Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #135

Question 1

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.‌​‍

Answer

Chemmeen

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Thacholi Othenan

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Neelakuyil

Question 2

How many Gram Panchayats are there in Kerala?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

941 — Kerala has 941 Gram Panchayats at the village level, 152 Block Panchayats, and 14 District Panchayats.‌​‍

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152

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777

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1200

Question 3

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 4

Which hominid is recognized as the first in human evolution to have a larger brain?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Homo habilis ('handy man') — ~2.5-1.5 mya. ‌​‍First tool maker. Brain ~650 cc. ‌​‍H. erectus: ~900 cc, first to migrate out of Africa, fire use.

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Homo erectus

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Australopithecus

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Neanderthal

Question 5

In the context of local self-governance in Kerala, which of the following best describes the primary role of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?

Accepted Answer

A. To prepare a consolidated draft development plan for the district, encompassing both rural and urban areas. — The District Planning Committee (DPC) is primarily responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, as mandated by Article 243ZD of the Constitution. Direct implementation of schemes is typically done by the respective local bodies or line departments. Budget approval is handled by the respective local bodies themselves or higher administrative authorities, and dispute resolution falls under different administrative or legal mechanisms.

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B. To directly implement centrally sponsored schemes at the district level.

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C. To approve the annual budget of all Panchayats and Municipalities within the district.

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D. To resolve inter-Panchayat disputes regarding resource allocation and administrative boundaries.

Question 6

A language teacher is meticulously planning lessons that involve extensive repetition, memorization of dialogues, and immediate correction of errors to ensure accurate pronunciation and grammatical structures. This approach aligns most closely with which language teaching methodology?

Accepted Answer

C. Audio-lingual Method, which is based on behaviorist theories of habit formation. — The Audio-lingual Method, heavily influenced by behaviorism, emphasizes habit formation through repetitive drills, dialogue memorization, and immediate error correction to achieve accuracy in pronunciation and grammar. In contrast, Communicative Language Teaching prioritizes meaningful interaction and fluency, often delaying explicit error correction.

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A. Communicative Language Teaching, where fluency is prioritized over accuracy in initial stages.

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B. Task-Based Language Teaching, where learners complete meaningful tasks using target language.

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D. Total Physical Response, where commands are given and students respond physically.

Question 7

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

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A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 8

A newborn is delivered and at one minute of life, presents with a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimace reflex to stimulation, and a pale body with blue extremities. What is the Apgar score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The Apgar score is calculated based on five criteria. For this newborn: Heart rate (90 bpm) scores 1 point. Respiration (weak cry) scores 1 point. Muscle tone (some flexion) scores 1 point. Reflex irritability (grimace) scores 1 point. Color (pale body with blue extremities, i.e., acrocyanosis) scores 1 point. Summing these gives a total Apgar score of 5.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 9

Following rivers are NOT a tributary of Periyar:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kattappanayar — Mullayar, Perumthurayar, Kallar are tributaries; Kattappanayar is not.‌​‍

Answer

Kallar

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Perumthurayar

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Mullayar

Question 10

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary age group for which free and compulsory education is guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory education for all children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. This provision ensures that every child in this age group has the right to elementary education, covering classes I to VIII.

Answer

A. 3 to 14 years

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C. 5 to 18 years

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D. 6 to 18 years

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #135