Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #285

Question 1

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which of the following is the primary objective of the 'Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres' (AB-HWCs)?

Accepted Answer

B. To deliver comprehensive primary health care including maternal and child health, NCD care, and wellness activities — The AB-HWCs under NHM aim to transform existing sub-centres into comprehensive primary care facilities by providing services like maternal and child health, non-communicable disease management, and wellness activities. Options C and D are incorrect as they refer to higher-level services or campaigns, while A is incorrect as tertiary care is not the primary focus of HWCs.

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A. To provide tertiary care services for non-communicable diseases

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C. To serve as referral centres for district hospitals

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D. To conduct national immunization campaigns

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary function of insoluble dietary fiber in the human body?

Accepted Answer

B. Adding bulk to stool and promoting bowel regularity. — Insoluble fiber's main role is to add bulk to the stool, which helps to stimulate bowel movements and prevent constipation. While soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol, insoluble fiber primarily contributes to gut motility and regularity. Fiber itself does not provide significant vitamins, minerals, or assist in fat-soluble vitamin absorption.

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A. Lowering blood cholesterol levels.

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C. Providing a significant source of vitamins and minerals.

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D. Assisting in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 3

A Block Panchayat in Kerala identifies a significant gap in vocational training opportunities for youth within its jurisdiction. To address this through the decentralized planning process, which of the following actions is the most appropriate initial step for the Block Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

B. Incorporating the proposal into its annual plan after discussions and approval by the Block Panchayat Committee. — In Kerala's robust decentralized planning model, local self-government institutions like Block Panchayats are empowered to identify local needs and incorporate them into their annual plans after due deliberation and approval by their respective committees. Submitting directly to the State Planning Board or seeking central assistance are later stages or alternative funding avenues, while instructing Grama Panchayats without a clear plan and budget is premature and not the initial planning step.

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A. Directly submitting a detailed project report to the State Planning Board for approval and funding.

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C. Seeking direct financial assistance from relevant central government ministries.

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D. Instructing the Grama Panchayats under its jurisdiction to immediately launch vocational training programs.

Question 4

KSDP — Kerala State Drug & Pharma:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha KSDP.‌​‍

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TVM

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 5

Synonym of EBULLIENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Enthusiastic — Full of energy.‌​‍

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Angry

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Tired

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Sad

Question 6

Do you remember the passenger ___ travelled yesterday without a ticket. ‌​‍(relative pronoun)

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who — 'Who' = subject relative pronoun for a person (the passenger who travelled).‌​‍

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whom

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which

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whose

Question 7

In CCE, which assessment tool is used to evaluate a student's participation and cooperation in group activities?

Accepted Answer

C. Observation schedules — Rating scales are commonly used in CCE to assess specific traits like participation, cooperation, and behavior in group activities. Anecdotal records document incidents, observation schedules track behaviors over time, and portfolio assessment collects samples of student work. Rating scales provide a structured way to evaluate these traits quantitatively.

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A. Anecdotal records

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B. Rating scales

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D. Portfolio assessment

Question 8

Real executive:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PM + Cabinet — PM and Cabinet (real); President (nominal).‌​‍

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President

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CJI

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VP

Question 9

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of 'divulge':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disclose — Divulge = to disclose/reveal.‌​‍

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Offer

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Vary

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Offend

Question 10

Who is competent to remove the Chairman and other members of the State Public Service Commissions?

Accepted Answer

President of India — President of India alone can remove State PSC members on grounds of misbehaviour after SC inquiry.

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Governor of the concerned State

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Chief Justice of India

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Chairman of UPSC

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #285