Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #708

Question 1

SC judges retire at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

65 — 65 years. HC = 62.‌​‍

Answer

60

Answer

62

Answer

70

Question 2

The Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses (IMNCI) strategy is implemented in many countries to improve child health outcomes. Which of the following statements about IMNCI is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. It requires extensive laboratory investigations for accurate classification. — IMNCI is designed for resource-limited settings and relies on clinical signs and symptoms (syndromic approach) for classification and treatment, rather than extensive laboratory investigations. It does emphasize health promotion, disease prevention, and is primarily focused on children under 5 years of age.

Answer

A. It uses a syndromic approach to diagnosis and treatment.

Answer

B. It emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention.

Answer

C. It is primarily for children under 5 years of age.

Question 3

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India to be a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Among these terms, which one signifies that India is free to conduct its own affairs, both internally and externally, without any external dependence or control?

Accepted Answer

D. Sovereign — The term 'Sovereign' in the Preamble signifies that India is an independent state, free from any external control or influence. It implies that India has the ultimate authority to govern itself in all matters, both internal and external. The other terms like 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Democratic' describe the nature of the Indian state and its governance principles, not its independence from external powers.

Answer

A. Socialist

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B. Democratic

Answer

C. Secular

Question 4

Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 August 2023 — Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander successfully soft-landed on the Moon's south pole on 23 August 2023, making India the 4th country to land on the Moon.‌​‍

Answer

23 July 2023

Answer

14 September 2023

Answer

23 October 2023

Question 5

Antonym of TALL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Short — Tall ↔ short.‌​‍

Answer

Big

Answer

Long

Answer

High

Question 6

Hindi Divas is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 September — 14 September = Hindi Divas. ‌​‍On this day in 1949, Hindi was adopted as an official language.

Answer

26 January

Answer

15 August

Answer

2 October

Question 7

A patient is advised to reduce saturated fat intake to manage hyperlipidemia. From a biochemical perspective, which of the following lipoproteins is primarily responsible for transporting cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver for excretion or reprocessing, often referred to as 'good cholesterol'?

Accepted Answer

C. High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) — High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is responsible for reverse cholesterol transport, meaning it carries cholesterol from peripheral tissues back to the liver, where it can be excreted or reprocessed. This function helps prevent cholesterol accumulation in arteries, earning HDL the 'good cholesterol' designation. Chylomicrons transport dietary fats, LDL transports cholesterol from the liver to tissues ('bad cholesterol'), and VLDL transports triglycerides from the liver.

Answer

A. Chylomicrons

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B. Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Answer

D. Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)

Question 8

SNDP Yogam founded by:

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded SNDP Yogam (1903).

Answer

Ayyankali

Answer

Dr. Palpu

Answer

Kumaran Asan

Question 9

Westernization as a sociological concept was also introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Srinivas — M. ‌​‍N. Srinivas — Westernization = adopting Western values, lifestyle, institutions. ‌​‍Contrasts with Sanskritization (internal mobility).

Answer

Ghurye

Answer

Louis Dumont

Answer

Veena Das

Question 10

The 'Father of Indian Cricket' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ranjitsinhji — Ranjitsinhji (K.S. ‌​‍Ranjitsinhji) is considered the Father of Indian Cricket. C.K. ‌​‍Nayudu was India's first Test captain.

Answer

Sachin Tendulkar

Answer

Sunil Gavaskar

Answer

C.K. Nayudu

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #708