Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #63

Question 1

Which article is called the 'Heart and Soul of the Constitution' by Dr. ‌​‍B.R. Ambedkar?

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Article 32 — Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) was called the heart and soul of the Constitution by Ambedkar because it guarantees the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.‌​‍

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Article 14

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Article 19

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Article 21

Question 2

Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, is located in which district of Kerala?

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Idukki — Anamudi (2,695 m) is in Idukki district, within the Eravikulam National Park. It is the highest peak in South India and the Western Ghats.

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

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Thrissur

Question 3

A public health survey in a district reveals a strong correlation between lower educational attainment and higher rates of chronic diseases. This observation highlights the significance of which of the following in influencing community health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

C. Social determinants of health — Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to resources. Lower educational attainment is a key social determinant that can impact health literacy, employment, income, and access to healthy environments, thereby influencing chronic disease rates. While genetics and lifestyle play roles, they don't fully explain the observed social gradient in health disparities. Advanced medical technology is a healthcare resource, not a primary determinant of population-level health disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices alone

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D. Availability of advanced medical technology

Question 4

DNS converts:‌​‍

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Domain names to IP addresses — DNS (Domain Name System) converts human-readable domain names (google.com) to IP addresses (142.250.x.x).‌​‍

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Text to speech

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Images to text

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Audio to text

Question 5

India observes 'National Space Day' on:‌​‍

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23 August — National Space Day — 23 August — marks Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing (2023).‌​‍

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15 August

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18 May

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19 April

Question 6

Antonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

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Permanent — Ephemeral = short-lived. Antonym = permanent.‌​‍

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Brief

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Temporary

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Fleeting

Question 7

Synonym of PRECOCIOUS:‌​‍

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Advanced — Developed early.‌​‍

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Backward

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Late-blooming

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Slow

Question 8

What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes action research from traditional academic research in an educational setting?

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A. It is conducted by practitioners to solve immediate, specific problems in their own context. — Action research is fundamentally participatory and contextual, focusing on practical problem-solving and improvement within the practitioner's own setting. Unlike traditional research, its primary goal is not generalizability or theory-building, but rather immediate, localized change. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics more aligned with traditional, formal research.

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B. It primarily aims to generate generalizable theories applicable across diverse settings.

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C. It strictly adheres to pre-defined experimental designs and statistical analyses.

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D. It requires extensive external funding and approval from institutional review boards.

Question 9

Synonym of LATENT:

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Hidden — Hidden, potential.

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Active

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Obvious

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Public

Question 10

First Finance Minister:

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.

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C.D. Deshmukh

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John Mathai

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Liaquat Ali

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #63