Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #378

Question 1

Vande Bharat sleeper:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Announced 2024 — Vande Bharat sleeper trains announced.‌​‍

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Already running

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Cancelled

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Metro only

Question 2

Synonym of DISCONCERT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Unsettle — Disturb composure.‌​‍

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Reassure

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Calm

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Welcome

Question 3

Clock: minute hand speed per min:

Accepted Answer

6° — 360/60=6°/min.

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12°

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1°

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360°

Question 4

Regular handwashing with soap and water is crucial for preventing the spread of many infectious diseases. Which of the following is the primary reason for its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

B. It physically removes transient microorganisms and dirt from the skin surface. — Regular handwashing with soap and water is highly effective primarily because it physically removes transient microorganisms, dirt, and organic matter from the skin surface. While some soaps have antiseptic properties, the mechanical action of scrubbing and rinsing is the main mechanism for reducing pathogen load. It does not sterilize the skin, moisturize it as a primary function, or boost the immune system topically.

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A. It moisturizes the skin, preventing cracks where germs can hide.

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C. It sterilizes the skin, killing all bacteria and viruses.

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D. It boosts the immune system through topical absorption.

Question 5

WTO (World Trade Organization) replaced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade) — 1995 — WTO established 1 January 1995 after Uruguay Round (GATT 1947). ‌​‍Based in Geneva. Enforces multilateral trade rules. ‌​‍164 members.

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UN

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IMF

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EU

Question 6

Neither...nor takes ___ verb:

Accepted Answer

Verb agrees with nearest subject — Proximity rule.

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Plural always

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Singular always

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Any verb

Question 7

Kuttanad region, famous for below-sea-level farming, is mainly in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Kuttanad in Alappuzha is one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 8

Consider the relationship between Fundamental Rights (FRs) and Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) in the Indian Constitution. Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A. DPSPs are primarily meant to be implemented by state legislation and are not directly enforceable by courts, unlike FRs. — Fundamental Rights are justiciable and enforceable by courts, acting as limitations on state power and guaranteeing individual liberties. DPSPs, on the other hand, are non-justiciable directives to the state for establishing a welfare society, serving as moral obligations and guiding principles for legislation, but not directly enforceable by courts. Statement B is incorrect as FRs generally hold supremacy, though DPSP implementation can be considered for reasonable restrictions. Statement C is incorrect as only FRs are directly enforceable. Statement D incorrectly reverses the nature of FRs a

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B. In case of a conflict, DPSPs always take precedence over FRs to achieve broader social objectives.

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C. Both FRs and DPSPs are considered equally justiciable and can be directly invoked in courts for enforcement.

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D. FRs are positive obligations of the state to provide certain benefits, while DPSPs are restrictions on state power.

Question 9

Which of the following substances is normally *completely reabsorbed* from the renal tubules back into the bloodstream under healthy physiological conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Glucose — Under normal healthy conditions, glucose is completely reabsorbed from the renal tubules, primarily in the proximal convoluted tubule, back into the bloodstream. Urea and creatinine are waste products that are partially excreted, and while sodium is largely reabsorbed, some is always excreted, making them incorrect choices for complete reabsorption.

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A. Urea

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B. Creatinine

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D. Sodium

Question 10

O.N.V. Kurup's literary position:

Accepted Answer

Poet — Renowned Malayalam poet.

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Novelist

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Painter

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Playwright

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #378