Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #198

Question 1

Which planet is called the 'Red Planet'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mars — Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide on its surface.‌​‍

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Venus

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Jupiter

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Saturn

Question 2

The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising took place in which year?

Accepted Answer

1946 — The Punnapra-Vayalar uprising against the Travancore government took place in October 1946.

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1921

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1930

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1957

Question 3

Kerala's total geographical area:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

38,863 sq km — 38,863 sq km (~1.18% of India).‌​‍

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30,863 sq km

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40,000 sq km

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35,000 sq km

Question 4

One who can use both hands equally well is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ambidextrous — Ambidextrous = equally skilled with both hands.‌​‍

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Amphibious

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Bilingual

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Agnostic

Question 5

Atal Setu:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Trans Harbour Link — India's longest sea bridge — Mumbai (2024).‌​‍

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Kanyakumari

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Bhopal

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Delhi Metro

Question 6

NCFTE 2009 emphasizes the importance of 'reflective practice' for teachers. Which of the following activities best demonstrates a teacher engaging in reflective practice as envisioned by NCFTE 2009?

Accepted Answer

A. Analyzing one's own teaching methods and their impact on student learning after a lesson. — Reflective practice, as highlighted by NCFTE 2009, involves teachers critically examining their own teaching experiences, analyzing their effectiveness, and making adjustments for future lessons. Option A directly describes this process of self-assessment and continuous improvement. While other options relate to teaching, they do not inherently involve the critical self-analysis central to reflective practice.

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B. Strictly adhering to the prescribed textbook and syllabus without deviation.

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C. Attending a mandatory professional development workshop on a new pedagogical tool.

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D. Administering a standardized test to compare student performance with national averages.

Question 7

Silent Valley in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 8

Synonym of INTRANSIGENT:

Accepted Answer

Stubborn — Unwilling to compromise.

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Flexible

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Yielding

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Open

Question 9

Target group under ICDS scheme is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Children in the age group 0–6 years — Integrated Child Development Services (1975) targets children 0–6.‌​‍

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Children below poverty line

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Children of SC and ST

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Children of Ex-Servicemen

Question 10

Pambar of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Cauvery tributary — Tributary of Cauvery (Idukki).

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Joins Pamba

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Western

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None

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #198