Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #92

Question 1

A boy goes south, turns right, then right again and then goes left. ‌​‍In which direction is he now?

Accepted Answer

West — S→W (right)→N (right)→W (left). Final direction: West.‌​‍

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South

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East

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North

Question 2

Emotional Intelligence (EI) popularised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Daniel Goleman (1995) — Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills. ‌​‍Often cited as predictor of success beyond IQ.

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Piaget

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Maslow

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Freud

Question 3

A book which tells the life of another person is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Biography — Biography: about someone by another. Autobiography: written by the subject.‌​‍

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Autobiography

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Journal

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Diary

Question 4

In the human heart, which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation?

Accepted Answer

D. Right ventricle — Deoxygenated blood from the body first enters the right atrium, then flows into the right ventricle. The right ventricle is responsible for pumping this deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery, which carries it to the lungs for oxygenation. The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

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A. Left atrium

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B. Right atrium

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C. Left ventricle

Question 5

As per NEP 2020, what is the recommended student-teacher ratio for foundational and preparatory stages (ages 3-8 years) in schools?

Accepted Answer

C. 1:25 — NEP 2020 recommends a student-teacher ratio of 1:30 for foundational and preparatory stages (ages 3-8 years) to ensure quality early childhood education. Option A (1:20) is stricter than recommended. Option C (1:25) is also stricter. Option D (1:15) is impractical for large classrooms.

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A. 1:20

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B. 1:30

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D. 1:15

Question 6

Find the antonym of 'combat'.

Accepted Answer

Yield — Combat means fight; antonym is Yield (surrender/give in).

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Compete

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Contest

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Fight

Question 7

As per recent Kerala health department reports, which of the following diseases was identified as a significant public health concern in the state during 2023 due to its rising cases and potential for outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

C. Dengue — Dengue was highlighted in Kerala health reports for 2023 due to a surge in cases, attributed to factors like poor waste management and water stagnation. Malaria and Japanese Encephalitis have been suppressed through vector control programs, while Chikungunya cases were fewer compared to Dengue.

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A. Malaria

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B. Japanese Encephalitis

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D. Chikungunya

Question 8

Synonym of INTRICATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complex — Very complicated.‌​‍

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Plain

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Direct

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Simple

Question 9

Antonym of OPTIMIST:

Accepted Answer

Pessimist — Optimist ↔ pessimist.

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Realist

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Cynic

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Hedonist

Question 10

Right to Education is under which article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 21A — Article 21A (86th Amendment, 2002) — free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14.‌​‍

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Article 19

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Article 21

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Article 24

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #92