Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #346

Question 1

India's national tree is:‌​‍

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Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.‌​‍

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Peepul

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Mango

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Neem

Question 2

Alkaloids are generally characterized by their basic nature, which is primarily due to the presence of:

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C. Nitrogen atoms — Alkaloids are naturally occurring organic compounds containing at least one nitrogen atom, usually in a heterocyclic ring, which confers basic properties to the molecule, allowing them to react with acids to form salts. Carboxyl groups are acidic, hydroxyl groups are alcoholic/phenolic, and ester linkages are neutral functionalities.

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A. Carboxyl groups

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B. Hydroxyl groups

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D. Ester linkages

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies a student primarily driven by intrinsic motivation in their learning?

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C. A student who spends hours trying to solve a complex math problem because they find the challenge engaging and the process of discovery rewarding. — Intrinsic motivation involves engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction, interest, or challenge. The student in option C is driven by the internal reward of the challenge and the satisfaction of discovery, rather than external pressures or rewards. Options A, B, and D all describe motivations driven by external factors (avoiding punishment, gaining approval/rewards).

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A. A student who studies diligently to avoid failing grades and parental disapproval.

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B. A student who participates actively in class discussions to impress the teacher and earn extra credit.

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D. A student who completes all assignments perfectly to win the 'Student of the Month' award.

Question 4

PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme was launched in:

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2020 — PLI schemes launched 2020 to boost manufacturing across 14 sectors (mobile, semiconductors, pharma, textiles, auto, etc.).

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2018

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2019

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2021

Question 5

Art 50:

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Judiciary from executive — Separation of judiciary and executive.

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Panchayats

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UCC

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Workers

Question 6

Which district is known as the 'Gateway to Kerala'?

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Palakkad — Palakkad, with the Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats, serves as the natural gateway to Kerala from Tamil Nadu.

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Kasaragod

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Wayanad

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Thrissur

Question 7

Which event marked the beginning of the Malabar Rebellion (Mappila Uprising) in 1921, often considered a significant chapter in Kerala's freedom struggle against British colonialism and feudal oppression?

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B. The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji and the subsequent declaration of jihad — The arrest of Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji on 20 August 1921 triggered a mass uprising in Malabar, symbolizing resistance against British rule and feudal landlord oppression. While the Khilafat Movement provided ideological support, the rebellion's immediate spark was Haji's arrest. The non-cooperation movement and Communist Party formation were later developments.

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A. The Khilafat Movement's alignment with the Indian National Congress

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C. The non-cooperation movement led by Gandhiji in Kerala

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D. The formation of the Communist Party of India in Malabar

Question 8

Who called Ayyankali 'Pulaya Raja'?

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Gandhiji — Gandhiji conferred the title 'Pulaya Raja' on Ayyankali during his 1937 visit.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

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Nehru

Question 9

Antonym of MAJOR:

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Minor — Major ↔ minor.

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Important

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Main

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Key

Question 10

Who was the first non-Brahmin man to ring the temple bell of Guruvayoor Temple?‌​‍

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P. Krishna Pillai — P. Krishna Pillai rang Guruvayoor temple bell, defying caste restrictions.‌​‍

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K. Kelappan

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T.K. Madhavan

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #346