Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #877

Question 1

Spot the prefix: 'Misunderstand':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

mis- — 'Mis-' means wrongly; misunderstand = wrong understanding.‌​‍

Answer

-stand

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un-

Answer

under-

Question 2

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), recognizes outstanding contributions to science and technology in India. Research leading to significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies would primarily fall under which of the following prize categories?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize has a specific category for 'Medical Sciences' (Option B) designed to recognize research that makes significant advancements in understanding human disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic strategies. While Chemical Sciences (A) or Engineering Sciences (C) might contribute to aspects of drug development, the primary recognition for direct medical breakthroughs is within the Medical Sciences category. Physical Sciences (D) is less directly relevant to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

Answer

A. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

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D. Physical Sciences

Question 3

Russia annexed Crimea in:

Accepted Answer

2014 — Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine March 2014 after Maidan Revolution in Kyiv. Widely unrecognised internationally.

Answer

1991

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2008

Answer

2022

Question 4

What is the equation of a line with slope m and y-intercept c?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

y = mx + c — Slope-intercept form. Point-slope: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁). General: Ax+By+C=0.‌​‍

Answer

y - mx = 0

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y + mx = c

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x = my + c

Question 5

The synonym of 'EXTRICATE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free — Extricate means to free or release from a difficult situation. ‌​‍Its antonym would be 'entangle' or 'complicate'.

Answer

Complicate

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Tie

Answer

Entangle

Question 6

Synonym of PERFIDY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Betrayal — Deceitfulness.‌​‍

Answer

Loyalty

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Trust

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Faith

Question 7

During Emergency, Lok Sabha term can be extended by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 year at a time — During Emergency, Parliament can extend Lok Sabha term by 1 year at a time (but not beyond 6 months after Emergency ends).‌​‍

Answer

6 months at a time

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No extension possible

Answer

Indefinitely

Question 8

Which of the following is a key characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD) that differentiates it from other personality disorders?

Accepted Answer

B. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats — Recurrent suicidal behavior is a hallmark of BPD and differentiates it from other personality disorders like narcissistic (C) or antisocial (A). Grandiosity (D) is not a primary feature of BPD.

Answer

A. Persistent disregard for the rights of others

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C. Excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy

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D. Grandiose sense of self-importance

Question 9

'She has lived in Kochi ___ five years.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

for — 'For' + duration; 'since' + point in time.‌​‍

Answer

until

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from

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since

Question 10

First elected Communist government in the world was formed in:

Accepted Answer

Kerala 1957 — E. M. S. Namboodiripad-led CPI government in Kerala (1957) was the first democratically elected Communist government in the world.

Answer

Russia

Answer

West Bengal 1977

Answer

China 1949

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #877