection

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without deliberation

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praising himself

Question 2

'Kannimara teak' is one of the world's largest teak tree found in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parambikulam — Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Palakkad — Kannimara teak.‌​‍

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Chimmini

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Kottiyoor

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Aaralam

Question 3

Aadhaar Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — Aadhaar Act 2016.‌​‍

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2017

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2014

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2018

Question 4

The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha (per Constitution) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

552 — Max 552: up to 530 from states, 20 from UTs (current 543 elected).‌​‍

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545

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625

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500

Question 5

A student consistently scores high marks in diverse subjects like Mathematics, English literature, and Physics, demonstrating a strong underlying cognitive ability across these areas. According to Charles Spearman's theory of intelligence, this consistent high performance is best explained by the presence of a strong:

Accepted Answer

B. General factor (g-factor) — Spearman's theory posits a 'g-factor' (general intelligence) that underlies performance across various cognitive tasks, and 's-factors' (specific intelligence) unique to particular tasks. The student's consistent high performance across diverse subjects indicates a strong general cognitive ability, which is the g-factor. Specific factors would account for variations in performance on individual tasks, not overall consistency.

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A. Specific factor (s-factor)

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C. Multiple intelligences

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D. Practical intelligence

Question 6

The Allahabad HC ruling on Indira Gandhi's election in 1975 was delivered by:

Accepted Answer

Justice Jagmohan Lal Sinha — Justice J.L. Sinha nullified Indira Gandhi's 1971 election in Raj Narain vs Indira Gandhi (June 1975).

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Justice H.R. Khanna

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Justice A.N. Ray

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Justice P.N. Bhagwati

Question 7

Anganwadi provides services to children under the age of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 years — Anganwadi (ICDS) covers children 0-6 years.‌​‍

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4 years

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5 years

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7 years

Question 8

Delimitation Commission headed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Retd SC judge — Retired SC judge.‌​‍

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CEC

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CJI

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PM

Question 9

When administering an intramuscular (IM) injection to an adult patient, which site is generally considered the safest and most preferred due to its adequate muscle mass and distance from major nerves and blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

D. Ventrogluteal site — The ventrogluteal site is the preferred and safest site for most adult IM injections. It offers a large muscle mass, is relatively free of major nerves and blood vessels, and has a thinner layer of subcutaneous tissue compared to the dorsogluteal site, reducing the risk of sciatic nerve damage. The deltoid and vastus lateralis are also used but have smaller muscle mass or are less consistently safe than the ventrogluteal site for larger volumes or certain medications.

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A. Deltoid muscle

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B. Dorsogluteal site

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C. Vastus lateralis muscle

Question 10

How do autobiography and biography differ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autobio: by oneself. Bio: by someone else — Gandhi's 'My Experiments with Truth' is autobio. ‌​‍Memoir: focus on specific period/theme, not whole life.

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Neither exists

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Both by others

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Same

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #20