Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #448

Question 1

The state animal of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Elephant — Indian Elephant is Kerala's state animal.‌​‍

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Tiger

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 2

Article 50 directs the State to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Separate judiciary from executive — Article 50 directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in public services.‌​‍

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Promote international peace

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Protect monuments

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Provide free legal aid

Question 3

Jane reached there ___ 8 o'clock.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

at — 'At' is used with specific times.‌​‍

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for

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in

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on

Question 4

Which language teaching method emphasizes the use of the mother tongue in the initial stages of learning a second language and is commonly associated with the Kerala State Education Department's curriculum guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method — The Grammar-Translation Method is the correct answer as it prioritizes the use of the mother tongue (L1) for explaining grammar rules and vocabulary in the target language (L2), aligning with traditional Kerala PSC-relevant pedagogical approaches. The Audiolingual Method focuses on habit formation through drills (B), the Direct Method on L2-only instruction (C), and Communicative Language Teaching on real-life communication (D), none of which emphasize mother tongue use in the same way.

Answer

B. Audiolingual Method

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C. Direct Method

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D. Communicative Language Teaching

Question 5

Indirect: She said, 'Don't go there.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said not to go there — Negative command: said/told/ordered + not to + V1.‌​‍

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She told not to go there

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She ordered not to go there

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She forbade to go there

Question 6

Constitution Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November — 26 November = Constitution Day (adopted in 1949). ‌​‍26 January = Republic Day (came into effect 1950).

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26 January

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15 August

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2 October

Question 7

PM Kisan gives:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹6,000/yr — ₹6,000/year in 3 instalments.‌​‍

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₹2,000/yr

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₹4,000/yr

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₹10,000/yr

Question 8

The voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 by which Constitutional Amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61st — The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.‌​‍

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42nd

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44th

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73rd

Question 9

The concept of a 'Director of Public Instruction' (DPI) was crucial in systematizing education in princely states. Who was the first person to hold the position of Director of Public Instruction in Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. George A. Ballard — George A. Ballard was appointed as the first Director of Public Instruction (DPI) for Travancore in 1894, a crucial step in organizing and standardizing the public education system in the princely state. J. Ross was associated with University College, and C.P. Ramaswami Iyer was a prominent Dewan but not the first DPI.

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A. J. Ross

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C. C. P. Ramaswami Iyer

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D. M. Rajaraja Varma

Question 10

Antonym of INCLUDE:

Accepted Answer

Exclude — Include ↔ exclude.

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Contain

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Add

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Involve

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #448