Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #571

Question 1

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission' launched in Kerala, what is the primary purpose of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number assigned to every citizen?

Accepted Answer

B. To create a unique digital health ID for seamless sharing and access to health records across providers — The ABHA number is designed to create a digital health ID system, allowing citizens to store and share their health records securely across healthcare providers. It is not directly linked to cashless treatment under AB-PMJAY, medicine subsidies, or direct benefit transfers, though it may indirectly support these services.

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A. To facilitate cashless treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)

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C. To provide subsidized medicines under the 'Kerala Medical Services Corporation' scheme

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D. To enable direct benefit transfer of health-related financial assistance to beneficiaries

Question 2

'Look after' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Take care of — Look after = take care of someone/something.‌​‍

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Ignore

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Search

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Watch

Question 3

Synonym of HIATUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gap — Pause or gap.‌​‍

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Plenty

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Flow

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Continuation

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes the fundamental nature and primary strategic focus of BRICS, SAARC, and ASEAN?

Accepted Answer

C. ASEAN's foundational goal is to promote regional peace, stability, and economic cooperation in Southeast Asia, while BRICS emerged as an economic grouping of major emerging economies aiming to reform the global financial architecture. — ASEAN's foundational pillars encompass promoting regional peace, stability, and economic cooperation within Southeast Asia. BRICS emerged as an economic grouping of major emerging economies, aiming to enhance their collective influence in global economic governance and advocate for a more multipolar world order. The other options inaccurately describe the core objectives or strategic priorities of these organizations.

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A. BRICS was primarily established as a military alliance to counter Western influence, while SAARC and ASEAN are solely focused on cultural exchange and tourism promotion.

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B. SAARC's main objective is to create a common currency and a single market across South Asia, whereas ASEAN prioritizes humanitarian aid and disaster relief as its core mission.

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D. BRICS emphasizes political integration and democratic governance among its members, distinct from SAARC and ASEAN which are primarily concerned with bilateral trade agreements.

Question 5

'Fast' as an adjective vs adverb — in 'He runs fast', 'fast' is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Here 'fast' modifies the verb 'runs' → it's an adverb.

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Noun

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Verb

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Adjective

Question 6

Passive of 'They are playing cricket':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cricket is being played by them — Present Continuous passive: is/are being + V3.‌​‍

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Cricket is played by them

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Cricket was being played by them

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Cricket has been played by them

Question 7

Number of vertices in a cube is:

Accepted Answer

8 — Cube has 8 vertices, 12 edges, 6 faces.

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4

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6

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12

Question 8

Lok Adalat under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 — LSA Act 1987.‌​‍

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CPC

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Constitution

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CrPC

Question 9

Which of the following social changes is MOST likely to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Construction of piped water supply systems and proper sanitation facilities — Piped water supply and sanitation facilities (B) directly address the root cause of waterborne diseases by improving water quality and waste disposal. While health education (A) is important, it is a secondary intervention. Mosquito control (C) and vaccination (D) target vector-borne and vaccine-preventable diseases, not waterborne illnesses.

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A. Introduction of community-based health education programs

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C. Increased use of mosquito repellents and bed nets

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D. Implementation of mass vaccination drives for children

Question 10

Suez Canal connects:

Accepted Answer

Red Sea and Mediterranean — Mediterranean Sea - Red Sea (Egypt).

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Pacific and Atlantic

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Atlantic and Indian

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Red Sea and Black Sea

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #571