Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #149

Question 1

CM West Bengal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mamata Banerjee — Mamata Banerjee (TMC).‌​‍

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Biman

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Abhishek

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Suvendu

Question 2

First elected Communist government in the world was formed in:‌​‍

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Kerala 1957 — E. ‌​‍M. S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad-led CPI government in Kerala (1957) was the first democratically elected Communist government in the world.

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China 1949

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Russia

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West Bengal 1977

Question 3

Digital India programme:‌​‍

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1 July 2015 — Pillars: broadband highways, universal access, e-governance, digital empowerment. ‌​‍UPI, Aadhaar, Jan Dhan drove financial inclusion.

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2018

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2020

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2014

Question 4

'The news ___ bad':

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is — News is uncountable, singular.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 5

Regarding the G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023, which of the following initiatives was a significant outcome aimed at enhancing global connectivity and infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

B. The announcement of the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 New Delhi Summit, aiming to connect India, the Middle East, and Europe through a network of railways and shipping lanes, enhancing trade and economic integration. Options A, C, and D were not primary outcomes of the G20 Summit focused on infrastructure development, with C being an aspirational goal not fully agreed upon, and A and D being unrelated to the core infrastructure theme.

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A. The launch of the 'Global Carbon Offset Market' for heavy industries.

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C. A commitment to phase out all fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 across all member nations.

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D. The establishment of a G20 rapid response force for humanitarian crises.

Question 6

Veerapandya Kattabomman, who led a revolt against the British, was a poligar of which region?

Accepted Answer

Panchalam Kurichi (Tirunelveli) — Kattabomman was the poligar of Panchalam Kurichi in Tirunelveli.

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Sivagangai

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Madurai

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Ramnad

Question 7

Odd day in 400 years:‌​‍

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0 — Every 400 years has 0 odd days (divisible).‌​‍

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1

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2

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3

Question 8

Synonym of EPHEMERAL:

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Short-lived — Lasting short time.

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Permanent

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Long

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Eternal

Question 9

Article 45 of the Constitution (original) directed: (i) Right to Education to Adults (ii) Free and Compulsory Education to Children (iii) Education to children below fourteen (iv) Parent/guardian to provide educational opportunities‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii) and (iii) — Original Article 45 directed the State to provide free compulsory education for children under 14.‌​‍

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Only (iv) and (i)

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Only (i)

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All of the above

Question 10

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship health scheme aimed at providing health coverage to vulnerable sections of society. Which of the following statements best describes a unique feature or primary focus of PMJAY, distinct from other broader health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. — PMJAY primarily focuses on providing financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures by offering a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Option A describes the Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat, which is distinct from PMJAY's hospitalization insurance. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of PMJAY's scope or provisions.

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A. It primarily focuses on preventive and promotive health services through Health and Wellness Centres.

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C. It mandates universal health coverage for all citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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D. It offers free diagnostic tests and medicines at all government primary health centres nationwide.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #149