Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #195

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of vocational education into mainstream education. Which of the following best describes the approach for this integration in schools?

Accepted Answer

A. Students can opt for vocational subjects as elective courses alongside academic subjects from Grade 6 onwards, including internships. — NEP 2020 advocates for integrating vocational education into mainstream schooling from Grade 6 onwards, allowing students to choose vocational subjects as electives and providing opportunities for internships. This approach aims to break down rigid separations between academic and vocational streams, making vocational education accessible and respected. It does not propose a separate stream for non-qualifiers, mandatory trades from Grade 1, or limiting vocational training to specialized schools.

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B. Vocational education will be a separate, parallel stream for students who do not qualify for academic courses after Grade 8.

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C. All students will be mandatorily assigned a vocational trade from Grade 1, irrespective of their interest.

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D. Vocational training will be offered only in specialized vocational schools, completely separate from general education schools.

Question 2

The Korean War (1950-53) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Armistice; divided at 38th parallel — Armistice signed 27 July 1953; no formal peace treaty. ‌​‍Korean Peninsula remains divided into North Korea (DPRK) and South Korea (ROK).

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Chinese takeover

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Unification

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South Korean victory

Question 3

Kerala Sahitya Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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TVM

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Kottayam

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Kochi

Question 4

The first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar, was elected from which constituency?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sasaram — Meira Kumar represented Sasaram, Bihar.‌​‍

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Thoothukudi

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Indore

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Amaravati

Question 5

Recently discovered element source in India crucial for electric vehicles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lithium — Major lithium deposits were discovered in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir in 2023.‌​‍

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Graphite

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Cobalt

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Uranium

Question 6

The National Health Mission (NHM) aims to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. Which of the following is NOT a core strategic approach or component of the NHM?

Accepted Answer

C. Focusing exclusively on tertiary care super-specialty services. — The National Health Mission (NHM) primarily focuses on strengthening primary and secondary healthcare, promoting RCH services, and addressing both communicable and non-communicable diseases. While tertiary care is part of the overall health system, NHM's core strategic approach is not *exclusively* focused on super-specialty services; it aims for comprehensive service delivery at all levels, with a strong emphasis on primary care.

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A. Strengthening public health infrastructure at district and sub-district levels.

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B. Promoting RCH (Reproductive and Child Health) services.

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D. Addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Question 7

Kerala's longest river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar — 244 km, longest river in Kerala.‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

Question 8

Choose the correct form: 'Neither of the boys ___ present.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is — 'Neither' is singular → singular verb.‌​‍

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be

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are

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were

Question 9

'Physics ___ my favourite subject.'

Accepted Answer

is — 'Physics' (like mathematics, economics) ends in -s but is singular → 'is'.

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are

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have

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has

Question 10

BRICS expanded in January 2024 to include which new members?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia — BRICS expanded from 5 to 10 members in 2024, adding Egypt, Iran, UAE, Ethiopia, and Saudi Arabia.‌​‍

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Nigeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines

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Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada

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Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, Argentina

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #195