Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #85

Question 1

The Untouchability Offences Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1955 — Untouchability (Offences) Act passed 1955; renamed Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976.‌​‍

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1972

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1956

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1961

Question 2

Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:

Accepted Answer

Girls' education — She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.

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Women's right to vote

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Peace only

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Independence

Question 3

Antonym of MISTAKE:

Accepted Answer

Correct — Mistake ↔ correct.

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Error

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Fault

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Blunder

Question 4

What is biomagnification?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Toxin accumulation up food chain — DDT, mercury accumulate.‌​‍

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Reduction

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Nutrient flow

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No effect

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of aseptic technique?

Accepted Answer

A. Using sterile equipment and supplies — Using sterile equipment and supplies is a key principle of aseptic technique. Aseptic technique involves using sterile equipment and supplies to prevent microbial contamination, and it is an essential aspect of preparing sterile solutions. Minimizing the number of people involved in the preparation of a sterile solution and working in a clean and well-ventilated area are also important principles of aseptic technique, but using sterile equipment and supplies is the most critical aspect.

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B. Minimizing the number of people involved in the preparation of a sterile solution

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C. Working in a clean and well-ventilated area

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D. All of the above

Question 6

In the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system of Kerala, which body is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the developmental plans of the Block Panchayats and Grama Panchayats within its jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A. District Planning Committee — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is mandated under Article 243ZD of the Constitution to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities and to coordinate their development. It ensures that local plans align with district-level priorities. Options B and C are advisory or executive bodies but not responsible for coordination. Option D (Taluk Treasury Officer) handles financial transactions, not planning or coordination.

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B. State Planning Board

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C. Block Development Office

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D. Taluk Treasury Officer

Question 7

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.‌​‍

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1939

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1918

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1929

Question 8

Synonym of PUNGENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sharp — Strong, sharp (smell/taste).‌​‍

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Dull

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Bland

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Mild

Question 9

Synonym of PROPITIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Favorable — Favorable.‌​‍

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Bad

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Hostile

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Unfavorable

Question 10

Mannam, the founder of NSS, is a popular name for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan is popularly called 'Mannam'; he founded NSS in 1914.‌​‍

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P. K. Mannath

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Mannathu Madhavan Nair

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Kumaran Asan

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #85