Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #333

Question 1

Article 370 state:‌​‍

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Jammu & Kashmir — Special status for J&K.‌​‍

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Sikkim

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Punjab

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Ladakh

Question 2

Which statements are correct about India's performance in Paris Olympics 2024? ‌​‍(i) India won six medals (ii) Manu Bhaker won the first medal (iii) Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin (iv) Aman Sehrawat won bronze in wrestling

Accepted Answer

All statements are correct — India's Paris 2024 tally: 6 medals, Manu Bhaker first (10m pistol bronze), Chopra silver in javelin, Aman bronze in wrestling 57kg.‌​‍

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Only (i) and (iii)

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Only (iii) and (iv)

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Only (i) and (ii)

Question 3

One of the key recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 regarding school education is:

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B. Introducing a 5+3+3+4 school curriculum structure — NEP 2020 proposes a 5+3+3+4 structure covering foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary stages (B). It does not abolish CCE (A), mandate English-only instruction (C), or reduce vocational focus (D); instead, it emphasizes multilingualism and vocational integration.

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A. Abolishing continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE)

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C. Mandating English as the sole medium of instruction

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D. Reducing the focus on vocational education

Question 4

Clock: angle between hands at 4:00:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

120° — Each hour on a clock face = 360°/12 = 30°. ‌​‍At 4:00, hour hand is 4 hours past 12, minute hand is at 12, so angle = 4 × 30° = 120°.

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60°

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90°

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150°

Question 5

Kerala Sabari Rail — planned:

Accepted Answer

Angamaly-Erumeli — Sabari Rail project (proposed).

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TVM-Kannur

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Kochi-TVM

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None

Question 6

Kerala's mobile penetration:

Accepted Answer

Near 100% — High mobile and internet penetration.

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50%

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Low

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Unknown

Question 7

Number of significant figures in 0.00230 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — Leading zeros are not significant; trailing zero after decimal is. ‌​‍2, 3, 0 → three sig figs.

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6

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2

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5

Question 8

During the cardiac cycle, the term 'systole' refers to which event of the heart?

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C. Contraction of the ventricles — Systole refers to the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle, specifically ventricular systole, where the ventricles contract to eject blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. Diastole, on the other hand, refers to the relaxation and filling phase of the heart. Atrial events and valve actions are part of the overall cycle but not the sole definition of systole.

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A. Filling of the atria

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B. Relaxation of the atria

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D. Opening of the atrioventricular valves

Question 9

Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution are inspired by:‌​‍

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Irish Constitution — DPSPs were borrowed from the Irish Constitution of 1937.‌​‍

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UK Constitution

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US Constitution

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Canadian Constitution

Question 10

A community health assessment reveals that a particular slum area has significantly higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage compared to affluent neighborhoods in the same city. Which primary social determinant of health is most likely contributing to these observed disparities?

Accepted Answer

C. Socioeconomic status (Poverty) — Socioeconomic status, particularly poverty, is a fundamental social determinant of health that profoundly impacts health outcomes. In slum areas, poverty often leads to inadequate housing, poor sanitation, limited access to nutritious food, and reduced educational opportunities, all of which contribute to higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage. While lifestyle choices and access to technology play a role, poverty is the overarching factor creating these disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices

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D. Access to advanced medical technology

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #333