Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #897

Question 1

Swami Vagbhatananda was born on 27 April 1885 at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Patyam — Vagbhatananda was born at Patyam, Kannur.‌​‍

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Kollangode

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Budhanoor

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Chavara

Question 2

The Upper Cloth Agitation in Travancore ended in 1859 with a proclamation by:

Accepted Answer

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma — Uthram Thirunal's 26 July 1859 proclamation permitted Channar women to wear upper cloth.

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Swati Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma

Question 3

Ratio 2:3. Each increased by 5. New ratio 3:4. Original numbers:

Accepted Answer

10,15 — (2x+5):(3x+5)=3:4 → 8x+20=9x+15 → x=5. So 10, 15.

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8,12

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6,9

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20,30

Question 4

The deepest point in the world's oceans is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mariana Trench — The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean contains the Challenger Deep (~11,034 m), the deepest known point on Earth.‌​‍

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Tonga Trench

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Puerto Rico Trench

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Java Trench

Question 5

Onam is celebrated in the month of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chingam — Onam is in Chingam (August-September).‌​‍

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Medam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 6

Under the 'Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)', which of the following is a key feature of the scheme?

Accepted Answer

B. It offers cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year. — AB-PMJAY is a flagship scheme under Ayushman Bharat that provides cashless secondary and tertiary care hospitalization up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for the poorest 40% of the population. Option A is incorrect as it targets a specific age group rather than the economically weaker sections. Option C is incorrect because while pre-authorization is required for some procedures, it is not mandated for all. Option D is incorrect as the scheme covers both public and empanelled private hospitals.

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A. It provides free healthcare services to all citizens above 65 years of age.

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C. It mandates pre-authorization for all medical procedures to ensure cost control.

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D. It covers only government-run hospitals and primary healthcare centers.

Question 7

A primary benefit of implementing the 5E learning model in a classroom is that it:

Accepted Answer

C. Fosters an inquiry-based, student-centered approach aligned with constructivist principles. — The 5E model is designed to facilitate inquiry-based learning, where students actively construct knowledge through a guided process of engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evaluation, consistent with constructivist pedagogy. It is not primarily about speed, rote learning, or reducing collaboration.

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A. Streamlines content delivery, allowing teachers to cover more topics quickly.

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B. Promotes rote memorization of facts and definitions for standardized tests.

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D. Reduces the need for student collaboration, focusing on individual achievement.

Question 8

The first metro rail in India was in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kolkata — Kolkata Metro (1984) was India's first metro rail system.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Chennai

Question 9

Sree Narayana Guru's socio-religious reform movement fundamentally aimed at the spiritual and social upliftment of the oppressed. Which of the following actions best exemplifies his practical approach to achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishing 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' through temple consecrations accessible to all, irrespective of caste. — Sree Narayana Guru's core philosophy was 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man', which he practically implemented by consecrating temples where everyone, regardless of caste, could worship. This directly challenged traditional caste hierarchies and promoted self-respect and spiritual equality among the marginalized. Options A and D misrepresent his primary methods, while C incorrectly suggests he advocated for secularism rather than religious reform.

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A. Organizing large-scale political agitations for reservation in government services.

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C. Advocating for the complete abolition of all traditional religious practices and adoption of a secular worldview.

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D. Promoting Sanskritization among lower castes to mimic the rituals and customs of upper castes.

Question 10

The Syrian Catholic Church at Kanjur is associated in history with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — The Syrian Catholic Church at Kanjur is historically associated with Sakthan Thampuran's era of Kochi.‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Sri Vallabha Kotha

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Sthanu Ravi

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #897