Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #624

Question 1

In the context of "National Education Policy news," what significant initiative was launched under NEP 2020 to leverage technology for enhancing access to education, especially during unforeseen circumstances like pandemics?

Accepted Answer

A. The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR). — The National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) is a key initiative under NEP 2020 designed as a digital infrastructure to support diverse educational initiatives and platforms, promoting online learning and digital access. This was crucial during and after the pandemic for ensuring continuity of education. Options B, C, and D are either contrary to the policy's tech-integration goals or represent different, less direct initiatives.

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B. Mandatory classroom-only teaching for all subjects.

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C. A new policy to ban all foreign educational technology.

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D. The establishment of a single national textbook board for all states.

Question 2

E-Amrit portal relates to: (1) Consumer awareness on EVs (2) Collaborative knowledge exchange with US government (3) Accelerates decarbonization‌​‍

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1, 2 and 3 — E-Amrit is the India-US EV knowledge-exchange portal that sensitises consumers and pushes decarbonization.‌​‍

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2 and 3

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1 and 3

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1 and 2

Question 3

Which writ means 'by what authority'?‌​‍

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Quo Warranto — Quo Warranto = 'by what authority?' — challenges a person's right to hold a public office.‌​‍

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Habeas Corpus

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

Question 4

Equality of opportunity means:‌​‍

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Everyone has fair chance to compete regardless of background — Formal equality — removing barriers to fair competition. ‌​‍Does not guarantee equal outcomes.

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Affirmative action

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Equal wealth

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Equal outcomes

Question 5

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses both the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM). Which of the following is a primary objective of the NHM in strengthening public health infrastructure?

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C. To achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. — The primary objective of the National Health Mission (NHM) is to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services, especially for the poor and vulnerable. Options A, B, and D represent specific aspects or non-primary goals, not the overarching objective of strengthening public health infrastructure for universal access.

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A. To provide free super-specialty treatment in private hospitals.

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B. To promote medical tourism and international collaboration.

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D. To establish advanced research facilities for high-tech medical innovations.

Question 6

The Green Revolution, a major agricultural transformation in India post-independence, significantly boosted food grain production. However, it also led to certain unintended consequences that shaped India's socio-economic landscape. Which of the following best describes a long-term socio-economic impact of the Green Revolution in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased regional disparities in agricultural development, particularly between irrigated and rain-fed areas, and a widening gap between large and small farmers. — The Green Revolution, while boosting food production, primarily benefited regions with assured irrigation and larger farmers who could afford the high-yielding variety seeds, fertilizers, and machinery. This led to increased regional disparities and widened the economic gap between rich and poor farmers, as rain-fed areas and small landholders struggled to adopt the new technology. Option A is incorrect as it increased disparities, B is wrong because modern techniques were widely adopted, and D is incorrect as the focus was on increasing food grain production.

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A. A uniform increase in agricultural prosperity across all regions and farmer categories, leading to reduced income disparities.

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B. A significant decline in the adoption of modern farming techniques due to their high initial cost and limited government support.

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D. A shift towards cash crops from food grains, leading to a severe shortage of staple foods in the subsequent decades.

Question 7

Who wrote the theme song of 'Run Kerala Run' for the 35th National Games?‌​‍

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O.N.V. Kurup — O.N.V. Kurup wrote the theme song for Kerala-hosted National Games 2015.‌​‍

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Murukan Kattakada

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V. Madhusoodanan Nair

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P.K. Gopi

Question 8

Egyptian civilisation centred on which river?‌​‍

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Nile — Herodotus called Egypt 'gift of the Nile.' Annual flooding fertilised land, enabled agriculture along narrow valley.‌​‍

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Indus

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Euphrates

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Tigris

Question 9

Kerala's Universal Public Distribution System was implemented in:‌​‍

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1965 — Kerala introduced Universal PDS in 1965 — a landmark poverty alleviation initiative.‌​‍

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1957

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1991

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1974

Question 10

Indian Unicorn #1 per valuation:‌​‍

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Varies year — Changes over time.‌​‍

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Paytm

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Ola

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Byju's

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #624