Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #385

Question 1

Sugarcane belt:

Accepted Answer

UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka — Multiple states.

Answer

Only UP

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Only Maharashtra

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Punjab

Question 2

Bhavani river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala (Attappady)-TN — Originates in Attappady.‌​‍

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MP

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UP

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MH

Question 3

Synonym of DAUNTLESS:

Accepted Answer

Fearless — Fearless; determined.

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Fearful

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Weak

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Quiet

Question 4

Dist and Sessions Judge appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Governor — Governor in consultation with HC.‌​‍

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CJI

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President

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HC CJ

Question 5

Poverty is a pervasive social problem and a major social determinant of health. In the context of community health, how does poverty primarily contribute to health disparities and poorer health outcomes in a community?

Accepted Answer

B. By limiting access to essential resources like education, safe housing, clean water, sanitation, and nutritious food. — Poverty significantly restricts individuals' and communities' access to fundamental resources crucial for good health, including quality education, safe and stable housing, clean water, adequate sanitation, and nutritious food. This lack of access directly leads to poorer health outcomes and exacerbates health disparities. Poverty typically increases stress and limits access to healthcare, rather than promoting healthy lifestyles or increasing opportunities for early detection.

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A. By encouraging excessive consumption of high-quality, nutritious food, leading to obesity.

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C. By promoting active lifestyles and reducing stress levels due to fewer material possessions.

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D. By increasing opportunities for early disease detection and access to advanced medical treatments.

Question 6

The concept of parliamentary government was borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

UK — India follows British-style parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature.

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USA

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France

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Canada

Question 7

The arithmetic mean of first 20 natural numbers (1..20) is:

Accepted Answer

10.5 — Mean = (n+1)/2 = 21/2 = 10.5.

Answer

10

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11

Answer

11.5

Question 8

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 proposes a new pedagogical and curricular structure for school education. Which of the following correctly represents this new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 (Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, Secondary) — The NEP 2020 replaces the existing 10+2 structure with a new 5+3+3+4 curricular framework. This framework comprises 5 years of Foundational Stage, 3 years of Preparatory Stage, 3 years of Middle Stage, and 4 years of Secondary Stage. The other options represent either the old structure or incorrect combinations of stages.

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B. 10+2 (Primary, Secondary)

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C. 8+4 (Elementary, Secondary)

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D. 5+3+4+3 (Early Childhood, Primary, Middle, Higher Secondary)

Question 9

Kozhikode is also known as:

Accepted Answer

City of Spices — Kozhikode is called the 'City of Spices' due to its historical role as a major spice trading port. 'Queen of Arabian Sea' = Kochi. 'Venice of the East' = Alappuzha.

Answer

City of Seven Hills

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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Venice of the East

Question 10

COP28 (2023) held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UAE — COP28 held in Dubai, UAE in December 2023.‌​‍

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Brazil

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India

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Egypt

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #385