Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #256

Question 1

The recent expansion of BRICS, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran to join, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives in the international system?

Accepted Answer

C. To strengthen economic cooperation and increase the collective voice of the Global South in international financial institutions. — The primary objective behind the expansion of BRICS is to bolster economic cooperation among its members and amplify the influence of the Global South on the global stage, particularly within existing international financial and governance structures. While discussions about a unified currency (B) or challenging existing blocs (A) may arise, they are not the immediate or stated primary aims of the expansion. Option D is a niche area not central to BRICS's broader strategic goals.

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A. To create a military alliance to counter NATO's influence in global security.

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B. To establish a unified currency for international trade among all member states.

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D. To form a new global regulatory body for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Question 2

Who said 'Although a rebel, Pazhassi Raja was one of the natural chieftains of the country and might be considered on that account rather a fallen enemy'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thomas Harvey Baber — British official Thomas Harvey Baber supervised Pazhassi Raja's funeral and made this comment.‌​‍

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William Logan

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K.M. Panicker

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Arthur Wellesley

Question 3

The Olympic Games are held every:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4 years — Summer Olympics are held every 4 years. ‌​‍Winter Olympics also every 4 years (offset by 2).

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2 years

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3 years

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5 years

Question 4

Onam lottery name:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvonam Bumper — Thiruvonam Bumper.‌​‍

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Christmas Bumper

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Vishu Bumper

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All

Question 5

Kerala population (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 cr — 3.34 crore.‌​‍

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4.34 cr

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5.34 cr

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2.34 cr

Question 6

RCB WPL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — RCB won WPL 2024.‌​‍

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Won 2024

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Lost

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Champions 2024

Question 7

Synonym of RECONDITE:

Accepted Answer

Obscure — Little known.

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Obvious

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Simple

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Clear

Question 8

Which of the following is a common ethical consideration in classroom action research?

Accepted Answer

B. Obtaining informed consent from students and parents — Ethical action research requires transparency and respect for participants, including obtaining informed consent from students and parents (B). The other options are either irrelevant (A), unethical (C), or methodologically flawed (D).

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A. Ensuring the research results are published anonymously

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C. Focusing only on high-performing students for better results

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D. Using experimental groups without control groups

Question 9

A child receives a vaccine against measles. This type of immunity, where the body actively produces antibodies after exposure to an antigen (either naturally or through vaccination), is known as:

Accepted Answer

D. Active artificial immunity — Active artificial immunity is acquired when the body's immune system is stimulated to produce its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen through vaccination. The vaccine introduces a weakened or inactivated form of the pathogen, prompting the immune response without causing the disease. Passive immunity involves receiving pre-formed antibodies.

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A. Passive natural immunity

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B. Active natural immunity

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C. Passive artificial immunity

Question 10

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'He sat under the tree.' ('under'):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preposition — 'Under' shows relation between 'sat' and 'tree' → preposition.‌​‍

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Noun

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Conjunction

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Adverb

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #256