Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #277

Question 1

7, 11, 17, 25, 35, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

47 — Differences: 4,6,8,10,12. Next = 35+12 = 47.‌​‍

Answer

49

Answer

45

Answer

50

Question 2

Nilambur teak plantations, the oldest teak plantations in the world, are in:

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — The Nilambur teak plantations in Malappuram, established in 1842, are considered the oldest teak plantations in the world.

Answer

Palakkad

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Kozhikode

Answer

Wayanad

Question 3

Kerala Agricultural University:

Accepted Answer

1971 — 1971 at Vellayani/Mannuthy.

Answer

1980

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1990

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1960

Question 4

The Union List currently has approximately:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100 subjects — Union List has ~100 subjects (originally 97). ‌​‍Defence, foreign affairs, banking, railways, etc.

Answer

50 subjects

Answer

75 subjects

Answer

125 subjects

Question 5

Scholasticism, which dominated medieval thought, was closely tied to:

Accepted Answer

Christian theology — Scholasticism prioritised divine knowledge and the afterlife over worldly inquiry.

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Ancient Greek philosophy

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Islamic scholarship

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Scientific rationalism

Question 6

A primary objective of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is to promote multilingualism and the power of language in education. Regarding the medium of instruction for school education, what does NEP 2020 primarily recommend?

Accepted Answer

C. Instruction in home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, but preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. — The NEP 2020 strongly advocates for instruction in the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language wherever possible until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond. This emphasis aims to ensure better learning outcomes and cognitive development by leveraging a child's familiar language. The policy does not mandate English, Sanskrit, or Hindi exclusively, but rather promotes multilingualism and local languages.

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A. English as the mandatory medium of instruction from Grade 1 onwards across all schools.

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B. Sanskrit as the primary medium of instruction, especially in foundational stages, to preserve cultural heritage.

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D. Exclusive use of Hindi as the medium of instruction throughout the country for national integration.

Question 7

Peacock:

Accepted Answer

All — National Bird since 1963.

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National bird

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State bird

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Sacred

Question 8

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kerala Education Department launched the 'FIRST BELL' digital classes. What was its primary mode of delivery to ensure maximum reach among students?

Accepted Answer

B. Primarily via Victers Channel through television and online streaming. — The 'FIRST BELL' digital classes, a crucial initiative by KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education), primarily utilized the Victers educational channel for telecasting lessons through television. This method ensured accessibility to a vast majority of students, including those with limited or no internet access. While online streaming and other digital platforms complemented this, television broadcast was the core delivery mechanism for mass outreach.

Answer

A. Exclusively through dedicated mobile applications requiring high-speed internet.

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C. Distribution of pre-recorded DVD lessons to students' homes.

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D. Live interactive sessions conducted daily by teachers using video conferencing platforms.

Question 9

A psychologist administers a battery of tests to assess a child's intelligence. The results show high scores in verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and working memory, but low scores in processing speed. Which theory of intelligence is most directly reflected in these test results?

Accepted Answer

D. Wechsler's Intelligence Scales (not a standalone theory) — The Wechsler Intelligence Scales measure multiple cognitive abilities such as verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory, and processing speed, which aligns with the test results described. While Spearman's theory focuses on general intelligence, Sternberg's theory emphasizes analytical, creative, and practical components, and Gardner's theory highlights multiple independent intelligences. The question specifically refers to the test structure rather than a standalone theory.

Answer

A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

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B. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory

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C. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

Question 10

No-confidence motion in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha — Only in Lok Sabha.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Joint session

Answer

Rajya Sabha

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #277