Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #830

Question 1

A Trojan Horse in computing is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malware disguised as legitimate software — A Trojan Horse = malicious program that disguises itself as useful software. ‌​‍Named after the Greek myth.

Answer

A fast computer

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A type of RAM

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A networking cable

Question 2

Who made the Temple Entry Proclamation in Travancore?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Chithira Thirunal — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma proclaimed temple entry on 12 November 1936.‌​‍

Answer

Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Rani Gowri Lakshmi Bai

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Swathi Thirunal

Question 3

UK General Election 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Labour won — July 2024 Labour landslide.‌​‍

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Cons retained

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Lib Dem

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Hung

Question 4

Tag for 'She is coming':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

isn't she? — Positive → negative tag.‌​‍

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is she?

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was she?

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does she?

Question 5

Antonio Gramsci's concept of 'hegemony' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cultural/ideological dominance of ruling class making its worldview seem natural — Gramsci (Prison Notebooks): hegemony = ruling class maintains power not just through force but by making its ideas accepted as common sense.‌​‍

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Military dominance

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Diplomatic power

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Economic monopoly

Question 6

Analogy: Triangle : 3 :: Pentagon : ?

Accepted Answer

5 — 5 sides.

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4

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6

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7

Question 7

Judiciary — SC established under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 124 — Article 124.‌​‍

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Art 143

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Art 226

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Art 136

Question 8

Which of the following enzymes is commonly measured in serum to assess liver function in a patient with suspected hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

B. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) — Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a liver-specific enzyme released into the bloodstream during liver damage or inflammation (e.g., hepatitis). Amylase (A) and lipase (D) are pancreatic enzymes; creatine kinase (C) is muscle-related. ALT is the gold standard for liver function assessment.

Answer

A. Amylase

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C. Creatine kinase (CK)

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D. Lipase

Question 9

Which Kerala government scheme aims to provide free textbooks to students from economically weaker sections in government and aided schools?

Accepted Answer

C. Samagra Shiksha Kerala — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a centrally sponsored scheme that includes provisions for free textbooks. KITE Victers is an educational TV channel, KSFE is a financial institution, and KUDUMBASHREE focuses on women's self-help groups.

Answer

A. KITE Victers

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B. KSFE Savings Scheme

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D. KUDUMBASHREE Education Loan

Question 10

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T.K. Madhavan — T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan led the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25), a movement demanding the right of lower castes to use roads near the Vaikom temple.

Answer

K. Kelappan

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Sree Narayana Guru

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #830