Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #804

Question 1

Synonym of RESOLUTE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Determined — Firm.‌​‍

Answer

Weak

Answer

Wavering

Answer

Unsure

Question 2

Kerala is experiencing a significant shift in its traditional industries, such as coir and cashew processing, due to automation and changing global demand. Many workers, especially those with lower skills, are finding it difficult to secure new employment opportunities in emerging sectors like IT or advanced manufacturing, despite available vacancies. Which type of unemployment primarily describes this situation, and what would be a key policy intervention to address it?

Accepted Answer

C. Structural unemployment; investing in vocational training and re-skilling programs. — The scenario describes a mismatch between the skills possessed by the available workforce and the skills demanded by the evolving economy, which is the defining characteristic of structural unemployment. Investing in vocational training and re-skilling programs directly addresses this skill gap by equipping workers for new industries. Cyclical unemployment relates to overall economic downturns, frictional to temporary job transitions, and disguised to surplus labor with zero marginal productivity, none of which are the primary issue described here.

Answer

A. Cyclical unemployment; increasing aggregate demand through fiscal stimulus.

Answer

B. Frictional unemployment; improving job search efficiency through online portals.

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D. Disguised unemployment; promoting self-employment in agriculture.

Question 3

Gram Sabha:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All registered voters of village — All adult registered voters — direct democracy.‌​‍

Answer

Appointed

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Ward committee

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Elected body

Question 4

Under the 'Snehasparsham' scheme, which of the following services is provided to children with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

C. Home-based rehabilitation and early intervention — The 'Snehasparsham' scheme primarily provides home-based rehabilitation and early intervention services for children with disabilities, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. While assistive devices and financial support may be part of broader schemes, they are not the core components of 'Snehasparsham'.

Answer

A. Free wheelchairs and assistive devices

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B. Monthly financial support for education

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D. Free transport to special schools outside the district

Question 5

India's largest bilateral trade partner 2023-24:

Accepted Answer

USA — USA overtook China.

Answer

China

Answer

UAE

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UK

Question 6

LCM of 12 and 18:

Accepted Answer

36 — 12=2²×3, 18=2×3². LCM=2²×3²=36.

Answer

6

Answer

12

Answer

72

Question 7

AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2012 — AAP formed on 26 November 2012, Constitution Day. ‌​‍Won Delhi Assembly elections in 2013, 2015, 2020.

Answer

2013

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2011

Answer

2014

Question 8

Simplify: b – [b – (a + b) – {b – (b – a + b)} + 2a].

Accepted Answer

0 — Simplifies to 0 after algebraic expansion.

Answer

a

Answer

2a

Answer

4a

Question 9

Who led the 1921 Malabar Rebellion from the Eranad-Valluvanad area?

Accepted Answer

Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji — The 1921 rebellion was led by Ali Musliyar and Variyankunnath Kunhahammad Haji.

Answer

Muhammad Abdurahiman

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P. Krishna Pillai

Answer

Moyyarath Sankaran

Question 10

When did the Kerala gold smuggling case occur?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — 2020 UAE consulate case.‌​‍

Answer

2018

Answer

2019

Answer

2022

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #804