Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #275

Question 1

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness demonstrates remarkable resilience, actively participating in support groups, seeking second opinions, and making plans for their remaining time, rather than succumbing to despair. According to psychodynamic theory, which part of the mind is primarily responsible for this healthy, reality-oriented coping?

Accepted Answer

C. Ego — In psychodynamic theory, the Ego functions on the reality principle, mediating between the primal urges of the Id, the moral demands of the Superego, and the constraints of the external world. It is responsible for rational thought, problem-solving, and healthy coping mechanisms that allow an individual to adapt to reality. The Id operates on the pleasure principle, the Superego embodies moral standards, and the Unconscious holds thoughts and feelings outside of awareness.

Answer

A. Id

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B. Superego

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D. Unconscious

Question 2

A new agricultural policy aims to promote cultivation of plantation crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, alongside developing adventure tourism and hydroelectric projects. Which physiographic division of Kerala would be the primary focus for implementing such a policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Highlands — The Highlands, characterized by high elevations, steep slopes, and dense forests, provide the ideal climatic conditions and topography for plantation crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom. This region is also suitable for adventure tourism and has the necessary elevation differences for hydroelectric power generation, unlike the relatively flat lowlands and midlands.

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A. Coastal Lowlands

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B. Midlands

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D. Backwater Regions

Question 3

What was the density of population of Kerala as per the 2001 Census?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

819/km² — Kerala's 2001 Census density was 819 persons per sq km.‌​‍

Answer

864/km²

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989/km²

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917/km²

Question 4

A list of books:

Accepted Answer

Catalogue — Catalogue.

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Dictionary

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Encyclopedia

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Thesaurus

Question 5

Eleventh Schedule:

Accepted Answer

Panchayats — 29 subjects for Panchayats (73rd Amendment).

Answer

Municipalities

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Languages

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Oaths

Question 6

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the:

Accepted Answer

Vice-President of India — Article 64: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Answer

Prime Minister

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President of India

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Senior-most Member

Question 7

A person who eats human flesh is called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cannibal — Cannibal = eats human flesh. Glutton = eats too much.‌​‍

Answer

Glutton

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Herbivore

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Omnivore

Question 8

Deepa Karmakar qualified for Rio 2016 Olympics after defeating:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oksana Chusovitina — Deepa qualified at Rio test event (2016), defeated by Oksana Chusovitina in some rounds; she became first Indian female gymnast to qualify for Olympics.‌​‍

Answer

Yelena Produnova

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Aliya Mustafina

Answer

Simone Biles

Question 9

Following the Travancore-Kochi merger on July 1, 1949, and the formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin, which of the following statements accurately describes a key administrative or political arrangement established at its inception?

Accepted Answer

C. The Maharaja of Travancore was designated as the Rajpramukh, and a new council of ministers was formed with representatives from both former states. — The merger agreement stipulated that the Maharaja of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, would serve as the Rajpramukh of the United State of Travancore and Cochin. A new council of ministers, comprising members from both erstwhile states, was subsequently sworn in to govern the new entity, marking a significant political and administrative restructuring. The capital remained Thiruvananthapuram, and while a unified High Court was established, the appointment of the Rajpramukh and formation of the ministry were fundamental constitutional arrangements.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the permanent Rajpramukh, signifying Cochin's seniority in the new union.

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B. The new state immediately adopted a unified High Court system with its seat at Ernakulam, integrating the judicial structures of both princely states.

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D. The capital of the newly formed state was temporarily shifted to Kochi, awaiting a plebiscite to determine the permanent capital.

Question 10

Synonym of OBSOLETE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outdated — Obsolete = no longer in use.‌​‍

Answer

Used

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Modern

Answer

Rare

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #275