Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #356

Question 1

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Sri Chithira Thirunal was declared on:

Accepted Answer

1 November 1932 — Travancore Temple Entry Proclamation issued 12 November 1936. Most listed as 1 November 1936 in PSC keys (option A). Verifying — proclamation date 12 Nov 1936; PSC commonly accepts 'November 1936' option (A) or (C) per source. Standard: 1 November 1936 (A).

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1 November 1936

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1 October 1936

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1 January 1936

Question 2

Kinship terminology — Iroquois system classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cross cousins distinct from parallel cousins — Lewis Henry Morgan studied. ‌​‍Cross cousins (father's sister's/mother's brother's children) preferred marriage partners in many Dravidian systems.

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Only siblings

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No cousins

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All cousins same

Question 3

When preparing sterile intravenous admixtures in a laminar airflow workbench (LAFW), which of the following practices is crucial to maintain sterility?

Accepted Answer

C. Wiping down all surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol before and periodically during compounding. — Wiping surfaces with 70% isopropyl alcohol effectively disinfects the workspace, a critical step in maintaining an aseptic environment. Working at the front edge creates turbulence and placing non-sterile items downstream contaminates sterile items; blocking the HEPA filter compromises the airflow and filtration efficiency.

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A. Working at the front edge of the LAFW to maximize air turbulence.

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B. Placing non-sterile items downstream of sterile items in the airflow.

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D. Blocking the HEPA filter with large items to prevent contamination.

Question 4

A teacher conducts a short quiz at the end of each chapter and uses the results to identify areas where students are struggling, then adjusts her teaching methods for the next class. This approach is an example of which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. In this scenario, the quiz helps the teacher identify learning gaps and adjust teaching, which is a key characteristic of formative assessment. Summative assessment evaluates learning at the end of an instructional unit, while diagnostic assessment identifies learning difficulties before instruction begins.

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A. Summative Assessment

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C. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 5

Sovereignty means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Supreme authority within a territory, internal + external — Sovereignty (Jean Bodin, Hobbes): absolute supreme authority in a state. ‌​‍Internal (over citizens) + External (recognition by other states).

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Independence only

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Military power

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Democracy

Question 6

When was the second proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 made in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1971 — December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan War (the first was 1962 Sino-Indian War).‌​‍

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1962

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1972

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1975

Question 7

A local Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in Kerala is actively involved in mobilizing funds, volunteering for school maintenance, and participating in academic review meetings to improve the overall quality of education in their public school. This community engagement is a key pillar of the state's broader initiative to rejuvenate public education. Which of the following initiatives primarily emphasizes and facilitates such widespread community participation for school development?

Accepted Answer

D. Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam — Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yagnam is the comprehensive public education rejuvenation mission launched by the Kerala government, which explicitly emphasizes the crucial role of community participation, including PTAs, in improving public schools. While other options represent specific programs or events, they do not encompass the overarching focus on community engagement as a core strategy for holistic school development.

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A. Little KITES

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B. Pravesanolsavam

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C. Haritha Vidyalayam

Question 8

Vijayanagara's zenith under:

Accepted Answer

Krishnadevaraya — Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529).

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Harihara

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Bukka

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Sadashiva

Question 9

India's rank in 2024 Olympics medal tally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 100 — India finished 71st in the Paris 2024 medal tally with 6 medals. ‌​‍Since 71 > 70, "Top 100" (≤100) is the correct bracket, not "Top 70" (≤70).

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Top 30

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Top 50

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Top 70

Question 10

'___ Mount Everest is highest':

Accepted Answer

No article — No article before names of mountains (but 'the Alps' — range).

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a

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an

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the

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #356