Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #107

Question 1

?, 4, 9, 16, 25‌​‍

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1 — Squares starting from 1.‌​‍

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0

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2

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3

Question 2

Which of the following soil types in Kerala is predominantly formed by the weathering of lateritic rocks and is known for its high iron oxide content, making it suitable for cashew and rubber cultivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Laterite Soil — Laterite soil, formed by the weathering of lateritic rocks, is rich in iron oxide and aluminum oxide, making it acidic and well-drained. It is ideal for plantations like cashew and rubber in Kerala, unlike alluvial soil (fertile but not iron-rich), black soil (clayey and expansive), or red soil (iron-rich but less weathered).

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A. Alluvial Soil

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C. Black Soil

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D. Red Soil

Question 3

V. T. Bhattathiripad is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Namboothiri social reform — V. ‌​‍T. Bhattathiripad led the Yogakshema Sabha reform movement within the Namboothiri Brahmin community.

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Temple entry movement

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Anti-untouchability

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Tribal welfare

Question 4

As per the NEP 2020, which age group is the new '5+3+3+4' school education structure intended to cover?

Accepted Answer

B. 4-18 years — The NEP 2020 proposes a school education structure of 5+3+3+4, covering ages 3 to 18 years (3-5 years: Foundational Stage, 6-8 years: Preparatory Stage, 8-11 years: Middle Stage, 12-18 years: Secondary Stage). Option A is incorrect as it excludes the 3-4 years age group. Options C and D exclude the preschool age group.

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A. 3-18 years

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C. 5-18 years

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D. 6-18 years

Question 5

Kannur district:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1957 — 1957.‌​‍

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1956

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1980

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1970

Question 6

A lady drives 15 km west, turns left and goes 10 km, then turns right and goes 18 km. Now she is going in which direction?

Accepted Answer

West — W (15) → S (10, after left turn from W) → W (18, after right turn from S). Currently going West.

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South-West

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South

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East

Question 7

Which of the following measures is most effective in addressing the issue of structural unemployment in Kerala, particularly among educated youth?

Accepted Answer

B. Expanding vocational training programs aligned with industry demand and local economic sectors — Vocational training programs aligned with industry demand (Option B) directly address structural unemployment by equipping educated youth with skills that match market needs, unlike financial assistance (Option C) which provides temporary relief without skill enhancement. Caste-based quotas (Option A) may address representation but do not resolve skill mismatches, while encouraging migration (Option D) does not resolve unemployment within Kerala.

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A. Increasing the number of government job reservations through caste-based quotas

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C. Providing monthly financial assistance to unemployed graduates without skill development

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D. Encouraging migration of skilled workers to other states or countries without interventions

Question 8

Which Constitutional amendment is known as the 'Mini-Constitution'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd — The 42nd Amendment (1976) made sweeping changes and earned the 'Mini-Constitution' epithet.‌​‍

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44th

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73rd and 74th

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None of the above

Question 9

The word 'Secular' was added to the Preamble by the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — The 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.‌​‍

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44th Amendment

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86th Amendment

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1st Amendment

Question 10

Sree Narayana Guru's profound declaration 'Oru Jaathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam Manushyanu' (One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man) was not merely a spiritual dictum but a revolutionary social reform. Which of the following best describes the core practical implication of this philosophy in the context of early 20th-century Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. It sought to dismantle the hierarchical caste system by asserting the fundamental spiritual unity and equality of all human beings, thereby challenging social discrimination. — Sree Narayana Guru's declaration 'One Caste, One Religion, One God for Man' directly challenged the prevailing caste hierarchy and untouchability by asserting the inherent spiritual unity and equality of all individuals. This philosophy provided a strong intellectual and moral foundation for social movements aimed at eradicating discrimination and promoting universal brotherhood, rather than just religious consolidation or individual enlightenment. Options A, C, and D misinterpret the primary social reform objective of the Guru's teaching.

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A. It primarily promoted inter-religious dialogue and conversion to a new, universal religion transcending traditional faiths.

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C. It advocated for the establishment of a unified religious institution under the Guru's leadership to consolidate Hindu beliefs.

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D. It emphasized the importance of individual spiritual enlightenment and detachment from worldly affairs as the sole path to societal harmony.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #107