Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #209

Question 1

'Operation Sulaimani' has been launched in which district of Kerala to eradicate poverty?

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode — Launched in Kozhikode district to provide free meals.

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Kannur

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Kollam

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Thrissur

Question 2

Sublimation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Solid→Gas — Direct solid to gas (e.g., dry ice, camphor).‌​‍

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Solid→Liquid

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Liquid→Gas

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Gas→Liquid

Question 3

Cherai Beach:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — North Kochi (Vypin Island).

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Thrissur

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Kochi

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Alappuzha

Question 4

Under the 'Samagra Shiksha Kerala' programme, which component specifically addresses the learning needs of children with disabilities by providing assistive devices, transportation, and special educators?

Accepted Answer

B. Inclusive Education (IE) — The Inclusive Education (IE) component under Samagra Shiksha Kerala ensures equitable learning opportunities for children with disabilities by funding assistive devices, special educators, and transport facilities. Vidya Samiksha Kendra is a monitoring dashboard, School Complex Management streamlines school administration, and Digital Shiksha focuses on e-learning.

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A. Vidya Samiksha Kendra

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C. School Complex Management

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D. Digital Shiksha

Question 5

Wayanad is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Coffee and spices — Wayanad is known for coffee, pepper, and spice cultivation.‌​‍

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Tea only

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Rubber only

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Rice only

Question 6

What is NITI Aayog's 'Shoonya' campaign? ‌​‍(1) Zero-pollution e-mobility (2) Consumer awareness on air pollution (3) Promotes electric vehicles

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 — Shoonya (2021) combines all three — zero-pollution EV campaign with consumer awareness and promotion.‌​‍

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2 only

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1 and 3

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2 and 3

Question 7

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with the words:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

We, the People of India — 'We, the People of India' asserts popular sovereignty — inspired by US Constitution preamble.‌​‍

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India, that is Bharat

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In the name of the Almighty

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To all citizens

Question 8

A significant recommendation of NEP 2020 concerning language in education is the promotion of multilingualism. Which of the following statements accurately reflects NEP 2020's stance on the medium of instruction, especially in the Foundational Stage?

Accepted Answer

B. Instruction should preferably be in the home language/mother tongue/local language until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language wherever possible, at least until Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond, to enhance learning outcomes and cognitive development. Options A, C, and D contradict this emphasis on multilingualism and the use of local languages as the medium of instruction.

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A. English must be the sole medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards.

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C. Sanskrit should be the compulsory medium of instruction across all stages of school education.

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D. Students should be taught only in one language throughout their school journey to avoid confusion.

Question 9

Kesavananda case was from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Kerala (Edneer Mutt, Kasaragod).‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Maharashtra

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UP

Question 10

The Fundamental Duties are enshrined in which Part of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part IVA — Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A), added by the 42nd Amendment (1976). ‌​‍Originally 10 duties; 11th duty (education of children) added by 86th Amendment (2002).

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Part III

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Part IV

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Part V

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #209