Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #428

Question 1

Synonym of TRITE:

Accepted Answer

Overused — Overused; lacking freshness.

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Original

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Fresh

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Unique

Question 2

The Speaker of the state assembly is elected by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Members of the Assembly — The Speaker is elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha from among themselves.‌​‍

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Governor

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CM

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People

Question 3

The main function of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the human body is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Carry oxygen to tissues — Erythrocytes contain hemoglobin, a protein that efficiently binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to various tissues and organs throughout the body. Leukocytes fight infection, platelets initiate clotting, and lymphocytes produce antibodies, which are functions of other blood components.

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A. Produce antibodies

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C. Initiate blood clotting

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D. Fight bacterial infections

Question 4

Doordarshan began:‌​‍

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15 Sept 1959 — Experimental in Delhi. ‌​‍Colour 1982 (Asian Games). Liberalisation opened private satellite TV (1991-92). ‌​‍Now DD Free Dish.

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1947

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2000

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1991

Question 5

Israel-Gaza ceasefire 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2025 phases — Phased deal began Jan 2025.‌​‍

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None

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Full

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Failed

Question 6

The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) has been a transformative initiative in Kerala's education sector. What is its fundamental aim, distinguishing it from routine departmental activities?

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C. To elevate public education to global standards by enhancing physical infrastructure, digital learning, academic quality, and fostering community engagement. — The 'Vidyakiranam Mission' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a holistic initiative aimed at transforming the public education sector in Kerala. Its fundamental goal is to elevate the overall standard of government and aided schools by enhancing infrastructure, integrating digital learning, improving academic quality, and fostering active community participation, rather than just focusing on routine administrative tasks. The other options represent either routine activities or specific, limited aspects, not the fundamental transformative aim of the mission.

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A. To provide free textbooks and uniforms to all students in government schools.

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B. To focus on improving teacher-student ratios by strictly limiting class sizes across all public schools.

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D. To implement a new system of annual examinations for all students from Class 1 to 10.

Question 7

A school principal is planning for the upcoming academic year. According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the primary responsibility of the school regarding a child identified with a mild intellectual disability, within the age group of 6 to 14 years?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure admission and provide free and compulsory elementary education in a neighbourhood school, with necessary support. — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates free and compulsory elementary education for all children aged 6-14, including children with disabilities, in a neighbourhood school. It emphasizes inclusive education where necessary support is provided within the mainstream setting, not segregation or conditional admission. The Act aims to ensure no child is denied admission on the basis of disability.

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A. To provide free and compulsory education in a separate special school for children with disabilities.

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C. To refer the child to a rehabilitation center, as the RTE Act primarily focuses on mainstreaming without specific provisions for disabilities.

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D. To admit the child only if the school has a dedicated special educator already appointed for severe disabilities.

Question 8

The Punnapra-Vayalar struggle (1946) in Alappuzha was against the Diwan of Travancore:

Accepted Answer

C.P. Ramaswami Iyer — Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's proposal for 'American Model Arabikadalil' triggered the uprising.

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R.K. Shanmukham Chetty

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P. Rajagopalachari

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T. Madhava Rao

Question 9

Who is recognized as the first woman to be appointed as the Headmistress of a Government Girls' High School in Travancore, pioneering women's education in Kerala in the late 19th century?

Accepted Answer

A. K. Chinnamma — K. Chinnamma was the first woman to be appointed as the Headmistress of a Government Girls' High School in Travancore, specifically in Thiruvananthapuram, marking a crucial step in promoting education for girls in Kerala. Anna Chandy was the first female judge in India, Mary Poonen Lukose was the first female Surgeon General, and Rosamma Punnoose was one of the first female MLAs in Kerala.

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B. Anna Chandy

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C. Mary Poonen Lukose

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D. Rosamma Punnoose

Question 10

The Roman Republic was founded in:‌​‍

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509 BCE — Rome founded 753 BCE (traditional), kingdom → Republic 509 BCE (overthrow of Tarquin) → Empire 27 BCE (Augustus).‌​‍

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27 BCE

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753 BCE

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44 BCE

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #428