Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #490

Question 1

A word that sounds the same but has different meanings (e.g., 'bat' animal vs 'bat' sports equipment) is a:

Accepted Answer

Homophone / Homonym — Homonyms: same spelling/pronunciation, different meanings; homophones: same sound, different spellings.

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Synonym

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Antonym

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Adjective

Question 2

As per the recent SCERT Kerala guidelines for school reopening post-pandemic, which of the following measures is NOT mandated under the 'Safe School Protocol' for primary classes?

Accepted Answer

C. Deployment of a full-time school counselor in every government school — While CO2 monitors are recommended for assessing ventilation, SCERT Kerala does not mandate their installation in every classroom. Option A is correct as masks are required for older children, B is a recommended but not mandatory measure, and D aligns with social distancing protocols.

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A. Mandatory use of face masks for students above 5 years

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B. Installation of CO2 monitors in classrooms to assess air quality

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D. Promoting staggered entry and exit timings to avoid crowding

Question 3

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 4

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an emergency drug tray (crash cart) in a hospital ward?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide a readily available supply of critical medications for life-threatening emergencies. — An emergency drug tray, or crash cart, is specifically designed to contain a standardized set of critical medications and equipment required for rapid response to acute, life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis, or severe respiratory distress. Its purpose is to ensure immediate access to essential drugs during a medical crisis. Other options describe general ward stock or specialized storage, not the primary function of a crash cart.

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A. To store commonly used medications for daily patient care.

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C. To keep medications requiring refrigeration or special storage conditions.

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D. To stock medications for patients undergoing routine surgical procedures.

Question 5

The Kerala State Planning Board is chaired by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CM — CM is ex-officio Chairman. The Vice Chairman is the functional head.‌​‍

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Governor

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Finance Minister

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Vice Chairman

Question 6

Procedure Established by Law from:‌​‍

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Japan — Procedure established by law (Article 21) borrowed from Japanese Constitution.‌​‍

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France

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USA

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UK

Question 7

The festival 'Thrissur Pooram' was started by which ruler?

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (Raja Rama Varma) of Cochin reorganised Thrissur Pooram in 1798.

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Marthanda Varma

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Tipu Sultan

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Dharma Raja

Question 8

Democratic means:

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Government by people — Government by elected representatives.

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No elections

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Dictatorial

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Monarchy

Question 9

Synonym of CAPITULATE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surrender — Give up, surrender.‌​‍

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Resist

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Escape

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Fight

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the State Election Commissioner of Kerala is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

D. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office by a resolution passed by the State Legislature with a special majority. — The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor (Article 243K(1)) and their conditions of service and tenure are determined by the Governor, subject to state law (Article 243K(2)). The SEC oversees elections to Panchayats and Municipalities (Article 243K(1)). However, the State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which means by the President on an address passed by both Houses of Parliament, not by the State Legislature.

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A. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of Kerala.

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B. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Commissioner are determined by the Governor, subject to any law made by the State Legislature.

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C. The State Election Commission is empowered to superintend, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #490