Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #141

Question 1

Part V:

Accepted Answer

Union — Union government (Art 52-151).

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State

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DPSP

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FR

Question 2

Synonym of MERCURIAL:

Accepted Answer

Volatile — Changeable in mood.

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Stable

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Calm

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Constant

Question 3

Short Duration Discussion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours rule — Rule 193 — up to 2.5 hours.‌​‍

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Whole day

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1 hour

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5 hours

Question 4

Which branch of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "rest and digest" responses, such as slowing heart rate and increasing digestion?

Accepted Answer

C. Parasympathetic Nervous System — The Parasympathetic Nervous System conserves energy and promotes "rest and digest" functions, leading to decreased heart rate, increased digestive activity, and pupil constriction. In contrast, the Sympathetic Nervous System governs "fight or flight" responses.

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A. Somatic Nervous System

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B. Sympathetic Nervous System

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D. Central Nervous System

Question 5

Monday + 72 days = ?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 72÷7 = 10 weeks + 2 days. Monday + 2 = Wednesday.

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Question 6

Cherry blossoms in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shillong region — Meghalaya, Shillong.‌​‍

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Kashmir

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Sikkim

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Meghalaya

Question 7

The first cyber police station in India was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bangalore — Bangalore had India's first cyber crime police station.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Thiruvananthapuram

Question 8

Idiom: 'They were ___.' (accused me wrongly)

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barking up the wrong tree — Barking up the wrong tree = pursuing a wrong line of thought.

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looking a gift horse in the mouth

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blowing hot and cold

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one for the road

Question 9

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, a private unaided school in Kerala is mandated to reserve 25% of its entry-level seats for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups. Which of the following is a direct implication of this provision for the school?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must provide free and compulsory education to these admitted children up to the completion of elementary education (Class VIII). — The RTE Act, 2009, specifically mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and Disadvantaged Groups. These children are entitled to free and compulsory education until the completion of elementary education (typically Class VIII or up to age 14), with the state reimbursing the schools for the expenses incurred. Options B, C, and D contradict the provisions of the RTE Act, which prohibits screening tests and ensures state reimbursement for EWS admissions.

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B. The school is exempt from this reservation if it does not receive any financial aid from the state government.

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C. The school can conduct a proficiency test for EWS children seeking admission to ensure they meet the academic standards.

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D. The financial burden of educating these children must be entirely borne by the school without any government reimbursement.

Question 10

Wayanad district was carved out of which districts?

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode and Kannur — Wayanad was formed on 1 November 1980 from parts of Kozhikode and Kannur districts.

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Malappuram and Kozhikode

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Palakkad and Kozhikode

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Kannur and Kasaragod

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #141