Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #482

Question 1

A committee of subject experts is tasked with reviewing and revising the curriculum for Social Science textbooks for classes VI to X in Kerala, ensuring alignment with national educational frameworks and pedagogical best practices. Which organization would primarily lead and coordinate this initiative?

Accepted Answer

C. Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The Kerala State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and teacher education at the state level. Its mandate specifically includes research, training, and curriculum revision. DPI handles administrative aspects, and SSA is a program for comprehensive education.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)

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D. Higher Secondary Education Directorate (HSED)

Question 2

Punjab was reorganised into Punjab, Haryana, and (UT) Chandigarh in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1966 — Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. ‌​‍Haryana became a state on 1 November 1966. Chandigarh made UT (shared capital).

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1971

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1960

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1956

Question 3

Representation of People Act 1950 covers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Electoral rolls — Qualifications, rolls prep.‌​‍

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Disputes

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All

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Conduct of elections

Question 4

106th Amendment deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women's reservation — Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — 33% reservation for women.‌​‍

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SC/ST reservation

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OBC reservation

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GST

Question 5

Kerala literacy campaign year:

Accepted Answer

1990 — Total Literacy Campaign 1990 — first state fully literate.

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1991

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1989

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1995

Question 6

A State government proposes a legislative bill that aims to provide free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of fourteen years, along with promoting the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people. Which parts of the Indian Constitution primarily guide the State's action in proposing such a bill?

Accepted Answer

C. Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy — The proposed bill is guided by both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. Article 21A (a Fundamental Right) mandates free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen, which was introduced to fulfill the spirit of Article 45 (a DPSP). Additionally, promoting the educational and economic interests of weaker sections is a direct directive under Article 46, which is also part of the DPSPs. Thus, the state's action is guided by both these parts of the Constitution.

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A. Fundamental Rights and Preamble

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B. Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties

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D. Preamble and Fundamental Duties

Question 7

1 Kilobyte (KB) equals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1024 bytes — 1 KB = 1024 bytes (2¹⁰). Computers use binary (powers of 2), not decimal.‌​‍

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1000 bytes

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512 bytes

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2048 bytes

Question 8

Part of speech of 'beautifully' in 'She sings beautifully':

Accepted Answer

Adverb — Modifies the verb 'sings' → adverb of manner.

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Noun

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Adjective

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Verb

Question 9

In p-block elements: group 15 hydrides stability:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

NH₃ > PH₃ > AsH₃ > SbH₃ > BiH₃ — Bond strength decreases down group. ‌​‍Thermal stability: NH₃ > PH₃ > … Basic nature same trend.

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BiH₃ most stable

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All same

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Reverse

Question 10

Which Malayalam poet was honored by the British prince in 1922?

Accepted Answer

Kumaranasan — Kumaranasan was honored with 'Mahakavi' title by Prince of Wales in 1922.

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Changampuzha Krishnapillai

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #482