Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #560

Question 1

Under the National Health Policy 2017, which initiative is primarily aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A. Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana — Ayushman Bharat - PMJAY, launched under the National Health Policy 2017, is a flagship scheme aimed at reducing catastrophic health expenditure by providing financial protection for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. While Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) also aimed at reducing OOP expenses, it was subsumed under PMJAY. The other options do not focus on financial protection.

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B. National Rural Health Mission

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C. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme

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D. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru attained Samadhi at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sivagiri — Guru attained Samadhi at Sivagiri, Varkala on 20 September 1928.‌​‍

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Aruvippuram

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Panmana

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Chempazhanthy

Question 3

The cat ran away from her and disappeared ___ the hill.

Accepted Answer

over — 'Disappeared over the hill' — moving past the top.

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across

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above

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along

Question 4

Ms. Priya wants to reorganize her classroom layout to encourage more student collaboration and facilitate easier movement for her to monitor students during group activities. Which seating arrangement would best support these goals?

Accepted Answer

C. Desks arranged in small clusters or U-shape formations. — Arranging desks in small clusters or a U-shape formation directly supports collaborative learning by allowing students to face each other and interact easily. This also provides clear pathways for the teacher to move around, monitor groups, and offer support efficiently, unlike traditional rows or widely spaced individual desks.

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A. Traditional rows, facing the front of the classroom.

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B. Individual desks widely spaced to minimize interaction.

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D. Students freely choosing their seats each day.

Question 5

Change to passive: 'Manners reveal true character.'

Accepted Answer

True character is revealed by manners. — Object becomes subject; verb becomes 'is revealed'.

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Good manners reveal good character.

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True manner reveal character.

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It is manners that reveal character.

Question 6

Who is the first Malayali Oscar winner?

Accepted Answer

Resul Pookutty — Resul Pookutty won the Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for Slumdog Millionaire (2009).

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Adoor Gopalakrishnan

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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Shaji N. Karun

Question 7

In a Laminar Airflow Workbench (LAFW), what is the primary function of the High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide a continuous flow of air free from 0.3 micron particles, including bacteria and spores. — The HEPA filter is crucial for achieving an aseptic environment by trapping 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers or larger, which effectively removes bacteria and fungal spores. This ensures that the air reaching the critical compounding area is essentially particulate and microbial-free. Large dust particles are typically removed by pre-filters, and negative pressure is characteristic of Biological Safety Cabinets for hazardous drugs, not the primary function of a HEPA filter in an LAFW.

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A. To regulate the temperature inside the workbench.

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B. To remove large dust particles from the incoming air.

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D. To create a negative pressure environment for hazardous drug compounding.

Question 8

Joint Session of Parliament presided by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha — Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions (Article 108).‌​‍

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Vice President

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President

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PM

Question 9

KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) plays a crucial role in implementing the 'Hi-Tech School Project' in Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of this project?

Accepted Answer

C. To equip all public school classrooms with IT infrastructure, including laptops, projectors, and broadband internet, to facilitate smart learning. — The 'Hi-Tech School Project', spearheaded by KITE, is designed to transform public school classrooms into modern learning environments by providing essential IT infrastructure like laptops, projectors, and robust internet connectivity. This initiative aims to foster digital literacy and facilitate smart learning experiences for both students and teachers. Options A, B, and D describe unrelated or broader goals that do not capture the specific focus of the 'Hi-Tech School Project'.

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A. To provide financial assistance to private schools for infrastructure development.

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B. To ensure access to high-speed internet connectivity in all rural households.

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D. To establish specialized institutions for advanced research in educational technology.

Question 10

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

Accepted Answer

D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

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A. 10% reduction

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B. 15% reduction

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C. 25% reduction

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #560