Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #899

Question 1

'Pandora's box' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Source of many unforeseen troubles — From Greek mythology.‌​‍

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A treasure

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A puzzle

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A gift

Question 2

Kerala population 2011:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3.34 crore — 3.34 crore (33.4 million).‌​‍

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3.5 crore

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4 crore

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2.5 crore

Question 3

Choose correct form: 'I prefer tea ___ coffee.'

Accepted Answer

to — 'Prefer X to Y' (not 'than'): fixed pattern.

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than

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over

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from

Question 4

Kerala's first Film Censor Board chair Malayalam:

Accepted Answer

Adoor — Various over years — Adoor chaired FTII.

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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Shahji

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None

Question 5

'He is a doctor, ___?'

Accepted Answer

isn't he — Positive statement → negative tag.

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is he

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doesn't he

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has he

Question 6

According to the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2010, what is the maximum pupil-teacher ratio (PTR) for primary classes in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. 1:30 — The Kerala RTE Rules specify a maximum PTR of 1:30 for primary classes (Grades 1-5). Higher ratios (35 or 40) exceed the norm, while 1:25 is below the maximum but not the prescribed upper limit.

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A. 1:25

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C. 1:35

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D. 1:40

Question 7

Who approved the NEP 2020?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cabinet — Union Cabinet (29 July 2020).

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Parliament

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President

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PM

Question 8

Which of the following physiological changes is most directly responsible for the increased risk of postural hypotension in elderly patients due to autonomic neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

A. Decreased baroreceptor sensitivity leading to impaired heart rate response to blood pressure changes — Postural hypotension in elderly patients with autonomic neuropathy is primarily due to impaired baroreceptor reflexes, which fail to appropriately adjust heart rate and vascular tone in response to changes in posture. While arteriosclerosis (B) contributes to vascular stiffness, it does not directly cause the autonomic dysfunction. Left ventricular hypertrophy (C) and reduced renin-angiotensin-aldosterone activity (D) are less directly linked to the acute drop in blood pressure upon standing.

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B. Increased peripheral vascular resistance due to arteriosclerosis

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C. Reduced cardiac output secondary to left ventricular hypertrophy

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D. Decreased plasma renin and aldosterone levels leading to sodium and water retention

Question 9

Meaning of the idiom: 'Pursuing a graduate degree can cost an arm and a leg.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = very expensive.‌​‍

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Affordable

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Inexpensive

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Economical

Question 10

Poorna sang a song. Change into passive:

Accepted Answer

A song was sung by Poorna — Past simple passive: was/were + V3.

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A song is sung by Poorna

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A song has sung by Poorna

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A song is being sung by Poorna

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #899