Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #434

Question 1

Aarogya Setu was for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COVID contact tracing — COVID contact-tracing app.‌​‍

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Banking

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Food

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Bridge

Question 2

The primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Prevent food from entering the trachea. — The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue that closes over the opening of the larynx (trachea) during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract. It does not primarily direct food into the esophagus (that's the pharynx's role), initiate the gag reflex, or facilitate air passage during swallowing.

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A. Direct food into the esophagus.

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C. Initiate the gag reflex.

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D. Facilitate air passage into the larynx.

Question 3

Fill in: 'Each of the boys ___ a book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

has — 'Each' is singular → singular verb 'has'.‌​‍

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have

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were

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are

Question 4

The anti-defection law is in which Schedule?‌​‍

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10th — 10th Schedule (52nd Amendment, 1985) = Anti-defection provisions.‌​‍

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8th

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9th

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11th

Question 5

The Vice-President is elected by:‌​‍

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Electoral college of MPs only (both Houses) — VP is elected by members (elected + nominated) of both Houses of Parliament only — State legislatures do NOT participate (unlike Presidential election).‌​‍

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Rajya Sabha only

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Lok Sabha only

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Direct public vote

Question 6

The Preamble of Indian Constitution declares India as:‌​‍

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Secular (added by 42nd Amendment 1976) — 'Secular' explicitly added to Preamble by 42nd Amendment. ‌​‍Courts held India was secular even before that amendment.

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Theocratic

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Atheist

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Only Hindu

Question 7

The widespread use of smartphones and social media platforms has brought about significant social changes. From a community health perspective, what is a potential negative consequence of this technological advancement?

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C. Increased risk of cyber addiction, sedentary lifestyles, and mental health issues. — While technology offers many benefits like improved information access and connectivity, excessive use of smartphones and social media can lead to sedentary behavior, digital eye strain, sleep disturbances, and contribute to mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and cyber addiction, especially among youth. Options A, B, and D represent positive impacts of technology on health and social well-being.

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A. Improved access to health information and teleconsultations.

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B. Enhanced social connectivity among geographically dispersed families.

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D. Facilitation of health awareness campaigns through digital platforms.

Question 8

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Accepted Answer

42 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 30+12 = 42.

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40

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36

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38

Question 9

Kerala gets rainfall from: (1) SW Monsoon end May–September (2) NE Monsoon (3) SW Monsoon was observed by Hippalus (~45 CE)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All are true — Kerala receives both monsoons; the SW Monsoon timing and Hippalus's role are historically documented.‌​‍

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Only 1 is true

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Only 2 is true

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Only 3 is true

Question 10

Three of the following four pairs are alike: (2,10), (3,28), (5,124), (4,63). Which doesn't belong?

Accepted Answer

(2,10) — Pattern n³−n: 2³-2=6 (not 10); 3³-3=24 (not 28); 5³-5=120 (not 124). Try n³+1: 2³+1=9, 3³+1=28✓, 5³+1=126. Try n³-n+something: 2³+2=10✓, 3³+1=28✓, 5³-1=124✓, 4³-1=63✓. The odd one is (2,10) with different rule.

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(3,28)

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(5,124)

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(4,63)

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #434