Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #377

Question 1

Synonym of FELICITOUS:

Accepted Answer

Apt — Well-chosen; apt.

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Unlucky

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Clumsy

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Wrong

Question 2

Make in India was launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2012

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2016

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2018

Question 3

In the 5E learning model, which phase directly involves students in applying prior knowledge to construct new understanding?

Accepted Answer

A. Engage — The 'Engage' phase uses activities like brainstorming to connect existing knowledge to the new topic. Distractors like 'Explore' (hands-on) are wrong because they focus on discovery, not prior knowledge application.

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B. Explore

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 4

When selecting a new set of digital teaching aids for a school, which of the following criteria should be given the LEAST priority if the primary goal is to enhance fundamental subject understanding across various disciplines?

Accepted Answer

D. The aids' ability to replace the teacher's direct instruction entirely. — Effective digital teaching aids are designed to supplement and enrich the teacher's instruction, not to replace it entirely, as the human element in teaching remains crucial for guidance, motivation, and personalized feedback. While curriculum alignment, user-friendliness, and cost are vital considerations, aiming for complete teacher replacement is not a sound pedagogical goal.

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A. Alignment with curriculum standards and learning objectives.

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B. User-friendliness and accessibility for both teachers and students.

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C. Cost-effectiveness and long-term maintenance requirements.

Question 5

Contact process produces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

H₂SO₄ (SO₂ → SO₃ → oleum → H₂SO₄) — V₂O₅ catalyst for SO₂ + ½O₂ → SO₃. Ostwald process makes HNO₃.‌​‍

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HNO₃

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HCl

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NH₃

Question 6

A newly appointed manager faces a challenging situation where team morale is low due to a recent company policy change. Instead of strictly adhering to existing protocols, the manager decides to organize an open forum for discussion, gather feedback, and then propose a modified implementation plan to senior management that addresses team concerns while still meeting company objectives. This approach primarily exemplifies which aspect of Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence?

Accepted Answer

C. Practical (contextual) intelligence. — Practical (contextual) intelligence, as per Sternberg, involves the ability to adapt to, shape, or select real-world environments to achieve one's goals. The manager's action of adapting to the team's needs, shaping the environment through discussion, and proposing a modified plan demonstrates a strong application of practical intelligence to a real-world problem, rather than just analytical processing or pure novelty generation.

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A. Componential intelligence.

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B. Experiential intelligence.

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D. Analytical intelligence.

Question 7

CPI(M) Kerala politburo member:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multiple — Multiple.‌​‍

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None

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Pinarayi Vijayan, M.A. Baby

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Only Pinarayi

Question 8

A 6-month-old infant presents with a fever of 39°C. According to IMNCI guidelines, which of the following is considered a "general danger sign" associated with fever that requires immediate referral?

Accepted Answer

C. Not able to drink or breastfeed — According to IMNCI guidelines, 'not able to drink or breastfeed' is a critical general danger sign, indicating severe illness and requiring urgent medical attention and referral. Running nose, red throat, and mild cough are common symptoms but are not classified as general danger signs that necessitate immediate referral on their own.

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A. Running nose

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B. Red throat

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D. Mild cough

Question 9

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honour given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi. Which of the following is a key characteristic of this award?

Accepted Answer

B. It recognizes an individual's overall contribution to Malayalam literature. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature over their career. It is not limited to a specific genre like novels or children's literature, nor is it decided by public voting.

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A. It is awarded annually for the best novel published in Malayalam in the preceding year.

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C. It is specifically for contributions to children's literature in Malayalam.

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D. The recipient is selected by a public voting system.

Question 10

Who wrote the famous work 'Jathikummi'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan composed Jathikummi (1912) — anti-caste poem.‌​‍

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Kelappan

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O.N.V. Kurup

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E.M.S.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #377