Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #847

Question 1

Vallam Kali (boat race) is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Onam — Vallam Kali (snake boat races) are held during Onam celebrations, especially in Alappuzha.‌​‍

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Vishu

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Christmas

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Eid

Question 2

Government by the people:‌​‍

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Democracy — Democracy = government by the people.‌​‍

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Plutocracy

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Autocracy

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Theocracy

Question 3

Joint family in India was characterised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three or more generations living together, common property, common kitchen — Traditional Indian joint family: parents, sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren. ‌​‍Joint ownership of property, shared kitchen.

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Single parent

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Nuclear structure

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Childless

Question 4

A local self-government institution in Kerala is facing challenges related to widespread laterite soil degradation, unregulated quarrying, and an increasing dependence on non-agricultural livelihoods due to declining returns from traditional mixed farming. This institution is most likely situated within which physiographic zone?

Accepted Answer

B. Midlands — The Midlands are predominantly characterized by undulating topography and laterite soils, which are susceptible to degradation and are extensively quarried for construction. This region also sees a mix of traditional farming and cash crops like rubber and cashew, often leading to challenges in sustaining traditional livelihoods, making it distinct from the coastal lowlands or the mountainous high ranges.

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A. Lowlands

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C. High Ranges

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D. Estuarine Zones

Question 5

Synonym of QUANDARY:‌​‍

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Dilemma — State of uncertainty.‌​‍

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Certainty

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Ease

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Peace

Question 6

Departmental Standing Committees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 DRSCs — 24 DRSCs cover most ministries.‌​‍

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15

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30

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20

Question 7

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) is widely used in diagnostic imaging due to its ideal physical properties. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic contributing to its suitability?

Accepted Answer

D. Emission of alpha particles — Tc-99m is ideal for diagnostic imaging because it has a short half-life (6 hours), emits gamma rays (which can be detected externally), and results in a low patient radiation dose. Alpha particles are highly energetic and would deliver a high, localized radiation dose, making them unsuitable for diagnostic imaging.

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A. Short half-life

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B. Emission of gamma rays

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C. Low patient radiation dose

Question 8

Which part of the plant is used in the preparation of 'Ipecac' syrup, a drug used to induce vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A. Root — Ipecac syrup is prepared from the dried root of Cephaelis ipecacuanha, which contains emetine, an alkaloid used as an emetic. The bark, leaf, and seed do not contain the active principles in sufficient quantity.

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B. Bark

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C. Leaf

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D. Seed

Question 9

Furosemide, a commonly used loop diuretic, primarily exerts its diuretic effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in which part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

C. Ascending limb of the loop of Henle — Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, acts by inhibiting the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. This action prevents the reabsorption of these ions, leading to increased excretion of water, sodium, and chloride.

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A. Proximal convoluted tubule

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B. Distal convoluted tubule

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D. Collecting duct

Question 10

Analogy: Car : Garage :: Plane : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hangar — Hangar.‌​‍

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Airport

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Sky

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Runway

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #847