Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #496

Question 1

Find the word with correct spelling:

Accepted Answer

Vacuum — Vacuum — V-A-C-U-U-M.

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Vaccum

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Vacum

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Vacuam

Question 2

The Emergency was declared on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Internal disturbance — Article 352 ground of 'internal disturbance' was used. ‌​‍44th Amendment (1978) later replaced it with 'armed rebellion' — preventing such misuse.

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Financial crisis

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External aggression

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War

Question 3

Synonym of ABATE:

Accepted Answer

Lessen — Abate = reduce.

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Increase

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Grow

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Continue

Question 4

Writ jurisdiction of HC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 226 — Article 226 — HC writs, wider than Art 32.‌​‍

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Art 143

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Art 32

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Art 136

Question 5

Kerala Police:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Police — State police force.‌​‍

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Central

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Union

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Private

Question 6

Choose the pair where words are differently related:

Accepted Answer

Algeria - Africa — Canberra/Norway/Iran are city/country pairs (Canberra=capital of Australia). Algeria-Africa is country-continent. Algeria is the odd one.

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Canberra - Australia

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Norway - Europe

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Iran - Asia

Question 7

A school counselor observes a student who consistently acts as a mediator in peer conflicts, accurately sensing the emotions and motivations of others, and effectively helping classmates resolve their disputes. Which of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences is most prominently displayed by this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal Intelligence — Interpersonal intelligence, as defined by Gardner, is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others, including sensing their moods, feelings, temperaments, and motivations. The student's skill in mediating conflicts and accurately sensing others' emotions directly exemplifies this type of intelligence. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, Naturalistic to understanding the natural world, and Existential to contemplating deep questions about life.

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A. Intrapersonal Intelligence

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B. Naturalistic Intelligence

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D. Existential Intelligence

Question 8

Which is NOT an Operating System?

Accepted Answer

BASIC — BASIC is a programming language, not an OS.

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Linux

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Unix

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DOS

Question 9

The four princely states that initially refused to join the Indian Union were:

Accepted Answer

Junagadh, Kashmir, Travancore, Hyderabad — These four were integrated through negotiation, referendum or military action.

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Mysore, Baroda, Gwalior, Indore

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Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Goa

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Rajasthan, Orissa, Bihar, Bengal

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary function of the lymphatic system in maintaining fluid balance in the body?

Accepted Answer

B. Returning excess interstitial fluid to the bloodstream — The lymphatic system returns excess interstitial fluid (lymph) to the bloodstream, preventing edema. While it does help filter pathogens (e.g., in lymph nodes), its primary role in fluid balance is drainage. The other options are unrelated to the lymphatic system's core function.

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A. Transporting oxygen to tissues

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C. Producing red blood cells

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D. Filtering pathogens in the blood

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #496