Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #393

Question 1

The Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission in India (at the time):

Accepted Answer

K.G. Balakrishnan — K.G. Balakrishnan chaired NHRC 2010-2015.

Answer

G.P. Mathur

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H.S. Anand

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Raghunath Mishra

Question 2

Synonym of SURREPTITIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Secretive — Done stealthily.‌​‍

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Open

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Loud

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Public

Question 3

Bekal Fort, the largest fort in Kerala, is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort in Kasaragod is the largest fort in Kerala, spread over 40 acres, and is a major tourist destination.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Kozhikode

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Wayanad

Question 4

Kolathiri (Kannur area):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kolathiri dynasty — North Malabar.‌​‍

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Other

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Venad

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Perumpadappu

Question 5

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises:

Accepted Answer

Legislators + expatriates abroad + expatriates in other states — Loka Kerala Sabha brings together Kerala legislators, parliamentarians and Keralite expatriates globally and across India.

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Only expatriates abroad

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Legislators from Kerala + elected expatriates abroad

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Legislators + expatriates in other states

Question 6

Which macronutrient is the primary and most efficient source of energy for the body's cells, especially the brain?

Accepted Answer

C. Carbohydrates — Carbohydrates are the body's primary and most efficient source of energy, readily converted into glucose which is vital for cellular function, especially for the brain and red blood cells. While fats also provide energy, they are a more concentrated source used for long-term storage, and proteins are primarily for building and repairing tissues rather than immediate energy. Vitamins are micronutrients that facilitate various bodily functions but do not provide energy themselves.

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A. Proteins

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B. Fats

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D. Vitamins

Question 7

Who led the first agricultural labourers' strike in Kerala demanding social and economic rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the historic 1907 strike by Dalit labourers in Travancore.‌​‍

Answer

EMS Namboodiripad

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P. Krishna Pillai

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A.K. Gopalan

Question 8

Antonym of LETHARGIC:

Accepted Answer

Energetic — Lethargic = lacking energy. Antonym = energetic.

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Lazy

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Drowsy

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Slow

Question 9

A primary school teacher in a remote Kerala village observes that several students have varying learning styles, some with mild learning disabilities, and a few from tribal backgrounds. Which of the following best reflects the core principle of inclusive education in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Adapting the curriculum and teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of all students within the regular classroom. — Inclusive education aims to provide quality education to all students, irrespective of their differences, within the same general education setting. This involves adapting teaching strategies and curriculum to accommodate diverse learning needs. Options A and D represent exclusionary practices, while B limits the scope of inclusion.

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A. Separating students with disabilities into special classes for focused instruction.

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B. Providing individualized education plans only for students formally diagnosed with disabilities.

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D. Encouraging parents of children with special needs to opt for specialized residential schools.

Question 10

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi died fighting the British at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gwalior (17 June 1858) — After loss of Jhansi, fought alongside Tatya Tope. ‌​‍Killed in battle near Kotah-ki-Serai, Gwalior. Hugh Rose called her 'the best and bravest of the rebel leaders.'

Answer

Jhansi

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Kalpi

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Kanpur

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #393