Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #919

Question 1

Antonym of CAPTURE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Release — Capture ↔ release.‌​‍

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Grab

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Catch

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Hold

Question 2

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:

Accepted Answer

We, the People of India — 'We, the People of India' asserts popular sovereignty — inspired by US Constitution preamble.

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India, that is Bharat

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In the name of the Almighty

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To all citizens

Question 3

The Malayali Memorial (1891), petitioning for government jobs for Kerala's educated, was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

G. P. Pillai — G. ‌​‍P. Pillai drafted the Malayali Memorial to the Travancore Maharaja demanding fair representation in jobs.

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Dr. Palpu

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C. V. Raman Pillai

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K. P. Kesava Menon

Question 4

Kerala Widows Pension:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Available — Monthly welfare pension.‌​‍

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Means-tested

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New

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Discontinued

Question 5

The orphanage could not have been constructed without the efforts of the altruist who helped in his spare time. Find out the antonym of the italicised word 'altruist'.

Accepted Answer

egoist — Altruist (selfless) ↔ Egoist (self-centred).

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humanitarian

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famous

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philanthropist

Question 6

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for outstanding contributions in various scientific disciplines. Which of the following is NOT one of the specific disciplines for which this award is given?

Accepted Answer

D. Economic Sciences — The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is a premier science award in India, presented annually by the CSIR for notable and outstanding research. Its recognized disciplines include Biological, Chemical, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences. Economic Sciences, while a significant academic field, is not included among the categories for this specific science and technology award.

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A. Biological Sciences

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B. Chemical Sciences

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C. Engineering Sciences

Question 7

A scientist is designing a radiation detector to specifically identify alpha particles emitted from a radioactive source, while minimizing interference from beta and gamma radiation. Which of the following detector characteristics would be most effective for this purpose?

Accepted Answer

B. A very thin window or no window, and a short detection path within the detector. — Alpha particles have very low penetrating power and a short range in matter. Therefore, a detector with a very thin window or no window allows them to enter, and a short detection path is sufficient to capture their energy before they are fully absorbed, effectively distinguishing them from more penetrating beta and gamma radiation. Thick lead shielding is primarily for gamma rays, liquid scintillators are general-purpose but less specific for alpha due to range, and a magnetic field deflects both alpha and beta particles without selective identification based on entry alone.

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A. A thick lead shielding around the detector.

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C. A high-density liquid scintillator.

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D. A strong magnetic field across the detection area.

Question 8

Venice of the East:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Kumarakom

Question 9

Saheed Diwas (Martyrs Day):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

23 March (Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev) — 23 March — Bhagat Singh hanging.‌​‍

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26 Jan

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30 Jan

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15 Aug

Question 10

Jio Financial Services:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Demerged 2023 — Demerger 2023.‌​‍

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Still Reliance

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Cancelled

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IPO

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #919