Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #608

Question 1

With reference to Educational Degree, what does Ph.D. stand for?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Doctor of Philosophy — Doctor of Philosophy.‌​‍

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Diploma of Philosophy

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Diploma in Psychology

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Drama in Philosophy

Question 2

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine, is known as the:

Accepted Answer

B. Nephron — The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing essential substances, and excreting waste products to form urine. The ureter transports urine from the kidney to the bladder, which stores urine. The glomerulus is a capillary network within the nephron, responsible for the initial filtration step.

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A. Ureter

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C. Bladder

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D. Glomerulus

Question 3

What are Kerala's physiographic zones?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highland, Midland, Lowland — West: lowland (coast 590 km). ‌​‍Middle: midland (rice, coconut). East: highland (Western Ghats).

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Only coast

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Only hills

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Only plains

Question 4

Which of the following national health programmes is primarily aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries?

Accepted Answer

B. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) — Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional deliveries through cash incentives for mothers and health workers. Option A (RKSK) focuses on adolescent health, Option C (NVBDCP) targets vector-borne diseases like malaria, and Option D (NPCDCS) addresses non-communicable diseases.

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A. Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK)

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C. National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP)

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D. National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS)

Question 5

Air India Maharaja return:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tata merged AI+Vistara 2024 — Merger completed Nov 2024.‌​‍

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Only AI

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Only Vistara

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None

Question 6

Choose the odd one: Smart, Brilliant, Honest, Bright‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Honest — Smart/Brilliant/Bright relate to intelligence; Honest is a moral trait.‌​‍

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Smart

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Brilliant

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Bright

Question 7

A concerned citizen regularly volunteers for cleanliness drives in public places and actively advocates for the protection of wildlife and forest areas. These actions of the citizen are most directly encouraged by which part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. Fundamental Duties, specifically those related to protecting and improving the natural environment. — Article 51A (g) of the Fundamental Duties specifically states that it shall be the duty of every citizen of India 'to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.' While other parts of the Constitution set ideals or rights, Fundamental Duties directly encourage such active citizen participation and responsibility. The Preamble sets ideals, Fundamental Rights are entitlements, and DPSPs are directives for the state, not citizens.

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A. The Preamble, which declares India as a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic.

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B. Fundamental Rights, particularly the freedom of speech and expression.

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C. Directive Principles of State Policy, which guide the state in governance.

Question 8

Marathon : Race :: Hibernation : ?

Accepted Answer

Sleep — Marathon is a type of race; hibernation is a type of sleep.

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Dream

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Winter

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Bear

Question 9

Civil society refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Non-state, non-family associations — NGOs, clubs, unions, religious groups — Civil society = space between state and family where citizens organise collectively — essential for democratic functioning.‌​‍

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Government

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Military

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Corporations only

Question 10

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.‌​‍

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K. Kelappan

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #608