Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #896

Question 1

The term 'Parliamentary Democracy' signifies that:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The executive is elected by and responsible to the legislature — In parliamentary democracy, the Council of Ministers is accountable to the legislature (Lok Sabha at Centre).‌​‍

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Judiciary is supreme

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Only Parliament can amend laws

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The people elect the President directly

Question 2

Under the 'Aarogyam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily covered for free treatment of specified non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

D. Families enrolled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — The 'Aarogyam' scheme primarily covers families enrolled under RSBY for free treatment of specified NCDs, including diabetes and hypertension. It is not limited to BPL families alone (A), does not cover all above 40 years (B), nor is it restricted to government employees (C). RSBY beneficiaries are the target group for this scheme.

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A. BPL families only

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B. All Keralites above 40 years of age

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C. Government employees and pensioners

Question 3

Odd: Square, Triangle, Rectangle, Rhombus‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Triangle — Others have 4 sides; triangle has 3.‌​‍

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Rhombus

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Square

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Rectangle

Question 4

Date of Temple Entry Proclamation issued by Sree Chithira Thirunal:

Accepted Answer

November 12, 1936 — The Proclamation was signed on 12 November 1936 (27 Thulam 1112 ME).

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October 12, 1936

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August 12, 1936

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December 12, 1936

Question 5

The Triple Talaq Act (Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Act) was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Act passed 2019. ‌​‍Made triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat) illegal and punishable with up to 3 years' imprisonment.

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2017

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2020

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2018

Question 6

Indian Competition Act (2002) replaced:‌​‍

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MRTP Act 1969 — Competition Act 2002 replaced MRTP Act 1969. ‌​‍Competition Commission of India (CCI) set up 2003. Prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominance.

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IBC

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FDI Act

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FERA

Question 7

If the 11th day of a 31-day month is a Saturday, which day occurs five times?

Accepted Answer

Thursday — Month has 31 days; first day is Wednesday. Wed/Thu/Fri fall on days 1,8,15,22,29 — five times. Thursday is among the options.

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Monday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Question 8

A group of teachers is preparing to update the curriculum for a specific subject in high schools and requires guidelines on pedagogical approaches and syllabus framing. Which autonomous body within the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for curriculum development, research, and teacher education programs for school education?

Accepted Answer

A. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, educational research, and teacher training programs for school education in Kerala. The DGE focuses on overall administration, KITE on IT infrastructure, and KSHEC on higher education.

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B. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 9

Ratio 2:3. If total=50, larger share:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

30 — Total parts = 2 + 3 = 5. ‌​‍Each part = 50 ÷ 5 = 10. Larger share (3 parts) = 3 × 10 = 30.

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25

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20

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35

Question 10

Past participle of 'write':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Written — Write-Wrote-Written.‌​‍

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Wrote

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Writed

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Writing

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #896