Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #603

Question 1

K.G. Balakrishnan — CJI from Kerala:‌​‍

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Also President NHRC — All true.‌​‍

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First Dalit CJI

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Both

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First Kerala CJI

Question 2

Government by a few:‌​‍

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Oligarchy — Oligarchy = rule by a small group. ‌​‍Democracy = people. Autocracy = one person. ‌​‍Plutocracy = rich.

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Democracy

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Autocracy

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Plutocracy

Question 3

Which lipoprotein is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver, a process crucial for preventing atherosclerosis?

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A. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is often referred to as 'good cholesterol' because its primary function is reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it removes cholesterol from peripheral cells and transports it back to the liver for excretion or recycling. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) delivers cholesterol to cells, and high levels contribute to plaque formation. VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver, and chylomicrons transport dietary fats.

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B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

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C. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

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D. Chylomicrons

Question 4

During the process of respiration, where does the primary exchange of oxygen from the inhaled air into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood into the air, occur?

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C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs with very thin walls and a rich capillary network, making them the ideal site for efficient gas exchange between the air and the blood. The trachea, bronchi, and pharynx are part of the conducting airways, primarily involved in air transport.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Pharynx

Question 5

NDA coalition first PM:

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Vajpayee 1998 — BJP-led NDA.

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Rajiv

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

Question 6

A teacher notices a 14-year-old student becoming withdrawn, irritable, and expressing feelings of self-doubt, especially after comparing themselves to peers on social media. What is the most appropriate initial approach for the teacher to support this student?

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B. Encourage the student to talk about their feelings and connect them with school counseling services. — Adolescence is a period of heightened emotional sensitivity and self-consciousness, often exacerbated by social media comparisons. The most appropriate initial approach for a teacher is to create a safe space for the student to express their feelings and to connect them with professional support like school counseling services, which can provide strategies for emotional regulation and self-esteem building. Public praise might be embarrassing, ignoring the issue is unhelpful, and immediate deletion of social media might not be a sustainable solution or address the underlying issues.

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A. Advise the student to immediately delete all social media accounts.

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C. Publicly praise the student's achievements to boost their self-esteem.

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D. Ignore the behavior, assuming it's a typical phase that will pass quickly.

Question 7

Synonym of ABSTRUSE:

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Obscure — Difficult to understand.

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Clear

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Simple

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Easy

Question 8

The year in which Sree Narayana Guru's famous Sivagiri pilgrimage was formally started (by his directive) is:

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1928 (realised posthumously from 1933) — Narayana Guru advised the Sivagiri pilgrimage in 1928; the first pilgrimage was in 1933, after his death.

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1888

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1903

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1936

Question 9

Art 1 declares India as:‌​‍

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Union of States — 'Union of States'.‌​‍

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Confederation

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Federation

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Republic

Question 10

The Malayali newspaper 'Swadeshabhimani' was edited by:‌​‍

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Ramakrishna Pillai — Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai edited the paper; he was exiled by the Travancore government in 1910 for criticism.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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K. P. Kesava Menon

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C. V. Kunhiraman

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #603