Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #484

Question 1

New Social Movements (1960s onwards) focus on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Identity, environment, peace, gender, race — beyond class — NSMs (Touraine, Melucci, Habermas) — post-materialist values, lifestyle politics, identity-based, decentralized structures.‌​‍

Answer

Only class

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Only nation

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Only economic issues

Question 2

Most runs in WC 2023:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kohli — Virat Kohli — 765 runs, record.‌​‍

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Shubman

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Rohit

Answer

Head

Question 3

One word: Play with sad ending:

Accepted Answer

Tragedy — Tragedy.

Answer

Comedy

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Farce

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Melodrama

Question 4

A school principal plans to organize a special assembly on November 11th. Which of the following themes would be most appropriate for the assembly, aligning with the significance of this particular day in India?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasizing the legacy of India's first Education Minister and his vision for universal education. — National Education Day is observed on November 11th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Union Minister of Education. The day celebrates his immense contributions to laying the foundations of the Indian education system, making option C the most appropriate theme. Options A, B, and D relate to other significant national days (Teachers' Day, National Science Day, National Youth Day, respectively).

Answer

A. Celebrating the contributions of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan to Indian philosophy.

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B. Highlighting the importance of scientific research and innovation for national development.

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D. Promoting the role of youth in nation-building and spiritual awakening.

Question 5

Which social reformer started the movement called 'Sadhujana Paripalana Sangam'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali founded SJPS in 1907.‌​‍

Answer

Sree Narayana Guru

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E.K. Janaki Amma

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

Question 6

EWS 10% reservation upheld by SC (2022):

Accepted Answer

3-2 majority — 3-2 majority in Janhit Abhiyan.

Answer

5-0

Answer

7-0

Answer

Full bench

Question 7

An authentic scientifically written book on Koodiyattam:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Natya Kalpadrumam — Natya Kalpadrumam by Mani Madhava Chakyar is the classic treatise on Koodiyattam.‌​‍

Answer

Hasta Lakshana Deepika

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Thapathi Samvaranam

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Natya Shastra

Question 8

Banasura Sagar Dam, the largest earth dam in India, is in which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wayanad — Banasura Sagar Dam in Wayanad is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia.‌​‍

Answer

Palakkad

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Thrissur

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Idukki

Question 9

Proper noun is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Specific name of person/place/thing, capitalised — E.g., Kerala, Ganga, Einstein. ‌​‍Common nouns: general class (river, country). Abstract: qualities (love, honesty).

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Pronoun

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Any name

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Common

Question 10

'She has a pet dog, ___?' (Question tag)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

doesn't she — 'Has' here means possess → main verb → tag uses do/does/did.‌​‍

Answer

hasn't she

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isn't she

Answer

haven't she

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #484