Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #968

Question 1

Which social reformer is known as 'Pulaya Raja'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali, the great social reformer who fought for the rights of Dalits, was honoured as Pulaya Raja.‌​‍

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Kumaranasan

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Pandit Karuppan

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Poykayil Yohannan

Question 2

Under the RTE Act, which of the following is a responsibility of the Kerala government in ensuring quality education?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing schools within 1 km of every habitation — The RTE Act mandates that the government ensures schools are within 1 km of every habitation. Options A and C are important but not RTE mandates. Option B is a desirable ratio but not a strict RTE requirement.

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A. Providing free textbooks to all students

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B. Ensuring pupil-teacher ratio of 30:1 in all schools

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C. Conducting annual teacher training programs

Question 3

Many drugs are primarily excreted by the kidneys. Which process within the nephron involves the movement of substances from the blood into the renal tubule, representing the initial step of urine formation?

Accepted Answer

B. Glomerular filtration — Glomerular filtration is the initial step in urine formation, occurring in the renal corpuscle. During this process, blood plasma, excluding large proteins and blood cells, is filtered from the glomerulus into Bowman's capsule to form the filtrate. Tubular reabsorption and secretion occur later in the renal tubules.

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A. Tubular reabsorption

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C. Tubular secretion

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D. Micturition

Question 4

Regarding the prestigious Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India for distinguished service, including in the field of medicine, which option correctly lists them in ascending order of their hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A. Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan — The Padma Awards are India's highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna. They are categorized into three ranks: Padma Shri (for distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of a high order), and Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), in ascending order of prestige.

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B. Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan

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C. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri

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D. Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan

Question 5

Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61st Amendment — The 61st Amendment (1989) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.‌​‍

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52nd Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 6

Willingdon Island is located in:

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Kochi — Willingdon Island is a man-made island in Kochi, Kerala, created by Robert Bristow in the 1920s-30s during the development of Cochin Port.

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Mumbai

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Chennai

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Kolkata

Question 7

A man walks 15m east, turns right and walks 10m, turns right and walks 9m, turns right and walks 2m, finally turns left and walks 6m. Now he is facing:

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West — E → S (right) → W (right) → N (right) → W (left). Final direction: West.

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East

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North

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South

Question 8

City of Spices:

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode (Calicut) — historic spice port.

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Thrissur

Question 9

'Throw in the towel' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Give up — Admit defeat; quit.‌​‍

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Signal fight

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Clean up

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Challenge

Question 10

The capital of Kenya is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nairobi — Nairobi is Kenya's capital and largest city.‌​‍

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Amman

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Beirut

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Cairo

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #968