Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #710

Question 1

√2 approximately:

Accepted Answer

1.414 — 1.414.

Answer

1.732

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2

Answer

1.5

Question 2

Antonym of OPTIMIST:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pessimist — Pessimist.‌​‍

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Realist

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Idealist

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Rationalist

Question 3

In the Presidential system (e.g., USA), the President is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Directly elected by the people, both head of state and head of government — Presidential system: direct election; executive separate from legislature; not answerable to Parliament.‌​‍

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Elected by the Parliament

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Nominated by the Vice-President

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Appointed by the Supreme Court

Question 4

Rapid urbanization in developing countries often leads to significant social changes, including shifts in lifestyle and environment. From a community health perspective, which of the following health issues is most likely to show a marked increase as a direct consequence of these changes?

Accepted Answer

B. Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. — Rapid urbanization often leads to lifestyle changes like sedentary behavior, consumption of processed foods, increased stress, and environmental pollution. These factors are major contributors to the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, even in developing countries. While communicable diseases can persist or emerge due to overcrowding, NCDs are a characteristic health challenge of urbanized populations resulting from lifestyle shifts.

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A. Incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria due to improved housing.

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C. Rates of acute respiratory infections due to decreased air pollution from industrialization.

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D. Malnutrition among children due to enhanced access to diverse and nutritious food sources.

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).

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is

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are

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was

Question 6

Antonym of EXPAND:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shrink — Expand ↔ shrink.‌​‍

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Enlarge

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Stretch

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Grow

Question 7

AP — sum of first n terms:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both equivalent — Sn = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] = n/2[a + l] where l is last term.‌​‍

Answer

n/2[2a + (n-1)d]

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n(a+l)

Answer

n²

Question 8

When is International Yoga Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — 21 June = International Day of Yoga, declared by UN in 2014 on India's proposal.‌​‍

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5 June

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21 March

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2 October

Question 9

The past participle of 'write' is:

Accepted Answer

written — Write — wrote — written. 'I have written a letter.'

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wrote

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writing

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writ

Question 10

Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1971 — Founded 1971.‌​‍

Answer

1990

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1980

Answer

1960

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #710