Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #536

Question 1

Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding the role and powers of the Prime Minister of India as per the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

C. The Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha but cannot dismiss individual ministers without the Council's recommendation. — The Prime Minister presides over Union Cabinet meetings and advises the President on key decisions, including the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. However, the PM cannot unilaterally dismiss ministers; such actions require Cabinet consensus. The PM is not directly elected but is the leader of the majority party/coalition in the Lok Sabha. Option A is incorrect because the PM is not directly elected by the people. Option B is incorrect as portfolio allocation/reshuffling is done with the President's approval. Option D is incorrect because the PM does not have veto powers over Cabinet decisions.

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A. The Prime Minister is directly elected by the people and holds the post for a fixed tenure of 5 years.

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B. The Prime Minister allocates and reshuffles portfolios among the Council of Ministers without the President's approval.

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D. The Prime Minister presides over the meetings of the Union Cabinet and can veto decisions of the Council of Ministers.

Question 2

A teacher is preparing for the upcoming academic year under the NEP 2020 framework. Which of the following structural changes should she primarily consider for the foundational stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Play-based learning for children aged 3-8 years. — The NEP 2020 outlines a 5+3+3+4 pedagogical structure, where the first 5 years (ages 3-8) constitute the Foundational Stage, emphasizing play-based and activity-based learning. Options A and D relate to the middle and secondary stages, respectively. Option B is a general aspect of education, but NEP focuses on reforming assessment rather than just 'focusing' on board exams.

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A. Integration of vocational subjects from Grade 6.

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B. Focus on board exams for Grades 10 and 12.

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D. Introduction of multidisciplinary courses at the secondary level.

Question 3

British took Kochi:

Accepted Answer

1795 — 1795 during Anglo-Dutch wars.

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1800

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1856

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1947

Question 4

Largest producer of tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

China — China (India second).‌​‍

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India

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Kenya

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Sri Lanka

Question 5

Conflict theory in sociology emphasises:

Accepted Answer

Power, inequality, class conflict — Conflict theory (Marx, Dahrendorf, C. Wright Mills): society shaped by competition for scarce resources; dominant groups maintain power.

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Social harmony

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Face-to-face interaction

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Cultural symbols

Question 6

The 1928 Payyannur Congress Conference that demanded a separate Kerala state was chaired by:

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru presided over the 1928 Payyannur Congress which demanded linguistic statehood for Kerala.

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K. Kelappan

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Mahatma Gandhi

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Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 7

First Indian Navy Chief:‌​‍

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R.D. Katari — Adm R.D. Katari (1958).‌​‍

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Krishnan

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Saran

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Nanda

Question 8

Series: 1, 4, 10, 22, 46, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

94 — ×2+2: 1→4→10→22→46→94.‌​‍

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92

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100

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80

Question 9

Joint Session by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Speaker of LS — Speaker of Lok Sabha presides.‌​‍

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VP

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PM

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CJI

Question 10

In Kerala, during monsoon season, there is often an increased incidence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Which of the following is a classic example of a vector-borne disease prevalent in such conditions?

Accepted Answer

C. Dengue fever. — Dengue fever is a classic example of a vector-borne disease, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in conditions prevalent during the monsoon season in Kerala. Tuberculosis is airborne, while cholera and typhoid fever are typically transmitted through contaminated food and water. Mosquito control is crucial for preventing dengue outbreaks.

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A. Tuberculosis.

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B. Cholera.

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D. Typhoid fever.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #536