Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #292

Question 1

The Savarna Jatha procession in support of Vaikom Satyagraha was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannath Padmanabhan — Mannath Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha from Vaikom to Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 2

'Three Men in a Boat', in which the narrator imagines having every disease in a medical encyclopaedia, was written by:

Accepted Answer

Jerome K. Jerome — Jerome K. Jerome's comic novel (1889) includes the famous hypochondriac scene in the British Museum library.

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Mark Twain

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R. L. Stevenson

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Oscar Wilde

Question 3

Speaker's decision on defection:

Accepted Answer

Final (subject to judicial review) — Final but subject to judicial review (Kihoto Hollohan 1992).

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Cannot be challenged

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CJI reviews

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EC reviews

Question 4

National Education Day, observed on November 11th, celebrates the birth anniversary of India's first Education Minister, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. A school aims to truly embody the spirit of this day. Which of the following initiatives would most appropriately reflect its core purpose?

Accepted Answer

C. Hosting a panel discussion on the evolution of India's education system post-independence and the vision for universal education. — National Education Day commemorates Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's birth anniversary and his pivotal role as India's first Education Minister in shaping the post-independence education system, including advocating for universal elementary education. A panel discussion on the evolution and vision of the education system directly reflects his foundational contributions. Options A, B, and D, while valuable, do not as directly align with Azad's specific legacy celebrated on this day.

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A. Organizing a 'Young Scientists Fair' to promote innovation in STEM fields.

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B. Conducting a felicitation ceremony for outstanding teachers in the district.

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D. Launching a campaign to promote literacy among adult learners in the local community.

Question 5

Kalam served as President of India during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.‌​‍

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2007–2012

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1997–2002

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2012–2017

Question 6

What does the idiom 'raining cats and dogs' mean?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Raining heavily — Figurative. ‌​‍Idioms can't be deduced from literal meanings. 'Piece of cake' = easy.

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Sunny

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Animals falling

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Light rain

Question 7

Antonym of 'abundant':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.‌​‍

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Plentiful

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Vast

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Rich

Question 8

The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA Constitution — Judicial Review — the power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts — was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States of America.‌​‍

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Canadian Constitution

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British Constitution

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Australian Constitution

Question 9

All-India Services:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

IAS, IPS, IFS (Indian Forest Service) — 3 All-India Services.‌​‍

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5 services

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IAS only

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IAS, IPS

Question 10

In a classroom where students frequently use tablets and educational apps for learning, what is the primary role of the teacher?

Accepted Answer

C. To facilitate learning, guide inquiry, and provide personalized feedback. — In an ICT-rich classroom, the teacher's primary role shifts from being a sole information provider to a facilitator of learning. They guide students through digital resources, encourage inquiry-based learning, provide personalized feedback based on student interactions with apps, and help develop critical thinking skills rather than just monitoring or assigning tasks.

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A. To act as the sole source of information.

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B. To monitor screen time and prevent distractions.

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D. To simply assign tasks and grade student submissions.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #292