Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #165

Question 1

EVMs introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1990 — Pilot 1982, widespread 1990s, full adoption 2004.‌​‍

Answer

2004

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1998

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1980

Question 2

Operating system roles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Process, memory, file, device management; user interface — Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS. ‌​‍Kernel is core. Linus Torvalds (1991) — Linux.

Answer

Only files

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Only memory

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Only UI

Question 3

As part of the 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala, how does the 'Snehapoorvam' scheme contribute to maternal and child health?

Accepted Answer

C. By ensuring home-based care and support for HIV-positive mothers and their children — 'Snehapoorvam' is a welfare scheme under Kudumbashree that provides emotional and financial support to HIV-positive mothers and their children to prevent stigma and ensure care. Option A refers to schemes like 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'; Option B is unrelated; Option D does not align with the scheme's objectives, which focus on psychosocial support rather than financial subsidies.

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A. By providing financial assistance to pregnant women for institutional deliveries

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B. By offering free nutritional supplements to children under 5 years of age

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D. By subsidizing the cost of caesarean sections in government hospitals

Question 4

RTI Act year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2005 — 15 June 2005.‌​‍

Answer

2003

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2007

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2009

Question 5

A new state-level educational policy is being formulated in Kerala that requires a comprehensive review of existing textbooks and the development of new instructional materials. Which autonomous body is primarily responsible for guiding and facilitating this process?

Accepted Answer

C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, research, and teacher education programs. While DPI implements policies, SSA focuses on universal elementary education, and DIETs provide district-level teacher training, SCERT provides the state-level academic guidance for curriculum and textbooks.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. District Institute of Education and Training (DIET)

Question 6

Thrissur Pooram is held at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vadakkunnathan Temple — Thrissur Pooram is held at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur.‌​‍

Answer

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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Guruvayur Temple

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Sabarimala

Question 7

N.V. Krishna Warrier:

Accepted Answer

Scholar-poet — Noted scholar-poet.

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Actor

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Politician

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Economist

Question 8

Global Biofuels Alliance was launched during India's G20 presidency by:

Accepted Answer

India, USA, and Brazil — The Global Biofuels Alliance was co-initiated by India, USA, and Brazil during the G20 New Delhi Summit.

Answer

15 countries

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19 countries

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All G20 members

Question 9

Which is NOT an Ayurvedic text?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mukundamala — 'Mukundamala' is a Sanskrit devotional poem by King Kulasekhara — not an Ayurvedic text.‌​‍

Answer

Yogamritham

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Mathangaleela

Answer

Aalathur Manipravaalam

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which plays a key role in Centre-State fiscal relations?

Accepted Answer

D. States have no voting rights in the GST Council; decisions are purely based on the Union Government's discretion — The GST Council operates under Article 279A, with the Union Finance Minister as Chairperson and equal representation of states. Decisions are taken by a majority of 3/4th of the weighted votes, where the Centre has 1/3rd weightage and states collectively have 2/3rd. States do have voting rights, making option D incorrect.

Answer

A. It is a constitutional body under Article 279A

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B. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council

Answer

C. The decisions of the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #165