Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #101

Question 1

Find odd: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 250

Accepted Answer

250 — All squares except 250.

Answer

121

Answer

144

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225

Question 2

Synonym of LEVITY:

Accepted Answer

Lightness/frivolity — Humor, frivolity.

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Seriousness

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Weight

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Depth

Question 3

The Indian Sociological Society was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1951 (by G. S. Ghurye) — ISS founded 1951 by G. ‌​‍S. Ghurye at Bombay. ‌​‍Publishes Sociological Bulletin journal.

Answer

1920

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1984

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1947

Question 4

One who knows many languages is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polyglot — A Polyglot is a person who knows and can use several languages. ‌​‍While 'linguist' and 'multilingual' are related, 'polyglot' is the standard one-word substitution in PSC.

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Linguist

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Multilingual

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Philologist

Question 5

Following an initial discussion, a science teacher provides students with various materials such as ice cubes, a hot plate, and thermometers. Students are then instructed to work in groups to observe and record the temperature changes as ice melts and water boils, documenting their findings. This activity exemplifies which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Explore — The Explore phase is characterized by students actively investigating phenomena, collecting data, and engaging in hands-on experiences to build direct understanding. The activity described, where students conduct an experiment and record observations, directly aligns with the investigative and experiential nature of the Explore phase, allowing them to gather evidence before formal explanations.

Answer

A. Engage

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B. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 6

The princess has a beautiful white ___ (feminine of horse).‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mare — Mare is the female of horse.‌​‍

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vixen

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horsess

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bitch

Question 7

Arabian Sea cyclone Tauktae Kerala:

Accepted Answer

May 2021 — Severe cyclone near Kerala coast.

Answer

2020

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2019

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2022

Question 8

Complete the series: BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL, ___

Accepted Answer

JQO — BJF, DKH, FMJ, HPL — 1st letter +2 each (B→D→F→H→J). 2nd letter +1,+2,+3,+4 (J→K→M→P→T… variants). 3rd letter +2 each (F→H→J→L→N). Accepted PSC key: JQO.

Answer

KRM

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JON

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KON

Question 9

Meaning of 'eloquent':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fluent and persuasive in speech — Eloquent = expressive, articulate, persuasive speaker.‌​‍

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Silent

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Quiet

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Rude

Question 10

Lithium salts are primarily used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Its therapeutic action is believed to be primarily due to its ability to:

Accepted Answer

C. Modulate intracellular signaling pathways, particularly those involving inositol phosphate. — Lithium's mechanism of action is complex but is primarily associated with its ability to modulate intracellular signaling pathways, especially by interfering with the inositol phosphate pathway and affecting G-protein coupled receptors. It does not directly block dopamine receptors or enhance GABAergic transmission as its primary mechanism, nor does it inhibit MAO, which is the target of MAO inhibitors.

Answer

A. Block dopamine receptors directly.

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B. Enhance GABAergic neurotransmission.

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D. Inhibit monoamine oxidase activity.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #101