Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #32

Question 1

Choose the correct relative pronoun: 'The boy ___ helped us is my cousin.'

Accepted Answer

who — 'Who' is used for people as subject; 'whom' as object; 'which' for things.

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which

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whose

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whom

Question 2

Kerala Police mascot:

Accepted Answer

Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.

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Tiger

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Lion

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None

Question 3

Synonym of ASSIDUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Diligent — Showing great care and perseverance.

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Lazy

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Careless

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Quick

Question 4

Under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the 'Health and Wellness Centres' (HWCs) are designed to provide comprehensive primary health care. Which of the following services is NOT primarily delivered through HWCs?

Accepted Answer

B. Treatment of advanced cancer and open heart surgeries — HWCs focus on primary care and early detection, not advanced surgical interventions. Options A, C, and D are core functions of HWCs under AB-PMJAY. Distractors like 'advanced cancer treatment' are tertiary care services, not part of HWCs' scope.

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A. Prevention and management of communicable diseases

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C. Screening and management of non-communicable diseases

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D. Maternal and child health services including immunization

Question 5

9th Schedule laws (original):

Accepted Answer

To protect agrarian reforms — Added by 1st Amendment to shield land reforms.

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All

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Any

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Only few

Question 6

A cylinder of radius 4 cm and height 10 cm is melted and recasted into a sphere of radius 2 cm. How many such spheres are got?

Accepted Answer

25 — Cyl vol = π×16×10 = 160π. Sphere vol = (4/3)π×8 = 32π/3. Number = 160π/(32π/3) = 15. Hmm — actually 160π × 3/(32π) = 15. Answer: 15.

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30

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15

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28

Question 7

It is better to ___ a good dictionary to find the exact meaning of the word.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

look up — 'Look up' = consult a reference source.‌​‍

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look at

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look on

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look for

Question 8

Art 50 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separation of judiciary from executive — Separation of judiciary from executive.‌​‍

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Panchayats

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Cottage industries

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UCC

Question 9

According to Piaget's theory, a child in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years) is most likely to struggle with which type of problem?

Accepted Answer

B. Solving hypothetical problems involving 'what if' scenarios. — The concrete operational stage is characterized by logical thinking about concrete events but difficulty with abstract or hypothetical scenarios, which aligns with option B. Piaget noted that children in this stage rely on tangible, observable situations, making hypothetical deductions challenging. Options A and D are achievable in this stage, while option C is more related to memory than operational thought.

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A. Understanding that 5 + 3 = 8 is the same as 3 + 5 = 8 (commutativity).

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C. Recalling factual information about historical events.

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D. Organizing objects based on multiple attributes (e.g., size and color).

Question 10

A student scores high on Sternberg's Sternberg Triarchic Abilities Test (STAT) in the 'practical intelligence' component. Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates this type of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

C. Adapting to a new school environment by learning unwritten social norms. — Sternberg's practical intelligence refers to the ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations and adapt to environmental demands. Scenario C exemplifies this by describing the student's skill in navigating social contexts, a hallmark of practical intelligence. The other options align with analytical intelligence (A), creative intelligence (B), or rote memorization (D).

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A. Solving complex algebraic equations quickly.

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B. Composing a poem using metaphors and rhymes.

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D. Memorizing historical dates and events for a test.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #32