Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #884

Question 1

(-8) + (+5) + (-3) =

Accepted Answer

-6 — −8 + 5 − 3 = −6.

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-5

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-4

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-3

Question 2

Miss World, Mireia Lalaguna Royo, belongs to which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Spain — Mireia Lalaguna Royo (Spain) was crowned Miss World 2015.‌​‍

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France

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Indonesia

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Japan

Question 3

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, presented annually for outstanding contributions to the industry. Which of the following statements about this prestigious award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award carries a cash prize of ₹10 lakh and a sculpture. — The J.C. Daniel Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, not ₹10 lakh. All other statements are correct regarding the award, which is the highest state honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema, named after its pioneer, J.C. Daniel, and administered by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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A. It is named after J.C. Daniel, who is considered the 'Father of Malayalam Cinema'.

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B. The award is instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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C. The recipient is chosen by a jury appointed by the Kerala State Government.

Question 4

A family member calls for emergency medical help, stating their elderly relative suddenly developed weakness on one side of their body, slurred speech, and difficulty understanding what is being said. As a first responder, what immediate action should be prioritized while waiting for advanced medical help?

Accepted Answer

C. Position the person comfortably, ensure airway is clear, and monitor vital signs — The symptoms described are indicative of a stroke, a medical emergency. The priority in first aid is to ensure the person's safety, maintain a clear airway, monitor vital signs, and await professional medical help without administering medications or attempting to walk. Offering water or aspirin could be harmful depending on the stroke type and level of consciousness.

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A. Offer the person some water to drink to prevent dehydration

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B. Administer aspirin to thin the blood and improve circulation

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D. Encourage the person to try and walk to assess mobility

Question 5

Arundhati Roy's Booker winner (1997):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The God of Small Things — Set in Kerala's Ayemenem. ‌​‍Explores caste, forbidden love, family. Also notable for her political essays.

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A Fine Balance

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Beloved

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Midnight's Children

Question 6

Choose the correct option for: 'We still live here'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

We have been living here for the past ten years — Present perfect continuous matches 'still live' (action started past, continues to present).‌​‍

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We had lived here for the past ten years

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We are living here for the past ten years

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We were living here for the past ten years

Question 7

Malayalam classical status year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Granted 2013.‌​‍

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2020

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2015

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2010

Question 8

Founder of the 'Saiva Prakasha Sabha':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thycaud Ayya — Thycaud Ayya Swamikal founded Saiva Prakasha Sabha in 1892.‌​‍

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Poykayil Yohannan

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Ayya Vaikundar

Question 9

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Constitution of:

Accepted Answer

USA — The Preamble was inspired by the American Constitution (especially 'We the People'). The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity were borrowed from France.

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France

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Australia

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Canada

Question 10

An atlas is a book of:

Accepted Answer

Maps — Atlas is a collection of maps; named after the Greek Titan.

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Poems

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Recipes

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Stories

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #884