Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #976

Question 1

A postpartum mother at 6 weeks requests contraception. She is breastfeeding exclusively and her menses have not returned. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate contraceptive method for her?

Accepted Answer

B. Progestin-only pill (POP) — The progestin-only pill (POP) is the safest contraceptive choice for a breastfeeding mother, as it does not affect milk production or infant growth. COCP is contraindicated due to estrogen's impact on lactation. Cu-IUD and DMPA are effective but may cause irregular bleeding, making POP preferable in the early postpartum period. Lactational amenorrhea alone is unreliable after 6 weeks postpartum.

Answer

A. Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)

Answer

C. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD)

Answer

D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection

Question 2

Election Commissioner of India (CEC 2024-26):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Rajiv Kumar till Feb 2025; Gyanesh Kumar after.‌​‍

Answer

Sushil Chandra

Answer

Rajiv Kumar

Answer

Gyanesh Kumar

Question 3

Antonym of SMART:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stupid — Smart ↔ stupid.‌​‍

Answer

Clever

Answer

Bright

Answer

Intelligent

Question 4

Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Part IVA, under Article:

Accepted Answer

51A — Article 51A lists 11 Fundamental Duties; added by 42nd Amendment (1976); 11th added by 86th (2002).

Answer

52

Answer

61

Answer

73

Question 5

Ernakulam district's headquarters is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi is the headquarters of Ernakulam district. ‌​‍Kochi is also Kerala's commercial capital.

Answer

Ernakulam

Answer

Aluva

Answer

Thrippunithura

Question 6

Mannathu Padmanabhan founded the NSS in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1914 — Nair Service Society (NSS) was founded in 1914 by Mannathu Padmanabhan for Nair community upliftment.‌​‍

Answer

1903

Answer

1907

Answer

1920

Question 7

Prohibition writ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stop lower court from exceeding jurisdiction — Prevent judicial overreach.‌​‍

Answer

Command official

Answer

Release prisoner

Answer

Transfer case

Question 8

Chain rule: d/dx f(g(x)) =

Accepted Answer

f'(g(x))·g'(x) — Product of derivative of outer evaluated at inner times derivative of inner.

Answer

f'(x)

Answer

f'(g(x))

Answer

g'(x)

Question 9

Who is a member of the Selection Committee for the Chief Information Commissioner of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha — RTI Act: Selection Committee = PM + Leader of Opposition in LS + one Union Cabinet Minister nominated by PM.‌​‍

Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer

Chief Justice of Supreme Court

Answer

Vice President of India

Question 10

Bread and butter ___ good for breakfast.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — Bread and butter (treated as a single dish) takes singular verb 'is'.‌​‍

Answer

none

Answer

were

Answer

are

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #976