Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #688

Question 1

Kerala gold smuggling case:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — 2020 UAE consulate case.‌​‍

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2018

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2019

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2022

Question 2

The National Health Policy 2017 advocates for Universal Health Coverage and aims to achieve health and wellness for all. In this context, what is the policy's stance on the role of Ayush systems?

Accepted Answer

D. To mainstream and integrate Ayush systems into comprehensive primary healthcare, promoting pluralism and informed choice. — The National Health Policy 2017 strongly advocates for mainstreaming and integrating Ayush systems into the national healthcare delivery framework, especially at the primary care level. This approach promotes pluralism and offers informed choice to the public, aligning with the goal of achieving comprehensive health and wellness for all citizens, rather than restricting or phasing them out.

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A. To phase out Ayush systems from public health delivery due to lack of evidence.

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B. To restrict Ayush systems solely to traditional healing practices without scientific integration.

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C. To promote selective integration of Ayush with modern medicine, particularly for chronic diseases.

Question 3

National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared for:

Accepted Answer

War, external aggression or armed rebellion — The word 'internal disturbance' was replaced by 'armed rebellion' through 44th Amendment (1978). National Emergency declared thrice: 1962, 1971, 1975.

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Financial crisis

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Breakdown of state machinery

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Natural disasters

Question 4

Standard electrode potential of SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode):

Accepted Answer

0.0 V (reference) — H⁺ + e⁻ ⇌ ½H₂ at 1 atm, 1 M, 25°C. Reference for all other electrode potentials.

Answer

+1.0

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-1.0

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+0.76

Question 5

Synonym of POLEMICAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Controversial — Involving dispute.‌​‍

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Peaceful

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Calm

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Agreeable

Question 6

Crypto regulation India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Under discussion — Regulatory framework evolving.‌​‍

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Cancelled

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Full ban

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Full allowed

Question 7

One word: Broad pattern/model:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paradigm — Paradigm.‌​‍

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Template

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Hypothesis

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Axiom

Question 8

Value of sin 30°:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Common angles: sin 0=0, sin 30=1/2, sin 45=1/√2, sin 60=√3/2, sin 90=1. ‌​‍cos reverses.

Answer

√3/2

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1

Answer

0

Question 9

The Directive Principles were borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ireland — DPSPs were borrowed from the Irish Constitution (Article 45 of the Irish Constitution).‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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Australia

Question 10

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the agricultural economy in Kerala, contributing to its declining share in the state's GSDP?

Accepted Answer

B. Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs — Fragmented landholdings and high labor costs are critical issues in Kerala's agriculture, hindering mechanization and productivity. While cash crops are significant, their over-reliance is more a symptom than the primary challenge. Excessive subsidies and corporate dominance are not primary concerns in Kerala's agricultural landscape.

Answer

A. Over-reliance on cash crops like rubber and coconut

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C. Excessive government subsidies leading to inefficiencies

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D. Dominance of large corporate farms in the sector

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #688