Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #907

Question 1

Populism typically refers to:

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Political style pitting 'pure people' against 'corrupt elite' — Populism (Cas Mudde definition): thin ideology dividing society into 'pure people' vs 'corrupt elite' — can be left or right.

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Democratic socialism

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Technocracy

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Liberal centrism

Question 2

Under the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) framework, which of the following signs would classify a 3-month-old infant as having SEVERE PNEUMONIA?

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C. Respiratory rate of 55/min with chest indrawing — IMNCI classifies severe pneumonia as respiratory rate >50/min for infants aged 2-12 months with chest indrawing. Option C meets this criterion (55/min + indrawing), while Option A is pneumonia (rate >40/min + indrawing) but not severe. Options B and D do not meet the threshold for classification.

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A. Respiratory rate of 45/min with chest indrawing

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B. Respiratory rate of 45/min without chest indrawing

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D. Respiratory rate of 35/min without chest indrawing

Question 3

In the Union Budget 2023-24, which sector received the highest allocation under the capital expenditure budget to boost infrastructure development?

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C. Railways — The Union Budget 2023-24 allocated ₹1.62 lakh crore to Defence, the highest among the mentioned sectors, as part of the government's focus on modernizing armed forces and infrastructure. While Railways and Road Transport also received significant allocations, Defence surpassed them in capital expenditure.

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A. Health and Family Welfare

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B. Defence

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D. Road Transport and Highways

Question 4

A significant crude oil spill has occurred along the Kerala coastline, posing severe threats to marine biodiversity and local livelihoods. Considering both efficacy and environmental sustainability, which biotechnological strategy would be the most appropriate for remediation?

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C. Deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) specifically designed for enhanced hydrocarbon degradation, along with biostimulation techniques. — Option C, deploying genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) with biostimulation, represents the most advanced and effective biotechnological approach for large-scale crude oil spill remediation. GEMs can be tailored for enhanced and rapid degradation of specific hydrocarbons, offering superior efficiency compared to naturally occurring microbes. Option A, while using natural bacteria, may be less efficient and the introduction of non-native strains from 'other sites' could pose ecological risks. Option B is a chemical method, not biotechnological, and can introduce secondary pollutants. O

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A. Introducing large quantities of naturally occurring, indigenous oil-degrading bacteria collected from other contaminated sites.

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B. Applying chemical dispersants to break down the oil, followed by physical removal.

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D. Implementing phytoremediation using oil-tolerant mangrove species.

Question 5

Capital of Australia:

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Canberra — Canberra.

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Sydney

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Melbourne

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Perth

Question 6

Athirappilly Falls is on:

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Chalakudy River — Athirappilly Falls on Chalakudy River, Thrissur district.

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

Question 7

The term of a member of the Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

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6 years — Rajya Sabha members serve 6 years; 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

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Until dissolution

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5 years

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4 years

Question 8

Puralimala was situated in which Taluk?

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Tellicherry — Puralimala is in Tellicherry (Thalassery) Taluk, Kannur.

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Thamarassery

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Meppadi

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Mananthavady

Question 9

Furosemide, a potent loop diuretic, primarily exerts its effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of which ions in the kidney?

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B. Sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle. — Furosemide 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 a significant increase in water and electrolyte excretion, characteristic of loop diuretics and their potent diuretic effect.

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A. Sodium and chloride in the proximal tubule.

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C. Potassium and hydrogen in the collecting duct.

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D. Bicarbonate in the distal convoluted tubule.

Question 10

Statements about Mission AXIOM-4 that are NOT correct: (i) Shubhanshu Shukla was India's first astronaut on ISS (ii) Carried KAU & IIST seeds (iii) Crew from India, USA, France, Germany (iv) Falcon 9 designed by NASA‌​‍

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Only iii & iv — AXIOM-4 crew: India, USA, Poland, Hungary (not France or Germany). ‌​‍Falcon 9 is by SpaceX, not NASA.

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Only i & iii

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Only ii & iv

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Only i & ii

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #907