Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #276

Question 1

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, which of the following best describes the principle of 'reasonable accommodation' in an educational setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Making necessary and appropriate modifications and adjustments to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others. — Reasonable accommodation, as defined in the RPwD Act, refers to necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments, not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure persons with disabilities enjoy or exercise all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis with others. Options A, C, and D represent segregation, lowered expectations, or exclusion, which are contrary to the principle of equality and inclusion.

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A. Providing separate classrooms for students with disabilities to ensure specialized instruction.

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C. Lowering academic standards for students with disabilities to help them pass examinations.

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D. Exempting students with disabilities from participation in extracurricular activities.

Question 2

The minimum age to contest state assembly elections is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

25 — Minimum age for Vidhan Sabha = 25 years (same as Lok Sabha). ‌​‍Vidhan Parishad = 30 years.

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18

Answer

21

Answer

30

Question 3

The AP 5, 10, 15, ..., 100. Number of terms:

Accepted Answer

20 — aₙ = 100; a = 5, d = 5 → 100 = 5 + (n−1)·5 → n = 20.

Answer

18

Answer

19

Answer

21

Question 4

Jan Aushadhi stores:

Accepted Answer

14000+ (2024) — Generic medicine stores — massive expansion.

Answer

5000

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2000

Answer

500

Question 5

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of:

Accepted Answer

B. Cranial nerves and spinal nerves — The peripheral nervous system (PNS) comprises all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, including the cranial nerves (originating from the brain) and spinal nerves (originating from the spinal cord), which transmit information to and from the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord form the central nervous system (CNS), while the autonomic and somatic nervous systems are divisions *within* the PNS.

Answer

A. Brain and spinal cord

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C. Cerebrum and cerebellum

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D. Autonomic and somatic nervous systems

Question 6

The Treaty of Rome (1957) established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

European Economic Community (EEC) — precursor to EU — Signed by 6 countries (France, W. ‌​‍Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Goals: common market, economic integration. ‌​‍Evolved into EU (Maastricht 1993).

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UN

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League of Nations

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NATO

Question 7

The "Kerala Model of Development" is often cited as a unique case study in global development. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects its distinctive characteristic when compared to conventional economic growth models?

Accepted Answer

B. It demonstrates high achievements in human development indicators like literacy and public health, despite a relatively lower per capita income. — The Kerala Model is distinguished by its ability to achieve high social development outcomes, such as universal literacy, high life expectancy, and low infant mortality, primarily through robust public investment in social sectors, even with a moderate economic growth rate and relatively lower per capita income. Options A, C, and D describe characteristics commonly associated with conventional, growth-centric, or export-led development models, which typically prioritize economic growth as a prerequisite for social improvement.

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A. It prioritizes rapid capital accumulation and industrialization as primary drivers for social upliftment.

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C. It relies heavily on foreign direct investment and market deregulation to stimulate economic growth.

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D. Its success is primarily attributed to a robust export-oriented manufacturing sector and technological innovation.

Question 8

Plural of 'child':

Accepted Answer

children — Irregular plural.

Answer

childs

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childes

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child

Question 9

Mahakavi Kumaran Asan was a disciple of:

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Disciple of Sree Narayana Guru.

Answer

Chattambi Swamikal

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Vivekananda

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Tagore

Question 10

2026 is a leap year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

No — No — not divisible by 4 (2024, 2028 are).‌​‍

Answer

Partially

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Yes

Answer

Not applicable

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #276