Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #819

Question 1

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness repeatedly claims that the doctors have made a mistake and that they are perfectly healthy. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily utilizing?

Accepted Answer

B. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact. In this scenario, the patient is refusing to acknowledge the terminal diagnosis. Repression involves unconsciously pushing distressing thoughts into the unconscious, while projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to another person, and sublimation channels unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable ones.

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A. Repression

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C. Projection

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D. Sublimation

Question 2

Who was the first Vice President of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan — Dr. ‌​‍S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President (1952-1962) and later the second President of India. ‌​‍His birthday (5 Sept) is celebrated as Teachers' Day.

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Zakir Husain

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V.V. Giri

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Question 3

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2022 was awarded to:

Accepted Answer

Annie Ernaux — French writer Annie Ernaux won the 2022 Literature Nobel for autobiographical writing.

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Bob Dylan

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Kazuo Ishiguro

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Peter Handke

Question 4

India's sex ratio as per Census 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

943 — The sex ratio (females per 1000 males) as per Census 2011 was 943.‌​‍

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950

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933

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940

Question 5

Sabarimala women entry judgment:

Accepted Answer

2018 — 28 Sept 2018 — allowed women of all ages; review pending.

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2017

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2019

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2020

Question 6

Ctrl + B makes text:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bold — Ctrl+B = Bold. Ctrl+I = Italic. Ctrl+U = Underline.‌​‍

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Bigger

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Blue

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Bordered

Question 7

Which district is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Kerala'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad is called the Rice Bowl of Kerala as it produces a large share of the state's rice through the Palakkad Gap.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Alappuzha

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Kottayam

Question 8

'I am knowing him for 5 years.' Correct:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

I have known him for 5 years — Stative verb 'know' doesn't use continuous. Present perfect for duration.‌​‍

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I know him for 5 years

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I am known him for 5 years

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I knew him for 5 years

Question 9

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' mission launched by the Government of Kerala to improve healthcare services?

Accepted Answer

B. Upgrading of government hospitals to 'Aardram' model with enhanced facilities — The 'Aardram' mission focuses on upgrading government hospitals to model institutions with improved infrastructure, technology, and patient care, rather than constructing new medical colleges or providing universal insurance. Private sector participation is not a core component of this mission.

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A. Construction of new medical colleges in every district

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C. Provision of free medical insurance to all Keralites

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D. Mandatory private sector participation in rural healthcare

Question 10

The most widespread type of natural vegetation in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tropical Deciduous — Tropical Deciduous Forests (Monsoon Forests) are the most widespread forest type in India, found in areas with 70-200 cm rainfall.‌​‍

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Tropical Evergreen

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Thorn Forest

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Mangrove

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #819