Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #643

Question 1

CM Telangana 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Revanth Reddy — A. Revanth Reddy (Cong, since Dec 2023).‌​‍

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Bandi

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Owaisi

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KCR

Question 2

Where was India's first green hydrogen plant established?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Andhra Pradesh — NTPC set up India's first green hydrogen blending project in Andhra Pradesh.‌​‍

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Gujarat

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Rajasthan

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Ladakh

Question 3

Volcano Krakatoa is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Question 4

Out of 250 Rajya Sabha members, how many are nominated by the President?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 — Art. ‌​‍80: 12 members nominated for expertise in arts, science, literature, social service.

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2

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16

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10

Question 5

Consider the following provisions related to the Council of Ministers in India:
1. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
2. A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a minister, but must become a member within six months.
3. The salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 1 and 2 only — Statement 1 is correct as per the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, which limited the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the Lok Sabha's total strength. Statement 2 is also correct, as per Article 75(5) of the Constitution, which mandates that a non-member minister must gain membership within six months or cease to be a minister. Statement 3 is incorrect because the salaries and allowances of ministers are determined by Parliament, not the President, as per Article 75(6).

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A. 1 only

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C. 2 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 6

The first Chief Minister of Kerala was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

E.M.S. Namboodiripad — E.M.S. ‌​‍Namboodiripad became the first CM of Kerala in 1957, heading India's first democratically elected communist government.

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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R. Sankar

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 7

Analogy: India : Asia :: Brazil : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South America — SA.‌​‍

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Africa

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North America

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Europe

Question 8

Ayyankali, a pivotal figure in Kerala's social reform movements, adopted a distinctive approach of direct assertion of rights and public confrontation to challenge caste oppression, particularly for the Pulaya community. Which of the following actions most accurately represents this strategy?

Accepted Answer

B. Organizing the historic 'Kallumala Samaram' (Necklace Protest) where Pulaya women publicly discarded their stone necklaces, symbolizing a rejection of caste markers and assertion of human dignity. — The 'Kallumala Samaram' (Necklace Protest) is a prime example of Ayyankali's strategy of direct public confrontation and assertion of rights. By publicly discarding stone necklaces, which were forced caste markers, Pulaya women directly challenged oppressive traditions and asserted their human dignity. While Ayyankali did work for education and rights, options A, C, and D do not accurately reflect his characteristic method of direct, often symbolic, public defiance against caste oppression.

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A. Establishing a network of traditional schools (gurukulams) to impart Sanskrit education exclusively to lower caste children.

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C. Petitioning the British Resident for increased representation of marginalized communities in legislative councils through constitutional means.

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D. Promoting inter-religious marriages and conversions to break down caste barriers, emphasizing spiritual unity over social divisions.

Question 9

A trainee teacher is about to begin a microteaching session on the topic 'The Water Cycle'. To effectively demonstrate the 'Introduction Skill', which of the following actions should the teacher prioritize?

Accepted Answer

B. Start by asking students, 'Where does the rain come from?' and then link their responses to the topic. — The 'Introduction Skill' aims to gain students' attention, link new content to prior knowledge, and set the context for the lesson. Option B effectively engages students by connecting to their everyday experience and prior knowledge, making the introduction meaningful. Options A, C, and D are less engaging or do not fully utilize the components of an effective introduction skill.

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A. Write the title 'The Water Cycle' on the blackboard and ask students to define it.

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C. Distribute a pre-printed diagram of the water cycle and instruct students to label it.

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D. Directly state the learning objectives for the session without any preliminary engagement.

Question 10

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) 2009 strongly advocates for a shift in teacher preparation programs. Which of the following is a key recommendation of NCFTE 2009 regarding the nature of teacher education?

Accepted Answer

B. To prepare teachers for a diverse and inclusive classroom environment. — NCFTE 2009 emphasizes preparing teachers to handle diverse learners and foster inclusive classroom environments, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the spirit of NCFTE 2009, which promotes practical orientation, flexibility, and quality enhancement in teacher education rather than mere theoretical focus, rigid standardization, or reduced duration.

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A. To focus primarily on theoretical knowledge of educational psychology.

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C. To standardize all teacher training content uniformly across the country.

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D. To reduce the duration of teacher training courses to attract more candidates.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #643