Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #452

Question 1

First lok sabha speaker:‌​‍

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G.V. Mavalankar — Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar.‌​‍

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Hukam Singh

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Dhillon

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Ayyangar

Question 2

The past participle of 'OVERCOME' is:‌​‍

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Overcome — Overcome-Overcame-Overcome. ‌​‍The past participle is the same as the base form: 'overcome'. Like 'come-came-come'.

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Overcame

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Overcommed

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Overcomed

Question 3

A school psychologist is assessing a student who excels in drama and creative writing but struggles significantly with mathematical problem-solving and scientific reasoning. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the student's abilities without relying on a single IQ score, which two theories of intelligence would be most complementary for the assessment?

Accepted Answer

B. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory — Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences would help identify specific strengths like linguistic and bodily-kinesthetic (for drama) while acknowledging weaknesses in logical-mathematical intelligence, without implying a general deficit. Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, particularly its experiential (creative) aspect, would further explain strengths in creative writing, and its practical intelligence could assess real-world problem-solving abilities beyond academic struggles. Together, they provide a multi-faceted view beyond a single IQ score, unlike Spearman's unitary G-factor, Thurstone's focu

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A. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

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C. Spearman's Two-Factor Theory and Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities

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D. Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and Spearman's Two-Factor Theory

Question 4

A parent belonging to an economically weaker section (EWS) category in Kerala applies for their child's admission to Class 1 in a private unaided school, specifically requesting a seat under the RTE Act's provisions. Assuming seats are available under the mandated quota, what is the school's primary obligation?

Accepted Answer

A. The school must admit the child free of cost under the 25% reservation quota, with the government reimbursing the school for the expenses. — Under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, private unaided schools are mandated to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. These children must be admitted free of cost, with the state government reimbursing the school for the per-child expenditure. Conducting entrance tests for such admissions is also prohibited.

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B. The school can admit the child, but the parent is responsible for paying the tuition fees, which can later be claimed from the local self-government.

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C. The school can deny admission if the child fails to clear a mandatory entrance examination conducted by the school.

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D. The school is only obligated to admit children from socially disadvantaged groups, not specifically economically weaker sections, under the 25% quota.

Question 5

International Criminal Court (ICC) is based in:‌​‍

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The Hague, Netherlands — ICC established 2002 under Rome Statute. ‌​‍Prosecutes genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, aggression. USA, China, India are non-members.

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Geneva

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Paris

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New York

Question 6

A teacher wants to create a more inclusive learning environment that caters to diverse learning styles and paces. Which aspect of ICT integration would be most beneficial for achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing personalized learning paths and multimedia resources. — ICT, through features like adaptive learning platforms and rich multimedia content, allows for personalized learning experiences that cater to different learning styles and paces, making education more inclusive. While ICT can assist with administration, its core educational benefit here is customization of learning.

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A. Reducing the need for teacher-led instruction.

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C. Standardizing content delivery across all students.

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D. Primarily facilitating administrative tasks for teachers.

Question 7

The editor of 'Swadeshabhimani' newspaper exiled from Travancore was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Ramakrishna Pillai — K. ‌​‍Ramakrishna Pillai edited Swadeshabhimani and was exiled in 1910 for criticising Diwan P. Rajagopalachari.

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Kumaran Asan

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G.P. Pillai

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Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi

Question 8

Correct form: 'There ___ many people at the party.'

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were — 'People' is plural → 'were'.

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was

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is

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has

Question 9

Antonym of BOLD:‌​‍

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Timid — Bold ↔ timid.‌​‍

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Clear

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Strong

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Brave

Question 10

'Turn down' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — Reject or decrease volume.‌​‍

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Lower

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Reject

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Rotate

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #452