Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #340

Question 1

Article 17 abolishes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability.‌​‍

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Titles

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Child labour

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Discrimination

Question 2

The printing press was invented by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press (~1440) in Germany.‌​‍

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Caxton

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Edison

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Marconi

Question 3

Volume of a hemisphere of radius r is:

Accepted Answer

(2/3)πr³ — Half of sphere volume: (1/2)(4/3)πr³ = (2/3)πr³.

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(4/3)πr³

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πr³

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(1/3)πr³

Question 4

Synonym of SOLACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Comfort — Comfort in distress.‌​‍

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Distress

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Worry

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Pain

Question 5

AIIMS Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottayam (approved) — Approved for Kottayam (under development).‌​‍

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Kochi

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Planned

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TVM

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of social stratification in Kerala society?

Accepted Answer

B. Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy — Caste-based discrimination and social hierarchy are classic examples of social stratification, where individuals are categorized and ranked in a social hierarchy based on caste, which historically influences access to resources and opportunities.

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A. Differences in income levels between urban and rural areas

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C. Variability in educational attainment across districts

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D. Age-based roles in a family

Question 7

Women reservation in panchayats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — 50% (Kerala exceeds the constitutional 33% minimum).‌​‍

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25%

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33%

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40%

Question 8

Ayushman Arogya Mandir:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rebranded Health Wellness Centres — AHWC rebranded.‌​‍

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Cancelled

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New scheme

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Same

Question 9

A teacher understands Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In a classroom setting, what is the most crucial implication of this theory for the teacher's approach to student learning and well-being?

Accepted Answer

B. Teachers must ensure that students' basic physiological and safety needs are met before expecting higher-order learning. — Maslow's Hierarchy emphasizes that lower-level needs, such as physiological and safety needs, must be fulfilled before individuals can progress to higher-level needs, including learning and self-actualization. Therefore, a teacher's most crucial role is to create an environment where these fundamental needs are met to enable effective learning.

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A. Teachers should primarily focus on developing students' self-actualization skills.

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C. Teachers should emphasize extrinsic rewards to motivate students to achieve esteem needs.

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D. Teachers should prioritize social-emotional learning over academic content.

Question 10

Art 14:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law — Equality before law + equal protection of laws.‌​‍

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Freedom of speech

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Right to life

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Constitutional remedies

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #340