Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #748

Question 1

One word: Extreme exaggeration for comic effect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Farce — Farce.‌​‍

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Irony

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Parody

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Satire

Question 2

The National Ayush Mission (NAM) is a centrally sponsored scheme for the promotion of Ayush systems. Which of the following is a key strategy under NAM for strengthening human resources in the Ayush sector?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing financial support for engagement of Ayush doctors and paramedics in Ayush facilities. — NAM aims to strengthen human resources in the Ayush sector by providing financial support for engaging Ayush doctors, paramedics, and other support staff in Ayush hospitals and dispensaries. This enhances the availability of qualified personnel to deliver Ayush healthcare services to the public, which is critical for system growth and accessibility.

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A. Focusing exclusively on establishing new private medical colleges for allopathic doctors.

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C. Restricting the entry of new practitioners into the Ayush system.

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D. Shifting all Ayush education to online-only platforms without practical training.

Question 3

ChatGPT (launched Nov 2022) is developed by:

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OpenAI — OpenAI (co-founded 2015 by Musk, Altman et al.) launched ChatGPT based on GPT-3.5 in Nov 2022.

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Google

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Meta

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Microsoft

Question 4

A young woman experiencing grief after a disappointment presents with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids, spasmodic cough, and frequent sighing. She is also prone to hysteria. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

B. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is the indicated remedy for conditions arising from grief and disappointment, often presenting with contradictory symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids. The spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and hysterical tendencies are also strong characteristic features of Ignatia. Natrum Muriaticum also relates to grief but typically presents with fixed sadness and a desire to be alone, not contradictory symptoms.

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A. Natrum Muriaticum

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C. Sepia

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D. Pulsatilla

Question 5

Determinant of 2x2 matrix [[a,b],[c,d]]:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ad - bc — If zero, matrix singular (no inverse). ‌​‍Used in Cramer's rule for linear equations.

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a+b+c+d

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ab-cd

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ad

Question 6

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.‌​‍

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Cherusseri

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Asan

Question 7

Synonym of RETICENT:

Accepted Answer

Reserved — Reserved in speech.

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Talkative

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Loud

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Open

Question 8

A geographer is studying a region in the northern plains of India characterized by fine alluvial deposits, high fertility, a marshy and waterlogged environment, and a historical presence of dense forests. This region is typically found immediately south of the Bhabar belt. Which physiographic division does this description best fit?

Accepted Answer

B. The Terai belt — The description accurately defines the Terai belt. Located immediately south of the Bhabar belt, the Terai is known for its marshy, wet, and densely forested environment where streams that disappeared in the porous Bhabar region re-emerge. Bhangar plains are composed of older alluvium on higher ground and are generally drier. Khadar plains are newer floodplains, highly fertile but not typically as perennially marshy as the Terai. A Doab is simply the land between two confluent rivers, not a specific physiographic belt with these unique characteristics.

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A. The Bhangar plain

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C. The Khadar plain

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D. The Doab region

Question 9

Series: 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

222 — n³+n: 2(1+1),10(8+2),30(27+3),68(64+4),130(125+5),216+6=222.‌​‍

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210

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250

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180

Question 10

Kerala's west-flowing rivers are generally short, swift, and originate from the Western Ghats. Despite this, the narrow coastal plains exhibit significant deposits of alluvial soils. Which of the following statements best explains this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A. High intensity of monsoon rainfall causing rapid erosion and subsequent deposition of sediments by numerous short, swift-flowing rivers onto the coastal plains. — Kerala experiences intense monsoon rainfall, leading to significant erosion in the steep Western Ghats. The numerous short, swift-flowing rivers efficiently transport these eroded sediments which are then deposited rapidly in the relatively flat and narrow coastal plains, forming alluvial soils. While major rivers contribute, the cumulative effect of many small rivers under high rainfall is the primary reason for widespread alluvial deposits.

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B. The extensive floodplains of major rivers like Periyar and Pamba, which are primarily responsible for alluvial deposits across the entire coastal region.

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C. Volcanic activity in the Western Ghats contributing nutrient-rich ash that mixes with river sediments, forming fertile alluvial tracts.

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D. The unique tidal action in the Arabian Sea pushing back river sediments inland, thereby facilitating the formation of alluvial soils along the coast.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #748