Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #403

Question 1

The RTI Movement began with the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — MKSS started the movement in Bhim Tehsil, Rajasthan in 1990.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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Kerala

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Maharashtra

Question 2

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 strongly advocate for 'holistic development' of learners. Which of the following best describes the implication of this principle for classroom practice?

Accepted Answer

C. Integrating co-curricular activities, emotional well-being, and critical thinking alongside academics. — Holistic development implies nurturing all aspects of a child's personality, including cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and aesthetic dimensions. This requires integrating diverse activities, promoting emotional well-being, and fostering critical thinking alongside academic learning. Options A, B, and D represent narrow or outdated approaches that contradict the concept of holistic development.

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A. Focusing solely on academic excellence and competitive performance.

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B. Emphasizing rote memorization to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

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D. Restricting learning to textbook knowledge to maintain uniformity in assessment.

Question 3

Who made the Temple Entry Proclamation in Travancore?

Accepted Answer

Sree Chithira Thirunal — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma proclaimed temple entry on 12 November 1936.

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Rani Gowri Lakshmi Bai

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Swathi Thirunal

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

Question 4

Who established the first printing press in Europe in the 15th century?

Accepted Answer

Johannes Gutenberg — Johannes Gutenberg set up the first movable-type press at Mainz (~1440).

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William Caxton

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Aldus Manutius

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Nicolas Jenson

Question 5

Passive of 'She sings a song':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A song is sung by her — Simple Present passive: is/are + V3. 'A song is sung by her.'‌​‍

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A song was sung by her

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A song is being sung by her

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A song has been sung by her

Question 6

Kerala's Food Security Act implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

100% coverage — Among first states to implement fully.‌​‍

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75%

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50%

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Unknown

Question 7

Chinese fishing nets origin:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chinese traders 14th century — Kublai Khan era Chinese.‌​‍

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Dutch

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Indian origin

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Portuguese

Question 8

Which national park has the largest population of wild elephants in India?

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area — The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve area (including Mudumalai, Bandipur, Nagarhole) has the largest wild elephant population.

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Jim Corbett

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Periyar

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Bandipur

Question 9

Who among the following is known as the first woman graduate in India?

Accepted Answer

A. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly, along with Chandramukhi Basu, became the first women graduates from India in 1883. They graduated from the University of Calcutta. Savitribai Phule was a pioneer in women's education but not a graduate, while Annie Besant and Cornelia Sorabji were not graduates in the same context.

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B. Savitribai Phule

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C. Annie Besant

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 10

Kerala formed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 Nov 1956 — Kerala state formed 1 November 1956.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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1 Jan 1956

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26 Jan 1950

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #403