Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #280

Question 1

Change to passive voice: Did the blast terrify the children?

Accepted Answer

Were the children terrified by the blast? — Past simple interrogative passive: Were + object + V3 + by + subject.

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Was the blast terrified by the children?

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Was the children terrified by the blast?

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Were the children terrifying by the blast?

Question 2

The socio-religious reform movements in Kerala played a crucial role in challenging traditional patriarchal norms and promoting women's empowerment. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a significant contribution in this regard?

Accepted Answer

B. Figures like V.T. Bhattathiripad championed the cause of Namboothiri women by advocating for the abolition of polygamy and promoting widow remarriage and education. — V.T. Bhattathiripad was a prominent Namboothiri reformer who specifically addressed the plight of Namboothiri women, advocating for an end to polygamy, promoting widow remarriage, and emphasizing female education within his community. While other reformers also contributed to women's empowerment, this statement highlights a specific and accurate aspect of these movements' impact on challenging patriarchal norms. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary focus, specific demands, or timeline of these early reform efforts.

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A. The reformers primarily focused on establishing women-only political parties to advocate for their rights.

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C. The movements universally demanded the right for women to serve as priests in temples, challenging religious orthodoxy.

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D. They successfully secured constitutional reservations for women in local self-governing bodies during the early 20th century.

Question 3

A core tenet of India's National Health Policy 2017 is to strengthen primary healthcare as the foundation for achieving universal health coverage. In this context, what is the primary expected contribution of pharmacists at the primary healthcare level, aligned with the policy's objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Promoting rational drug use, patient counseling, and managing essential medicine supply to prevent drug resistance and ensure accessibility. — The NHP 2017 emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare, where pharmacists play a crucial role beyond mere dispensing. Their contribution includes promoting rational drug use, providing patient counseling on medication adherence and lifestyle, and ensuring efficient management of essential medicine supply. These actions are vital for preventing drug resistance, ensuring equitable access, and supporting universal health coverage, aligning with the policy's goals.

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A. Focusing exclusively on drug dispensing for chronic diseases referred by specialist doctors.

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B. Providing advanced diagnostic services and surgical interventions in rural health centers.

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D. Directly managing large-scale epidemiological surveys and vaccine development programs.

Question 4

World's 2nd largest rice producer:

Accepted Answer

India — India (after China).

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China

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Bangladesh

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Indonesia

Question 5

The Malabar Rebellion (Moplah Rebellion), a major anti-British and anti-landlord uprising, occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1921 — The Malabar/Moplah Rebellion of August 1921 was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.‌​‍

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1857

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1946

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1930

Question 6

Rolling without slipping requires:

Accepted Answer

v = ωR — Condition for pure rolling. Contact point instantaneously at rest.

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v = 0

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v = ω/R

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ω = 0

Question 7

The 9th Schedule was added to:‌​‍

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Protect laws from judicial review — 9th Schedule (1st Amendment, 1951) protects listed laws from being challenged as unconstitutional.‌​‍

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List official languages

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Define anti-defection

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List Panchayat powers

Question 8

Antonym of SMART:

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Stupid — Smart ↔ stupid.

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Clever

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Intelligent

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Bright

Question 9

Phrasal verb 'give up' means:

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Surrender or stop doing — Verb + preposition/particle with idiomatic meaning. 'Put off' = postpone. 'Look after' = take care.

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Receive

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Begin

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Continue

Question 10

Highest peak in India:‌​‍

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Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) — highest peak within India's borders.‌​‍

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Everest

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K2

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Nanda Devi

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #280