Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #344

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends a transition from the traditional 10+2 school structure to a new pedagogical and curricular restructuring. What is the proposed new structure?

Accepted Answer

A. 5+3+3+4 — The NEP 2020 proposes a 5+3+3+4 structure, dividing school education into Foundational (5 years), Preparatory (3 years), Middle (3 years), and Secondary (4 years) stages. This redesign emphasizes flexibility, multidisciplinary learning, and early exposure to vocational education. Options B, C, and D do not align with the policy's recommended structure.

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B. 4+3+3+5

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C. 3+5+4+3

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D. 6+3+3+3

Question 2

Appam stew:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Both.‌​‍

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Syrian Christian delicacy

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Breakfast

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Dinner

Question 3

Union Budget 2024 theme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Viksit Bharat — Viksit Bharat theme.‌​‍

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Atmanirbhar

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Developed India

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Vikram Bharat

Question 4

Kerala's UNESCO sites:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Western Ghats — Part of Western Ghats inscribed 2012.‌​‍

Answer

None individually from Kerala

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Both

Answer

Nilambur teak

Question 5

Kerala's mid-highlands are characterized by specific soil types that support its prominent plantation economy. Which soil type, formed under conditions of high temperature and heavy rainfall, is known for its acidic nature, low inherent fertility (due to intense leaching), and suitability for crops like rubber, tea, and cashew after proper management?

Accepted Answer

B. Laterite soils — Laterite soils are predominantly found in the mid-highlands of Kerala, formed through intense leaching of silica and other bases under tropical conditions of high rainfall and temperature. This process leaves behind oxides of iron and aluminum, making the soil acidic and low in inherent fertility. Despite this, with proper management (liming, fertilization), these soils are well-suited for plantation crops like rubber, tea, and cashew. Alluvial soils are found in river valleys and coastal plains, black soils are rare in Kerala, and red sandy soils, while present, do not fit the description of

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A. Alluvial soils

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C. Black soils

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D. Red sandy soils

Question 6

The Vaikom Satyagraha was led by whom in its later stage when Gandhiji visited?

Accepted Answer

George Joseph — George Joseph took over leadership when Gandhi visited March 1925.

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T.K. Madhavan

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K.P. Kesava Menon

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K. Kelappan

Question 7

Antonym of CONVEX:

Accepted Answer

Concave — Convex ↔ concave.

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Flat

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Bulging

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Round

Question 8

India's national animal is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tiger — The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) is India's national animal (since 1972).‌​‍

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Lion

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Peacock

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Elephant

Question 9

Samata Sthal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jagjivan Ram — Babu Jagjivan Ram.‌​‍

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Bose

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Patel

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Ambedkar

Question 10

Coir capital:

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — coir industry hub.

Answer

Kochi

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Kollam

Answer

Thrissur

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #344