Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #889

Question 1

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

Accepted Answer

C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 2

Article 370 (special status to J&K) was abrogated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Article 370 was effectively abrogated on 5 August 2019, reorganising J&K into two Union Territories.‌​‍

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2014

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2017

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2021

Question 3

While globally lauded for its achievements, the Kerala Model of Development currently faces several critical sustainability challenges. Among the options below, which represents the most significant and pressing long-term challenge to its continued success?

Accepted Answer

B. The escalating fiscal burden stemming from an aging population, high social security commitments, and limited avenues for revenue generation. — A major long-term challenge for the Kerala Model is the increasing fiscal strain. This is primarily caused by a rapidly aging population demanding more extensive social security and healthcare services, coupled with high existing social welfare expenditures, and a relatively limited industrial base to generate sufficient state revenue, making it challenging to sustain the high level of public services.

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A. A significant decline in the quality and reach of public education and healthcare services due to underfunding.

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C. Persistent political instability and frequent changes in government hindering long-term policy implementation.

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D. A complete reversal of land reform policies, leading to increased agrarian distress and landlessness.

Question 4

Mohanlal national awards:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 Best Actor — 2 national awards Best Actor.‌​‍

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3

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5

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1

Question 5

Synonym of AFFABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Good-natured.‌​‍

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Sad

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Silent

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Hostile

Question 6

Kerala's first Lokayukta:

Accepted Answer

Justice Thankappan — Justice P.S. Thankappan Nair (1999).

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Justice Balakrishnan

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Justice Koshi

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Justice Sasidharan

Question 7

The Marshall Plan (1948) was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US economic aid (~$13B) to rebuild Western Europe — European Recovery Program (1948-52). ‌​‍Named after Secretary of State George Marshall. Revived Western European economies, strengthened against USSR.

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Military alliance

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Trade agreement

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Peace treaty

Question 8

Meaning of 'cumbersome':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bulky/awkward to carry — Cumbersome = heavy, unwieldy, troublesome.‌​‍

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Small

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Easy

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Light

Question 9

Art 29 protects:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Any section with distinct language/script/culture — Broader than Art 30.‌​‍

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Only linguistic minorities

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Only religious minorities

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Only Hindu minorities

Question 10

Who proposed the neutrino hypothesis?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pauli (to conserve energy in β-decay) — 1930 'desperate remedy'. ‌​‍Named by Fermi. Detected 1956 (Cowan-Reines). ‌​‍Kajita-McDonald Nobel 2015 for neutrino oscillations.

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Dirac

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Heisenberg

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Fermi

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #889