Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #130

Question 1

Aldehydes are oxidised by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tollen's reagent (silver mirror) and Fehling's (red Cu₂O) — Distinguishes aldehydes from ketones (which don't reduce). ‌​‍Silver mirror test — Ag⁺ → Ag on aldehyde.

Answer

Nothing

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Only water

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NaOH

Question 2

Synonym of IMPERIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Domineering — Commanding.

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Humble

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Kind

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Weak

Question 3

Choose the right preposition: 'She will arrive ___ Monday.'

Accepted Answer

on — 'On' is used with specific days.

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at

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in

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by

Question 4

'Reaching families through women and reaching communities through families' is the slogan of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree's well-known guiding philosophy.‌​‍

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Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

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Indira Awaas Yojana

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Bharat Nirman

Question 5

Nipah outbreak 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Kozhikode, September 2023.‌​‍

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Ernakulam

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TVM

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Thrissur

Question 6

The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project has been a flagship initiative of the state government. Beyond providing high-speed internet connectivity, what is a key socio-economic objective KFON aims to achieve?

Accepted Answer

C. To bridge the digital divide by providing free internet access to economically backward households and government offices. — KFON's primary socio-economic objective is to bridge the digital divide by ensuring equitable access to high-speed internet. This includes providing free internet connections to economically backward families and government institutions, thereby promoting digital inclusion and e-governance. While other options relate to digital infrastructure or literacy, they do not capture the core socio-economic impact of KFON as effectively as bridging the digital divide for all.

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A. To establish a new state-owned mobile network provider, competing with private telecom operators.

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B. To ensure digital literacy for all citizens by distributing free tablets and laptops.

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D. To develop advanced cybersecurity infrastructure exclusively for state government departments.

Question 7

New Parliament inaugurated:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 May 2023 — 28 May 2023.‌​‍

Answer

15 Aug 2023

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28 May 2022

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28 May 2024

Question 8

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.‌​‍

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None

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Only one

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Two

Question 9

Which statements about the Constituent Assembly of India are NOT correct? ‌​‍(i) Idea first proposed by M.N. Roy (ii) Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 recommended CA creation (iii) CA first convened 9 Dec 1946 (iv) Dr. ‌​‍Ambedkar was President of CA

Accepted Answer

Only (i)(ii)(iii) correct; (iv) incorrect — Dr. ‌​‍Rajendra Prasad was President of the CA; Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.

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Only (i) correct; (ii)(iii)(iv) incorrect

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Only (ii)(iii)(iv) correct; (i) incorrect

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Only (i)(ii)(iv) correct; (iii) incorrect

Question 10

Which of the following is the FIRST step in conducting action research in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

B. Identifying a specific problem or area for improvement in teaching-learning — The first step in action research is identifying a specific problem or area for improvement, as it sets the direction for all subsequent steps. Option A is incorrect because implementation comes later, after planning. Option C is incorrect because data collection methods should be varied and not limited to standardized tests. Option D is incorrect as publishing is not part of the initial action research process.

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A. Implementing the intervention based on prior assumptions

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C. Collecting data using standardized tests only

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D. Publishing the findings in a peer-reviewed journal

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #130