Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #512

Question 1

A patient undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy for an autoimmune condition is at increased risk for developing opportunistic infections. This is primarily because corticosteroids:

Accepted Answer

C. Suppress the immune system. — Corticosteroids are potent immunosuppressants that reduce the body's inflammatory and immune responses. This suppression of the immune system makes patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy highly susceptible to opportunistic infections, as their natural defenses are compromised. They do not directly enhance bacterial growth or increase antibody production.

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A. Directly enhance bacterial growth.

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B. Increase antibody production.

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D. Improve phagocytic activity.

Question 2

The State Human Rights Commission Chairman is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Governor — The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the State Human Rights Commission on the recommendation of a committee headed by the Chief Minister.‌​‍

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Chief Minister

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Chief Justice of India

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President

Question 3

The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 by which amendment?‌​‍

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61st Amendment — The 61st Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years, enabling more young citizens to participate in elections.‌​‍

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52nd Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 4

India's national animal is:

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Tiger — The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is India's national animal (since 1972).

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Lion

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Elephant

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Peacock

Question 5

Aarogyasetu app was launched during:‌​‍

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COVID-19 pandemic 2020 — AarogyaSetu was a COVID-19 contact tracing app launched in April 2020 during the pandemic.‌​‍

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Swine Flu 2015

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Demonetisation 2016

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Dengue outbreak 2017

Question 6

Qualifications for appointment as Governor: (i) Citizen of India (ii) Age ≥ 35 (iii) Should not belong to the state where appointed (iv) President must consult CM of the state‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Only constitutional qualifications are (i) citizenship and (ii) age 35. ‌​‍(iii) and (iv) are only conventions, not binding constitutional requirements.

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Only i

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All four

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Only i, ii & iii

Question 7

Which is the highest peak in South India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anamudi — Anamudi (2,695 m) in Idukki district, Kerala, is the highest peak in South India and the highest peak of the Western Ghats.‌​‍

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Doddabetta

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Mahendragiri

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Nilgiri Peak

Question 8

Sree Narayana Guru's famous Aruvippuram installation was of:‌​‍

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A Shiva Linga — In 1888, Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram, challenging the caste monopoly on temple rituals. ‌​‍This was a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movement.

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A mirror

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A cross

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A lamp

Question 9

Which of the following geographical features is LEAST characteristic of Kerala's 'Midland' physiographic region?

Accepted Answer

D. Significant areas of mangroves and estuarine ecosystems. — The Midland region of Kerala is primarily characterized by undulating laterite hills, fertile river valleys, and is a hub for diverse cash crop cultivation (A, B). Rivers originating from the Western Ghats traverse this region before reaching the coast (C). Mangroves and estuarine ecosystems, however, are distinct features of the Lowland or coastal physiographic region, making them least characteristic of the Midland.

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A. Extensive laterite soil deposits and undulating terrain.

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B. Cultivation of diverse cash crops like rubber, pepper, and cashew.

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C. Presence of numerous small to medium-sized rivers originating from the Western Ghats.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social change?

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A. It is always rapid and revolutionary — Social change is not always rapid or revolutionary; it can be gradual and evolutionary, as seen in cultural shifts over generations. Technological advancements and cultural transformations are common drivers of social change, but the pace varies widely.

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B. It can be brought about by technological advancements

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C. It may lead to cultural transformation

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D. It can be gradual and evolutionary

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #512