Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #572

Question 1

First Lokpal of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both same — Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose (2019) — P.C. Ghose same person.‌​‍

Answer

Ranjan Gogoi

Answer

Pinaki Chandra Ghose

Answer

P.C. Ghose

Question 2

The African Union was included as a permanent G20 member during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New Delhi Summit 2023 — The African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20 during India's presidency at the New Delhi Summit.‌​‍

Answer

Osaka Summit 2019

Answer

Riyadh Summit 2020

Answer

Bali Summit 2022

Question 3

Hemingway's 'Old Man and the Sea' (Nobel 1954):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cuban fisherman Santiago catches giant marlin — Themes: courage, endurance, defeat with dignity. ‌​‍Iceberg theory of prose (minimal).

Answer

Russian

Answer

Set in USA

Answer

Indian

Question 4

A teacher wants to introduce students to the concept of socio-political themes through literature. Which literary form would best serve this purpose due to its ability to encapsulate complex societal issues in a relatable narrative?

Accepted Answer

B. Satire — Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to critique societal issues, making it highly effective for exploring socio-political themes. Sonnets are lyrical and personal, essays provide analysis but lack narrative engagement, and folktales are traditional stories that may not directly address contemporary issues.

Answer

A. Sonnet

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C. Essay

Answer

D. Folktale

Question 5

A laboratory technician is performing a preliminary screening for the presence of alkaloids in a plant extract. Which of the following reagents is commonly used as a general precipitating reagent for alkaloids, forming characteristic precipitates?

Accepted Answer

C. Mayer's reagent — Mayer's reagent (potassium mercuric iodide) is a widely used general reagent for the detection of alkaloids. It forms a creamy white precipitate with most alkaloids due to the formation of alkaloid-iodide complexes. Benedict's and Fehling's reagents are used for reducing sugars, while Biuret reagent is used for proteins.

Answer

A. Benedict's reagent

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B. Fehling's solution

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D. Biuret reagent

Question 6

The Paliyam Satyagraha (1947-48) took place at Chennamangalam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Paliyam Satyagraha under C. ‌​‍Kesavan opposed Paliath Achan's residence ban on lower-caste walk-by access.

Answer

Travancore

Answer

Malabar

Answer

Wayanad

Question 7

Abel Prize is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mathematics — Abel Prize = prestigious mathematics award (Norwegian). ‌​‍Fields Medal also for maths.

Answer

Physics

Answer

Literature

Answer

Peace

Question 8

Malayalam one of 22 scheduled languages:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yes — Yes — 8th Schedule.‌​‍

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Classical only

Answer

No

Answer

Associate

Question 9

First Dalit CJI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K.G. Balakrishnan — Justice K.G. Balakrishnan (2007-10).‌​‍

Answer

Dattu

Answer

P.N. Bhagwati

Answer

Y.V. Chandrachud

Question 10

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) emphasizes the assessment of both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a student's growth. Which of the following is a key characteristic of the 'comprehensive' aspect of CCE?

Accepted Answer

C. Inclusion of life skills, attitudes, values, and physical education alongside academic performance. — The 'comprehensive' aspect of CCE refers to the holistic evaluation of a student's development, encompassing not only scholastic areas (academic subjects) but also co-scholastic areas such as life skills, attitudes, values, health, and physical education. Options A and B contradict the 'continuous' and 'comprehensive' nature, respectively, while D describes a criterion-referenced approach.

Answer

A. Evaluation conducted only at the end of the academic year.

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B. Assessment of only academic subjects like Maths and Science.

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D. Comparison of student performance against a pre-defined pass/fail criterion.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #572