Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #305

Question 1

How do you select an entire row?

Accepted Answer

Click the row number — Click the row number/header to select the whole row.

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Edit → Select → row

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Hold shift and click anywhere in the row

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Hold Ctrl and click anywhere in the row

Question 2

Synonym of 'benevolent':

Accepted Answer

Kind — Benevolent = kind, generous, well-meaning.

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Cruel

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Rude

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Lazy

Question 3

The increasing trend of nuclear families and migration of young adults to urban areas in Kerala has significantly impacted the care of the elderly. What is the most likely consequence of this social change on the health of the elderly population?

Accepted Answer

C. Increased risk of social isolation and mental health issues among the elderly. — The breakdown of traditional joint family systems and migration leaves many elderly individuals living alone, leading to social isolation, loneliness, and a higher risk of depression and other mental health problems. While urban areas may offer more facilities, access is not guaranteed, and modern communication cannot fully replace physical presence and traditional support. Urban lifestyles can also contribute to lifestyle diseases, not necessarily decrease them.

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A. Improved access to specialized geriatric care facilities.

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B. Decreased prevalence of chronic lifestyle diseases due to urban amenities.

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D. Enhanced family support systems due to modern communication technologies.

Question 4

The tribal chieftain who led the Kurichiya Rebellion (1812) against the British in Wayanad was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talakkal Chandu — Talakkal Chandu led the Kurichiya tribal uprising of 1812 against British taxation and forest restrictions.‌​‍

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Edachena Kunkan

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Velu Thampi Dalawa

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Pallur Eman

Question 5

Who founded Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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C. Krishnan

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K.P. Karuppan

Question 6

Sakthan Thampuran ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cochin — Rama Varma (Sakthan Thampuran) ruled Cochin (1790-1805). ‌​‍Introduced Thrissur Pooram.

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Travancore

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Malabar

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Calicut

Question 7

Positive: big. Comparative:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

bigger — Bigger (double consonant).‌​‍

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more big

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biggest

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biger

Question 8

If ROSE is coded as 6821, then 1862 = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SORE — R=6,O=8,S=2,E=1. 1=E,8=O,6=R,2=S → SORE.‌​‍

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ROES

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ESRO

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ESOR

Question 9

Which among the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy under Part IV of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

D. To ensure equal pay for equal work for both men and women — Option D is incorrect because the principle of 'equal pay for equal work' for men and women is a Fundamental Right under Article 39(d), not a Directive Principle. The Directive Principles related to education (Option C) were originally in Article 45 but have been incorporated into the Fundamental Rights through the 86th Amendment (2002). Options A and B are explicitly mentioned in Articles 51 and 44, respectively.

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A. To promote international peace and security

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B. To secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India

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C. To provide free and compulsory education to all children below the age of 14 years

Question 10

Management functions (POLC/POSDCORB):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Controlling — Luther Gulick's POSDCORB: Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, Budgeting. ‌​‍Fayol's 14 principles, Taylor's scientific management.

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Only decisions

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Only planning

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Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #305