Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #373

Question 1

Velu Thampi was the Dalawa (Prime Minister) of which king?

Accepted Answer

Balarama Varma Maharaja — Velu Thampi served under Maharaja Balarama Varma of Travancore.

Answer

Marthanda Varma

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Dharma Raja

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Swati Thirunal

Question 2

Study of stamps:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.‌​‍

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Calligraphy

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

Question 3

Antonym of PROLIFIC:

Accepted Answer

Unproductive — Prolific = producing a lot.

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Productive

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Creative

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Skilled

Question 4

The sum of two supplementary angles is:

Accepted Answer

180° — Supplementary: two angles summing to 180°.

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90°

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120°

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270°

Question 5

In which year was Ayya Vaikundar born in Swamithoppu?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1815 — Ayya Vaikundar was born in 1815 (some sources 1809; standard PSC: 1815).‌​‍

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1850

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1809

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1875

Question 6

Capital of Nepal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kathmandu — Kathmandu. Currency = Nepalese Rupee.‌​‍

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Thimphu

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Colombo

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Dhaka

Question 7

Supreme Court has how many judges (including CJI)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

34 — 34 judges (CJI + 33). Increased from 31 by Parliament in 2019.‌​‍

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26

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31

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40

Question 8

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour conferred by the Government of Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary criterion for selecting its recipient?

Accepted Answer

C. For overall contributions to Malayalam language and literature. — Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is given for overall, lifetime contributions to Malayalam language and literature, recognizing a writer's entire body of work and impact. It is not limited to a specific genre, publication timeframe, or international promotion, but rather acknowledges a comprehensive body of work.

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A. For the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding five years.

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B. For significant contributions to Malayalam poetry throughout a career.

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D. For promoting Malayalam literature globally through translations.

Question 9

Two trains 100m each, 40 km/h same direction, crosses in:

Accepted Answer

Never (same speed) — Same speed → relative = 0. Never overtake.

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18s

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9s

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36s

Question 10

In a constructivist classroom, a teacher uses a jigsaw activity where each student becomes an expert on a subtopic and teaches it to peers. Which phase of the 5E model does this activity support?

Accepted Answer

C. Elaborate — The 'Elaborate' phase involves extending learning by applying knowledge to new contexts, such as peer teaching in a jigsaw activity. 'Explain' (A) involves clarifying ideas, 'Explore' (B) involves hands-on activities, and 'Evaluate' (D) involves assessing understanding.

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A. Explain

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B. Explore

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D. Evaluate

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #373