Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #656

Question 1

Human Rights Day is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 December — 10 December commemorates UDHR adoption (1948). ‌​‍Human Rights Day celebrated globally.

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26 January

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24 October

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8 March

Question 2

Question tag: 'I am on the right track, ___?'

Accepted Answer

aren't I? — For 'I am', the accepted tag is 'aren't I?'.

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amn't I?

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am I?

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None of these

Question 3

Reported speech: He said, 'I am reading a book.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He said that he was reading a book. — Present → past tense shift in reported speech.‌​‍

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He says he was reading a book.

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He said he read a book.

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He said he is reading a book.

Question 4

India joined BRICS in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2006 (as BRIC) — BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) formed 2006; became BRICS with South Africa's inclusion in 2010.‌​‍

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2010 (when S Africa added)

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2011

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2001

Question 5

First Indian Air Chief:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Subroto Mukherjee — AM Subroto Mukherjee (1954).‌​‍

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Arjan Singh

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Engineer

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Lal

Question 6

The 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala integrates health with livelihood by promoting community-based health programs. Which of the following is a direct outcome of this integration under the 'Health & Nutrition' component of Kudumbashree?

Accepted Answer

B. Establishment of 'Neighborhood Groups (NHGs)' to monitor maternal and child nutrition — Kudumbashree's 'Health & Nutrition' component strengthens community engagement via NHGs for nutrition monitoring and awareness. Option B aligns with this grassroots approach. Other options are either not feasible (A, C) or not universally implemented (D) under Kudumbashree.

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A. Free distribution of high-end diagnostic equipment to all Ayalkootam units

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C. Mandatory hospitalization coverage for all NHG members under Ayushman Bharat

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D. Universal screening of all senior citizens for dementia in every panchayat

Question 7

What is the tenure of the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after the 2019 amendment?

Accepted Answer

3 years or age 70 — After the 2019 amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act, the tenure of the NHRC Chairperson and members is 3 years or until they attain the age of 70 years.

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5 years or age 65

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6 years or age 65

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5 years or age 70

Question 8

The largest ocean is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pacific — Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean.‌​‍

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Atlantic

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Indian

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Arctic

Question 9

Anamudi, the highest peak in peninsular India, is located in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Anaimalai hills (Kerala) — Anamudi (2,695 m) in the Anaimalai hills of Kerala is the tallest peak south of the Himalayas.‌​‍

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Cardamom Hills

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Nilgiris

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Western Ghats of Karnataka

Question 10

Temporary Chairman of CA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sachchidananda Sinha — Sachchidananda Sinha — oldest member.‌​‍

Answer

Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Rajendra Prasad

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #656