Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #103

Question 1

'He is good ___ mathematics':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — Good at (skill).‌​‍

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with

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on

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in

Question 2

Idiom 'once in a lifetime' means:

Accepted Answer

Very rare, exceptional — Indicates a unique, rare event.

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Very often

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Daily

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Yearly

Question 3

The Diwan Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's resignation in 1947 was primarily due to which of the following events?

Accepted Answer

A. The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against his autocratic rule — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer resigned in 1947 following the violent Punnapra-Vayalar uprising (1946), a communist-led rebellion against his policies. While integration into India (1949) was a later development, the uprising directly triggered his resignation.

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B. The Quit India Movement's impact on Travancore

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C. The integration of Travancore into the Indian Union

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D. The assassination of Mahatma Gandhi

Question 4

Which of the following gives the percentage of carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

0.03% — CO₂ is approximately 0.03% (~400 ppm) of Earth's atmosphere.

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0.3%

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0.06%

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5%

Question 5

Kerala Technological University:

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KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

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Kollam

Question 6

Synonym of INCONGRUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Out of place — Not in harmony.‌​‍

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Consistent

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Matching

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Uniform

Question 7

Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is near which city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is about 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram and is a source of drinking water for the city.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Kollam

Question 8

How many odd days in a normal year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 — 365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 day. So 1 odd day.‌​‍

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0

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2

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3

Question 9

Paytm crisis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paytm Payments Bank restrictions 2024 — RBI curbs on PPBL early 2024.‌​‍

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Acquired

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Closed

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IPO 2024

Question 10

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka' scheme, which of the following services is NOT covered for eligible beneficiaries in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Reimbursement for OPD consultations in private hospitals — Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka primarily covers inpatient hospitalization expenses including secondary and tertiary care, with pre-existing diseases covered after a 30-day waiting period. OPD consultations and transport allowances are not included in the scheme's coverage. Distractors A and B are partially correct but do not fully represent exclusions, while D is a common misconception.

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A. Treatment for pre-existing diseases after a waiting period of 30 days

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B. Coverage for both secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations

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D. Provision for transport allowance for economically weaker sections

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #103