Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #602

Question 1

Which body is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) initiative, aimed at enhancing the quality of school education?

Accepted Answer

C. Department of General Education — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) plays a crucial role in designing and implementing educational programmes like Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), which focuses on improving learning outcomes in government and aided schools.

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A. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT)

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D. Local Self Government Institutions (LSGIs)

Question 2

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, Kerala's highest literary honour, was first awarded to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

S.K. Pottekkatt — S.K. Pottekkatt received the first Ezhuthachan Puraskaram in 1993.‌​‍

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G. Sankara Kurup

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Thakazhi

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 3

Pandit Karuppan is known as:‌​‍

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Lincoln of Kerala — Pandit Karuppan (1885-1938) from Cochin is called the 'Lincoln of Kerala' for fighting for Dalit rights.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Pulaya King

Question 4

The author of 'Wings of Fire' autobiography is:

Accepted Answer

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam — 'Wings of Fire: An Autobiography' (1999) by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari.

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Nelson Mandela

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Malala Yousafzai

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Nehru

Question 5

Ashoka Chakra has:

Accepted Answer

24 spokes — 24 spokes — from Lion Capital of Sarnath.

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22 spokes

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26 spokes

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12 spokes

Question 6

Federation with strong Centre borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Canada — Federal system with strong Centre borrowed from Canada.‌​‍

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Australia

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USA

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Switzerland

Question 7

Analogy: Doctor : Patient :: Lawyer : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Client — Lawyer serves client.‌​‍

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Judge

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Case

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Court

Question 8

National Education Policy (NEP):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2020 — NEP 2020. 5+3+3+4 structure.‌​‍

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2024

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2018

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2022

Question 9

Raoult's law for ideal solutions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P_total = xA·P°A + xB·P°B — Mole fraction × pure vapour pressure. ‌​‍Ideal solution: ΔH_mix=0, ΔV_mix=0. Examples: benzene+toluene.

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P = xR

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Only for non-volatile

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Deviates always

Question 10

Sri Lanka's Tamil conflict (1983-2009) ended with:

Accepted Answer

Military defeat of LTTE (May 2009) — 26-year civil war ended when Sri Lankan military defeated LTTE. Prabhakaran killed May 2009. ~100,000 total deaths. Accountability for human rights violations remains contested.

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Ceasefire

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Independence

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Autonomy

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #602