Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #159

Question 1

I have lived here ___ 2010:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

since — Since = point in time.‌​‍

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for

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from

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by

Question 2

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.‌​‍

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 3

What is the conjugate of the complex number z = 2 - 3i?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 + 3i — Replace i with -i. |z|² = z·z̄.‌​‍

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-2 - 3i

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-2 + 3i

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3 + 2i

Question 4

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

Question 5

Parabola y² = 4ax opens:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right — Focus (a,0), directrix x = -a. ‌​‍y²=-4ax opens left; x²=4ay opens up; x²=-4ay opens down.

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Left

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Down

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Up

Question 6

Start facing North. Turn 90° clockwise. Now facing:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

East — North → East.‌​‍

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North

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South

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West

Question 7

Which figure of speech compares using 'like' or 'as'?

Accepted Answer

Simile — Simile: 'brave as a lion'. Metaphor is direct without 'like'/'as'.

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 8

NFSA (National Food Security Act) 2013 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~75% rural + 50% urban population (~67% overall) — 5 kg/person/month. ‌​‍₹3 rice, ₹2 wheat, ₹1 coarse grain. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) for poorest.

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Only BPL

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100%

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10%

Question 9

One word: Logical argument of two premises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syllogism — Syllogism.‌​‍

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Tautology

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Hypothesis

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Paradox

Question 10

Nehru Memorial Museum at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Teen Murti Bhavan — Teen Murti Bhavan, Delhi (former PM residence).‌​‍

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Red Fort

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Rajghat

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Parliament

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #159