Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #283

Question 1

Chandrayaan-3 landed on the Moon on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 August 2023 — Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully soft-landed on the Moon's south pole region on 23 August 2023.‌​‍

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15 August 2023

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1 September 2023

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14 July 2023

Question 2

The Chera dynasty's major port on the Malabar coast during Sangam age was:

Accepted Answer

Muziris (Muchiri, near Kodungallur) — Muziris on the Periyar river traded with Rome (pepper, spices); silted up by 14th century.

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Karaikkal

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Tamralipti

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Sopara

Question 3

Kesari A. Balakrishna Pillai:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Journalist — Critic and journalist.‌​‍

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Politician

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Novelist

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Architect

Question 4

Udaya Studios at:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha.

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Ernakulam

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TVM

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Thrissur

Question 5

Synonym of COMMENCE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence = Begin.‌​‍

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End

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Pause

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Stop

Question 6

Synonym of ALOOF:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Distant — Emotionally distant.‌​‍

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Warm

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Friendly

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Close

Question 7

One word: Proposed explanation:

Accepted Answer

Hypothesis — Hypothesis (testable).

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Theory

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Law

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Postulate

Question 8

Regular handwashing is considered a cornerstone of personal hygiene and infection control. What is the primary reason for its effectiveness in preventing the spread of diseases?

Accepted Answer

A. It physically removes transient microbes and dirt. — The primary mechanism of handwashing is the mechanical removal of transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface through friction and rinsing. It does not sterilize the skin, create a lasting chemical barrier, or aim to kill all resident flora, which are often beneficial.

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B. It sterilizes the skin surface completely.

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C. It creates a protective chemical barrier on the skin.

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D. It kills all resident flora on the hands.

Question 9

Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi's Siddhashram is situated at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alathur — Sivayogi founded Siddhashram at Alathur, Palakkad (1903).‌​‍

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Aluva

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Kalady

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Sivagiri

Question 10

The Preamble of the Constitution was itself inspired by which country's constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — The 'We, the People' phrasing was inspired by the US Constitution's Preamble.‌​‍

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France

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UK

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USSR

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #283