Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #157

Question 1

Kerala's organic farming hub:

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Wayanad coffee, spices, some certified organic.

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Palakkad

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Idukki

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Kannur

Question 2

Nehru Memorial Museum at:

Accepted Answer

Teen Murti Bhavan — Teen Murti Bhavan, Delhi (former PM residence).

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Red Fort

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Parliament

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Rajghat

Question 3

Champakulam Moolam is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Oldest snake boat race — Oldest snake boat race in Kerala.‌​‍

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Newest race

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Women's race

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Children's race

Question 4

Populism typically refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Political style pitting 'pure people' against 'corrupt elite' — Populism (Cas Mudde definition): thin ideology dividing society into 'pure people' vs 'corrupt elite' — can be left or right.‌​‍

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Liberal centrism

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Technocracy

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Democratic socialism

Question 5

Where did Sree Narayana Guru consecrate the famous mirror at the temple instead of an idol?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalavancodu — At Kalavancodu (Karunagappally), Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror (1927).‌​‍

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Sivagiri

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Vaikom

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Aluva

Question 6

In a science lesson following the 5E instructional model, students are given various materials to conduct experiments, observe phenomena, and collect data without direct instruction from the teacher on the expected outcomes. Which stage of the 5E model are the students primarily engaged in?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The Explore stage is characterized by students directly interacting with materials and phenomena through hands-on activities, investigations, and data collection. They work together, develop hypotheses, and test predictions, building their own understanding. Engage aims to capture interest, Explain focuses on formal concepts, and Elaborate applies learning to new contexts.

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 7

The author of 'Pride and Prejudice' is:

Accepted Answer

Jane Austen — Pride and Prejudice (1813) is Jane Austen's most famous novel.

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Emily Bronte

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Virginia Woolf

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George Eliot

Question 8

The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, a significant initiative by the Kerala government in the public education sector, primarily aims to achieve which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B. To transform government schools into high-tech 'smart' classrooms with enhanced infrastructure. — The 'Vidyakiranam' mission, part of the Public Education Rejuvenation Mission, focuses on modernizing public schools by upgrading infrastructure and introducing smart classrooms and high-tech labs. Options A, C, and D are not the primary objectives or scope of this specific mission.

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A. To provide specialized training for teachers in private unaided schools.

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C. To introduce a compulsory foreign language curriculum for all students from primary level.

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D. To establish new government medical colleges in every district of Kerala.

Question 9

Which ancient port in Kerala was renowned for trade with Roman and Greek civilizations?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Muziris — Muziris (near modern-day Kodungallur/Cranganore) was a famous ancient port on the Malabar Coast, mentioned in Roman and Greek texts as a major spice trading centre.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kochi

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Beypore

Question 10

Kerala SRTC:

Accepted Answer

KSRTC — Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

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KERTU

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KTDC

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KCRTC

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #157