Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #152

Question 1

Thrissilery in Wayanad is associated with which ancient tradition?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Soma Yaga (Vedic ritual) — Thrissilery is known for preserving the ancient Vedic Soma sacrifice tradition, rare in modern India.‌​‍

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Buddhist monastery

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Kalaripayattu training

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Brahmin village (Taliparamba)

Question 2

According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, what is a mandatory provision for all government and government-aided higher educational institutions regarding students with benchmark disabilities?

Accepted Answer

D. Reservation of not less than 5% of the total seats in all courses. — Section 32 of the RPwD Act, 2016, mandates that all government institutions of higher education and other higher education institutions receiving aid from the government shall reserve not less than five per cent of the total seats in each course for persons with benchmark disabilities. This ensures equitable access to higher education. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they either state a wrong percentage, propose an unreasonable accommodation, or suggest a non-mandatory blanket provision.

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A. Reservation of not less than 3% of the total seats in all courses.

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B. Exemption from all examinations and assessments to promote inclusion.

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C. Provision of free transport facility from home to institution for all students with disabilities.

Question 3

The Constituent Assembly of India began functioning on:

Accepted Answer

9 December 1946 — The Constituent Assembly first convened on 9 December 1946; 13 Dec saw the Objectives Resolution tabled.

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15 August 1947

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13 December 1946

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26 January 1950

Question 4

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

Accepted Answer

Equality before Law — Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws to all persons within India (citizens and foreigners both).

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Right to Freedom

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Right against Exploitation

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Cultural Rights

Question 5

One-word substitute for the killing of women and girls because of their gender:

Accepted Answer

Femicide — Femicide = gender-based killing of women.

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Foeticide

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Filicide

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Fratricide

Question 6

'Once in a blue moon' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very rarely — Very rarely.‌​‍

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Monthly

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At night

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Never

Question 7

Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Swadeshabhimani — Vakkom Maulavi launched Swadeshabhimani at Anchuthengu in 1905.

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Deshabhimani

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Mathrubhumi

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Malayala Manorama

Question 8

She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' Indirect:

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will → would, tomorrow → the next day.

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She said she would come tomorrow

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She said she will come the next day

Question 9

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

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Tamil

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Only English

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Hindi

Question 10

Modulus of z = 3 + 4i:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — |z| = √(a² + b²) = √(9+16) = 5. Argand plane: distance from origin.‌​‍

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√7

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25

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7

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #152