Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #640

Question 1

Kerala University:

Accepted Answer

1937 (as Travancore Univ) — Renamed Kerala University in 1957.

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1957

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1947

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1960

Question 2

Who was the author of the book 'Adwaitha Panjaram'?

Accepted Answer

Kunjan Pillai — Sree Narayana Guru's birth name was Nanu Asan; Adwaitha Panjaram is among his philosophical works.

Answer

Thycaud Ayya Guru

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Vakkom Maulavi

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V.T. Bhattathirippad

Question 3

Which of the following is a key component of the 'Aardram' Mission launched by the Government of Kerala in 2017 to improve healthcare delivery?

Accepted Answer

C. Upgradation of Family Health Centres to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) — The Aardram Mission focuses on transforming public health infrastructure, with a major thrust on upgrading Family Health Centres (FHCs) to Comprehensive Primary Health Centres (CPHCs) to enhance primary healthcare services. Option A is incorrect as the mission does not specify a target of 1000 new PHCs; Option B is irrelevant as Aardram does not mandate the integration of Ayurveda in all hospitals; Option D is incorrect as health insurance is not a core component of this mission.

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A. Establishment of 1000 new PHCs in tribal areas

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B. Integration of Ayurveda and Modern Medicine in all government hospitals

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D. Implementation of mandatory health insurance for all BPL families

Question 4

Vakkom Moulavi called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Muslim reformer. Founded Swadeshabhimani.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

Question 5

Autobiography vs Biography:

Accepted Answer

Autobio: by oneself. Bio: by someone else — Gandhi's 'My Experiments with Truth' is autobio. Memoir: focus on specific period/theme, not whole life.

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Same

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Both by others

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Neither exists

Question 6

Which of the following is the primary function of dietary fiber in a balanced diet?

Accepted Answer

B. Regulates blood glucose levels and promotes bowel regularity — Dietary fiber is primarily known for its role in regulating blood glucose levels and promoting bowel regularity by adding bulk to stool. It does not provide amino acids, enhance calcium absorption, or supply immediate energy like fats or carbohydrates.

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A. Provides essential amino acids for protein synthesis

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C. Enhances calcium absorption in the small intestine

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D. Supplies concentrated energy for immediate metabolic use

Question 7

Sengol placed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New Parliament (near Speaker's chair) — Sengol sceptre installed near Speaker's chair.‌​‍

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SC

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Old Parliament

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Rashtrapati Bhavan

Question 8

In a period of significant economic overheating characterized by high inflation and rapid credit growth in India, which combination of monetary policy actions would the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) typically implement to stabilize the economy?

Accepted Answer

C. Increasing the Repo Rate and selling government securities through Open Market Operations (OMOs). — To combat high inflation and rapid credit growth (economic overheating), the RBI employs contractionary monetary policy. Increasing the Repo Rate makes borrowing more expensive for commercial banks, thereby discouraging lending and reducing money supply. Simultaneously, selling government securities through Open Market Operations (OMOs) withdraws liquidity from the banking system, further tightening credit conditions and curbing inflation.

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A. Reducing the Reverse Repo Rate and initiating long-term repo operations (LTROs).

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B. Decreasing the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and buying government securities through Open Market Operations (OMOs).

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D. Lowering the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and expanding the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) corridor.

Question 9

M.T. Vasudevan Nair wrote for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mathrubhumi Weekly — Long-time Mathrubhumi editor.‌​‍

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Deshabhimani

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Kalakaumudi

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Manorama

Question 10

Navy Chief 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Hari Kumar till Apr 2024; Dinesh Tripathi after.‌​‍

Answer

Hari Kumar

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Sunil Lanba

Answer

Dinesh Tripathi

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #640