Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #794

Question 1

Malayalam classical status:

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2013 — 2013.

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2004

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2008

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2015

Question 2

'Let the cat out of the bag' means:

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Reveal a secret — Disclose a secret.

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Buy a pet

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Lose something

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Hide

Question 3

Antonym of ROUGH:‌​‍

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Smooth — Rough ↔ smooth.‌​‍

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Rugged

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Harsh

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Coarse

Question 4

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is an internationally recognized award for outstanding discoveries in the fields of life sciences and medicine. In which year was the first Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded?

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B. 1901 — The Nobel Prizes, including the one for Physiology or Medicine, were first awarded in 1901, as stipulated by the will of Alfred Nobel. The inaugural recipient in this category was Emil von Behring for his groundbreaking work on serum therapy, particularly its application against diphtheria. The other years listed are incorrect for the commencement of the Nobel Prizes.

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A. 1900

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C. 1902

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D. 1905

Question 5

Synonym of TRANQUIL:‌​‍

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Calm — Tranquil = calm, peaceful.‌​‍

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Sad

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Noisy

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Angry

Question 6

Which of the following best defines Brewster's angle?‌​‍

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Angle at which refracted ray is perpendicular to reflected; reflected is fully polarised — tan θB = n₂/n₁. ‌​‍For glass-air θB ≈ 57°. Polarising sunglasses use this principle.

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45°

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Zero

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Critical angle

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT a characteristic feature of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE)?

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B. It focuses solely on paper-pencil tests for academic assessment. — CCE aims to move beyond rote learning and mere paper-pencil tests by adopting diverse assessment tools and techniques, including observations, projects, quizzes, group work, and self-assessment, to provide a holistic picture of student learning. Therefore, focusing solely on paper-pencil tests contradicts the comprehensive nature of CCE. CCE does aim to reduce stress, uses various tools, and integrates diagnostic/remedial teaching.

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A. It aims to reduce the stress of examinations on students.

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C. It incorporates a wide range of tools and techniques for evaluation.

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D. It emphasizes diagnostic and remedial teaching alongside regular assessment.

Question 8

In a healthcare setting, sharp waste (e.g., needles, scalpels) should be disposed of in:

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C. Puncture-resistant, leak-proof containers — Sharp waste poses a significant risk of injury and infection, so it must be disposed of in specialized puncture-resistant, leak-proof containers, often referred to as sharps containers. Regular bins, infectious waste bags (which are not puncture-proof), or recyclable bins are inappropriate and dangerous for sharp objects.

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A. Regular black waste bins

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B. Yellow infectious waste bags

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D. Blue recyclable bins

Question 9

The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' affects which set of officers?‌​‍

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Civil servants under Article 310 — All-India Services and central civil servants hold office 'during pleasure' of President/Governor, subject to safeguards in Article 311.‌​‍

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Judges

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Speakers

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Elected MPs

Question 10

RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) — India:‌​‍

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Withdrew from RCEP negotiations in 2019 — India withdrew in Nov 2019 citing concerns about Chinese imports. ‌​‍RCEP (15 nations, world's largest trade bloc) signed Nov 2020 without India.

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Joined

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Founded it

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Never negotiated

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #794