Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #713

Question 1

Which of the following are the main iron ore belts in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Karnataka — Hematite and magnetite. Bailadila (Chhattisgarh) largest. Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Keonjhar (Odisha), Bellary-Hospet.

Answer

Only Kerala

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UP

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Rajasthan

Question 2

The NEP 2020 proposes a significant shift in the assessment system for school education. Which of the following best describes the intended nature of assessment for students?

Accepted Answer

B. Formative assessments tracking progress, promoting critical thinking and conceptual understanding. — NEP 2020 aims to move away from rote learning and high-stakes exams, promoting regular, formative, competency-based assessments that track student progress and encourage critical thinking and conceptual understanding. Options A and C represent traditional assessment methods that NEP seeks to reform. Option D is only one aspect of assessment, not its primary intended nature for students.

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A. Primarily summative assessments focused on rote memorization.

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C. High-stakes board exams conducted annually from Grade 5 onwards.

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D. Standardized tests designed only for comparing school performance.

Question 3

The Constitution (104th Amendment) Act, 2019:

Accepted Answer

Removed Anglo-Indian nominations and extended SC/ST reservation for 10 years — 104th Amendment extended SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha/State Assemblies till 2030, ended the Anglo-Indian nominations.

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Gave 10% EWS reservation

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Abolished Article 370

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Introduced GST

Question 4

Lowering of voting age in India was done under ___ Amendment Act.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

61st — 61st Amendment (1989) lowered voting age from 21 to 18.‌​‍

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93rd

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51st

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73rd

Question 5

During a lesson, a student repeatedly taps their pen on the desk, distracting others. What is the most appropriate initial intervention a teacher should use to manage this minor disruption without interrupting the lesson flow significantly?

Accepted Answer

B. Making eye contact with the student and using a non-verbal cue to signal them to stop. — For minor disruptions, a non-verbal cue like eye contact or a hand signal is highly effective because it addresses the behavior discreetly without interrupting the entire class's learning. Stopping the lesson (A) or sending the student out (C) are overreactions that disrupt flow. Ignoring the behavior (D) can lead to escalation or affect other students' concentration.

Answer

A. Stopping the lesson immediately and publicly reprimanding the student.

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C. Sending the student out of the classroom as an immediate consequence.

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D. Ignoring the behavior completely, hoping it will stop on its own.

Question 6

Roasting is done for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulfide ores (in excess air to convert to oxide) — ZnS → ZnO. ‌​‍Calcination for carbonate/hydroxide ores in absence of air. Smelting involves reduction (often by coke).

Answer

Nitrate

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Oxide ores

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Carbonate

Question 7

Chalakudy River is the ___ longest river of Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Fifth — Chalakudy River is the fifth longest river in Kerala at about 145 km.

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Third

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Fourth

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Sixth

Question 8

M. Krishnan Nair:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala's popular literary columnist — Sahitya Varaphalam columnist.‌​‍

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Actor

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Politician

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Scientist

Question 9

Regarding removal of untouchability in Kerala, which is INCORRECT?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Krishnan championed against untouchability through Desabhimani — C. ‌​‍Krishnan championed against untouchability through 'Mitavadi', not Desabhimani.

Answer

Mannath Padmanabhan organised Savarna Jatha

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K. Kelappan led Vaikom Satyagraha

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T.K. Madhavan was a dynamic leader against untouchability

Question 10

Kerala religious demographics:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hindu 55%, Muslim 26%, Christian 18% approx — Approximate 2011 census.‌​‍

Answer

Unknown

Answer

50:50

Answer

Only Hindu

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #713