Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #545

Question 1

Jan Dhan Yojana aims at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Financial inclusion (banking for all) — PM Jan Dhan Yojana (2014) aims for universal banking access — bank accounts for all unbanked adults.‌​‍

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Housing for all

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Free education

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Health insurance

Question 2

The Panchayati Raj system in India was introduced based on the recommendation of:

Accepted Answer

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee — The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system. Rajasthan was the first state to implement it in 1959.

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Ashok Mehta Committee

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Sarkaria Commission

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Shah Commission

Question 3

Davis Cup is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tennis — Davis Cup is the premier international men's team event in tennis.‌​‍

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Basketball

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Cricket

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Badminton

Question 4

Out of 5 numbers, average of first 4 is 15, average of last 4 is 12. The last number is 18. What is the first number?

Accepted Answer

30 — Sum of first 4 = 60. Sum of last 4 = 48. (Sum of all 5) = first + 48 = first + 48. Also = 60 + last = 60 + 18 = 78. So first = 78 - 48 = 30.

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48

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27

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33

Question 5

Single citizenship source:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK — UK.‌​‍

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Canada

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Ireland

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US

Question 6

Idukki formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

Question 7

Universal donor:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

O — O group.‌​‍

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A

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B

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AB

Question 8

Which of the following geographical features primarily dictates the predominant westward flow of most rivers in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. The steep western slopes of the Western Ghats. — The Western Ghats run parallel to the western coast of India, creating a significant watershed. Rivers originating on the western side of these mountains flow down their steep slopes directly towards the Arabian Sea, thereby dictating their westward direction. While other factors might play minor roles, the topography of the Western Ghats is the primary determinant.

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B. The higher average elevation of the central plains.

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C. The strong Coriolis effect on river currents.

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D. The presence of a major rift valley along the east-west axis.

Question 9

Silent Valley is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Silent Valley National Park is in Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 10

BOD of domestic sewage should be less than ___ mg/L before discharge:

Accepted Answer

30 mg/L — Higher BOD indicates pollution. Secondary treatment brings BOD down via activated sludge/trickling filters.

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100

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300

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1000

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #545