Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #409

Question 1

Dr. Sharma, a research scientist, is faced with a completely novel experimental challenge for which no standard protocols or established solutions exist. She spends considerable time brainstorming unconventional approaches, combining disparate ideas from different fields, and eventually devises an entirely new methodology that successfully addresses the problem. This capability primarily reflects which component of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential (creative) intelligence. — Sternberg's experiential (creative) intelligence is characterized by the ability to deal with novelty and to automate information processing. Dr. Sharma's approach of brainstorming unconventional methods and combining disparate ideas to solve a novel problem perfectly illustrates the creative aspect of experiential intelligence, distinct from analytical problem-solving or adapting to an existing context.

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A. Componential (analytical) intelligence.

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C. Contextual (practical) intelligence.

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D. Crystallized intelligence.

Question 2

'Torah' is the sacred book of which religion?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Judaism — The Torah is the central reference of Judaism.‌​‍

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Zoroastrianism

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Buddhism

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Jainism

Question 3

Ayushman Bharat covers up to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹5 lakh/family/year — ₹5 lakh health cover per family per year under PM-JAY.‌​‍

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₹3 lakh/family/year

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₹10 lakh/family/year

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₹7 lakh/family/year

Question 4

UDF full form:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

United Democratic Front — United Democratic Front.‌​‍

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Unified Defence Forum

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Union DF

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Untied Dem F

Question 5

Furosemide, a loop diuretic, exerts its therapeutic effect by acting on which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

D. Thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide inhibits the Na+/K+/2Cl- co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, potassium, and chloride. This makes them highly potent diuretics, often used in conditions like acute pulmonary edema.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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C. Collecting duct

Question 6

Aikya Kerala movement culminated on which date with Kerala's formation?

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala State came into existence on 1 November 1956 under States Reorganisation Act.

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15 August 1947

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1 July 1949

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26 January 1950

Question 7

Pathanamthitta known for:

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Sabarimala temple. Newest district (1982).

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Backwaters

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Theyyam

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Pooram

Question 8

Which virus is treated as the first computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Creeper virus — Creeper (1971) was the first self-replicating program on ARPANET.

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Trojan horse

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SCA virus

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Rabbit

Question 9

The concept of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the constitution of:

Accepted Answer

USSR (former Soviet Union) — Fundamental Duties were borrowed from the constitution of the former USSR.

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USA

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UK

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Australia

Question 10

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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TVM

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #409