Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #235

Question 1

The first library in Travancore was established in 1829 by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Swathi Thirunal — Swathi Thirunal established the Public Library at Thiruvananthapuram in 1829.‌​‍

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Chithira Thirunal

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P.N. Panicker

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Ayilyam Thirunal

Question 2

The Davis Cup is associated with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tennis — Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis.‌​‍

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Football

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Cricket

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Golf

Question 3

Chattampi Swamikal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Scholar-saint — Sanskrit scholar and social reformer.‌​‍

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Filmmaker

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Novelist

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Politician

Question 4

Judicial Review in India is borrowed from which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — Power of SC/HCs to review constitutionality of laws — from US Constitution (Marbury v. ‌​‍Madison, 1803).

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UK

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Australia

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Canada

Question 5

The three pillars of the mass media discussed in the Class 8 SS text are:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Print, electronic, new media (internet) — Mass media is classified into print, electronic (radio/TV) and new/digital media.‌​‍

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TV, cinema, theatre

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Print, radio, television

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Newspaper, book, magazine

Question 6

A school conducts a final examination at the end of the academic year to determine promotion to the next grade. Simultaneously, teachers maintain portfolios of student work throughout the year and provide weekly comments on their progress. The final examination serves as a ________ assessment, while the portfolio and weekly comments serve as ________ assessment.

Accepted Answer

C. summative; formative — The final examination at the end of the year for promotion is a classic example of summative assessment, as it evaluates learning outcomes and certifies achievement. The ongoing maintenance of portfolios and weekly comments providing feedback for progress are characteristic of formative assessment, aimed at improving learning during the instructional process. Diagnostic assessment identifies initial knowledge gaps, and placement assessment determines appropriate course levels.

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A. formative; summative

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B. diagnostic; formative

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D. summative; diagnostic

Question 7

The next number in 3, 6, 12, 24, ... is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

48 — Geometric progression, ratio 2: next = 24 × 2 = 48.‌​‍

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36

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40

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60

Question 8

The First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) laid the foundation for India's planned economic development. Which of the following accurately identifies its primary focus sectors and the economic model it was based upon?

Accepted Answer

C. Agriculture, irrigation, and power projects; Harrod-Domar Model — The First Five-Year Plan primarily focused on the development of agriculture, irrigation, and power projects to address post-partition food shortages and infrastructure needs. It was based on the Harrod-Domar model, which emphasized investment for economic growth. Options A and B relate to later plans and different models, while D is not the core focus or model of the first plan.

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A. Rapid industrialization and heavy industries; Mahalanobis Model

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B. Poverty alleviation and employment generation; 'Garibi Hatao' strategy

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D. Self-reliance in defence and technological advancement; Input-Output Model

Question 9

Kerala's first woman chief secretary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Padma Ramachandran — Padma Ramachandran.‌​‍

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Both A and B

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Neela Gangadharan

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Anita Bhatia

Question 10

Kerala's MSP (Minimum Support Price) for paddy is set by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Government (in addition to GoI's MSP) — State governments can add state MSP on top of Centre's. ‌​‍Kerala's paddy procurement has strong state support to protect farmers.

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Market

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FCI

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Only Centre

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #235