Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #349

Question 1

The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Hague — The ICJ is at The Hague, Netherlands. ‌​‍It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

Answer

New York

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Geneva

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Vienna

Question 2

The District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) was a precursor to the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). What was the MAIN objective of DPEP in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

B. Achieving universal primary education and reducing gender disparities — DPEP aimed to achieve universal primary education and bridge gender and social gaps in enrollment and retention. Option A is unrelated (secondary education), Option C was not a DPEP focus, and Option D describes a later SSA strategy, not DPEP's core objective.

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A. Universalization of secondary education in the state

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C. Introducing vocational education in high schools

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D. Establishing private-public partnerships for school infrastructure

Question 3

If HOBBY is coded as TOBY and LOBBY is coded as MOBY, then BOBBY is coded as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

COBY — Replace double B+Y with shifted letter+OBY pattern. BOBBY → COBY.‌​‍

Answer

BOBY

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OOBY

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NOBY

Question 4

Which M.T. Vasudevan Nair novel-character pair is WRONGLY matched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Asuravithu — Govindankutty — Central character of 'Asuravithu' is Govindankutty (accepted). ‌​‍PSC key marks 'Kaalam — Sethu' or similar pair wrongly matched — per answer key, Asuravithu is the swap. (Central character actually is Govindankutty in Asuravithu is correct; Kaalam's central character is not 'Sethu'.)

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Kaalam — Sethu

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Randamoozham — Bhima

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Naalukettu — Kunhunni

Question 5

Ratio in national flag:

Accepted Answer

2:3 — Width:length = 2:3.

Answer

3:2

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1:2

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3:5

Question 6

V.T. Bhattathiripad's famous reformist play was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku — Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathekku (From Kitchen to Stage) - a landmark of Namboodiri reform.‌​‍

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Premamritham

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Kanneerum Kinavum

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Kesavante Vilapangal

Question 7

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a therapeutic diet for a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Accepted Answer

B. Controlled carbohydrate intake with emphasis on low glycemic index foods — A therapeutic diet for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus focuses on controlling carbohydrate intake and selecting low glycemic index foods to manage blood glucose levels. High carbohydrate or unrestricted fat intake is contraindicated.

Answer

A. High carbohydrate content with low protein

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C. Unrestricted fat intake with high sugar foods allowed

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D. Increased protein intake without considering carbohydrate content

Question 8

Ashtamudi Lake shape:

Accepted Answer

Octopus-like (8 arms) — Ashtamudi = 'Eight braids' — 8-pointed shape.

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Star

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Circular

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Linear

Question 9

Synonym of PROCRASTINATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Delay — Postpone.‌​‍

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Hurry

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Start

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Finish

Question 10

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).‌​‍

Answer

March 7, 1794

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June 5, 1756

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October 3, 1799

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #349