Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #454

Question 1

One who studies rocks is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Geologist — Geology = study of Earth, rocks, geological processes.‌​‍

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Botanist

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Astronomer

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Zoologist

Question 2

Supreme Court e-Committee:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — computerisation of judiciary, headed by SC judge.

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Chaired by SC judge

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Computerisation

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None

Question 3

Logic gate NAND is called 'universal' because:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All other gates can be built using NAND — NOR also universal. Basis of digital electronics. NOT A = NAND(A,A).‌​‍

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Uses less power

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Used always

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Faster

Question 4

The Eravikulam National Park in Idukki is famous for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nilgiri Tahr — Eravikulam National Park in Idukki, Kerala is famous for the Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered mountain goat) and the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.‌​‍

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Indian Rhino

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Royal Bengal Tiger

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 5

A national party must secure at least what percent of total valid votes in a general election?

Accepted Answer

6% — 6% of valid votes in four or more states (ECI 1998 revised order).

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4%

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8%

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9%

Question 6

A teacher wants to implement an activity that aligns with the principles of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Which of the following activities would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. Students engage in a role-play scenario to order food at a restaurant. — CLT prioritizes activities that require students to use language for meaningful communication and interaction, such as role-plays, problem-solving tasks, and information gaps. Options A and B are typical of the Audio-lingual Method, focusing on repetition and structural accuracy respectively, while D, though a listening exercise, does not inherently promote communicative interaction in the way role-play does.

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A. Students repeat dialogues verbatim after the teacher.

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B. Students complete a gap-fill exercise focusing on verb conjugations.

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D. Students listen to a recording and write down every word they hear.

Question 7

President's Rule in a state under Article 356 is officially called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

State Emergency (Constitutional) — Article 356 imposes President's Rule when state government cannot function.‌​‍

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Financial Emergency

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Central Rule

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National Emergency

Question 8

K. Karunakaran:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM (multiple terms) — Former CM, senior Congress leader.‌​‍

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Writer

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Actor

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Industrialist

Question 9

The Nayar matrilineal (tharavad) system was historically practiced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala — Nayar joint family (tharavad) with matrilineal inheritance was distinctive in Kerala. ‌​‍Declined in 20th century with reforms.

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Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

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Tamil Nadu

Question 10

The second longest river in Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharathapuzha — Bharathapuzha (209 km, also called Nila) is the second longest after Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

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Pamba

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #454