Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #203

Question 1

Cultural capital of Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur — cultural capital.‌​‍

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

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Kozhikode

Question 2

The first Arab writer to call Kerala as 'Malabar' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulaiman — Sulaiman the Merchant (9th century Arab traveller) referred to Kerala as Malabar.‌​‍

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Niccolo Conti

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Al-Biruni

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Ibn Battuta

Question 3

After learning about the principles of levers and simple machines, students are tasked with designing and building a device to lift a heavy object using only materials provided (e.g., wooden planks, ropes, fulcrums). This activity best represents which phase of the 5E learning model?

Accepted Answer

C. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase focuses on applying newly acquired knowledge and understanding to new, real-world situations or problems, allowing students to deepen and extend their conceptual understanding. Designing and building a device using learned principles is a direct application and extension of their knowledge, fitting the 'Elaborate' phase perfectly. 'Engage' creates interest, 'Explore' involves initial investigation, and 'Evaluate' assesses learning.

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A. Engage

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Question 4

NITI Aayog's formation marked a paradigm shift from the Planning Commission's centralized approach. Which of the following statements accurately reflects NITI Aayog's structure and its core mandate?

Accepted Answer

B. Its Governing Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, includes Chief Ministers of all States and Lt. Governors of UTs with Legislatures, emphasizing cooperative federalism. — NITI Aayog is an extra-constitutional body, not statutory, and does not have powers to allocate funds; the Finance Commission handles resource allocation. Its Governing Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, includes Chief Ministers of all States and Lt. Governors of UTs with Legislatures, promoting cooperative federalism. It does not formulate five-year plans, nor does it issue binding directives, but rather provides strategic and technical advice.

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A. It is a statutory body with powers to approve state budgets and allocate financial resources for centrally sponsored schemes.

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C. It directly formulates and implements five-year plans, succeeding the Planning Commission in this specific role.

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D. It primarily focuses on short-term economic reforms and provides binding directives to state governments on policy implementation.

Question 5

Rajya Sabha is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Permanent body — Permanent — never dissolved. 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

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Can be dissolved

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Elected by people

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Same as Lok Sabha

Question 6

A Joint Session of Parliament is presided over by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of Lok Sabha — Article 108 provides that the Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over Joint Sessions. ‌​‍The VP (RS Chairman) does not preside.

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President

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Vice President

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Chief Justice of India

Question 7

Last formed corporation in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kannur — Kannur Municipal Corporation — formed 1 November 2015 (most recent at the time of paper).‌​‍

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Kollam

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Thrissur

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Kochi

Question 8

The main venue of the Salt Satyagraha in Kerala was:

Accepted Answer

Payyannur — K. Kelappan led the Salt Satyagraha at Payyannur (1930).

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Kozhikode

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Ponnani

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Guruvayur

Question 9

Synonym of PRECLUDE:

Accepted Answer

Prevent — Prevent from occurring.

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Include

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Allow

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Permit

Question 10

Air Force Chief 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — VR Chaudhari till Sep 2024; AP Singh after.‌​‍

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VR Chaudhari

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RKS Bhadauria

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AP Singh

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #203