Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #182

Question 1

Kerala state fruit:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jackfruit — Jackfruit (Chakka).‌​‍

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Pineapple

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Mango

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Banana

Question 2

Which statement is NOT correct? ‌​‍(1) Reign of Terror — French Revolution (2) Bloody Sunday — American Revolution (3) Glorious Revolution in England in 1688 (4) Nationalist Revolution in China in 1949

Accepted Answer

Only (2, 4) — Bloody Sunday (1905) was Russian, not American. ‌​‍China's Nationalist Revolution was 1911 (Xinhai); 1949 was the Communist victory.

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All incorrect

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Only (3)

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Only (1, 3)

Question 3

Which of the following is a key objective of the 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala that indirectly supports public health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

C. Promoting women-led micro-enterprises to improve household income and nutrition — 'Kudumbashree' focuses on poverty alleviation through women-led self-help groups (SHGs), which indirectly improves public health by enhancing household income and nutrition security. It does not directly provide surgical interventions (A), ensure food security through community kitchens (B), or distribute free generic medicines (D).

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A. Providing free surgical interventions for cardiac diseases

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B. Ensuring food security through community kitchens in all panchayats

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D. Distributing free generic medicines through primary health centers

Question 4

Patriarchy refers to:‌​‍

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Social system of male dominance over women in power, property, and authority — Patriarchy institutionalises male privilege across economy, politics, family, religion, culture.‌​‍

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Primitive society

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Gender equality

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Matriarchy

Question 5

Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on:‌​‍

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1 Jul 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged on 1 July 1949.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Jan 1950

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1 Nov 1956

Question 6

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded at:‌​‍

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Oslo, Norway — The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway. ‌​‍All other Nobel Prizes (Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Economics) are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Stockholm, Sweden

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Geneva, Switzerland

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The Hague, Netherlands

Question 7

'Garibi Hatao' slogan during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5th Plan — 5th Plan (1974-79). Indira Gandhi's slogan.‌​‍

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4th Plan

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6th Plan

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7th Plan

Question 8

A school in Kerala is planning an event to honor the invaluable contributions of teachers to society. In India, this celebration is primarily observed on September 5th. This particular date was chosen to commemorate:

Accepted Answer

C. The birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned teacher and former President of India. — Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on September 5th to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India's second President and a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and teacher. He believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country. Options A, B, and D refer to different educational milestones or personalities not directly linked to the observance of Teachers' Day on this specific date.

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A. The day the National Policy on Education was officially unveiled, emphasizing the role of educators.

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B. The passing of Swami Vivekananda, who advocated for value-based education and youth empowerment.

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D. The day when the first formal teacher training college was established in India.

Question 9

Antonym of WIN:‌​‍

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Lose — Win ↔ lose.‌​‍

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Defeat

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Triumph

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Succeed

Question 10

The Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Rebellion) of 1921 was centred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode and Malappuram — The 1921 Malabar Rebellion was centred in the Eranad and Valluvanad taluks of present-day Malappuram and Kozhikode.‌​‍

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Kannur and Kasaragod

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Palakkad and Thrissur

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Ernakulam and Thrissur

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #182