Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #735

Question 1

Kant's Categorical Imperative:

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Act only on maxim you could will as universal law — Groundwork of Metaphysics of Morals (1785). Deontology (duty ethics). Contrast: consequentialism (Bentham, Mill — utilitarianism).

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Act selfishly

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Follow authority

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No ethics

Question 2

A Constitutional Amendment Bill requires which type of majority?

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Special majority (2/3 of members present and voting + majority of total membership) — Plus some provisions need ratification by half of State legislatures (federal provisions).

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Simple majority

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Unanimity

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Money Bill majority

Question 3

NCERT established:‌​‍

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1961 — NCERT Act 1961.‌​‍

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1947

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1986

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1975

Question 4

Art 32 — heart and soul of Constitution:‌​‍

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Constitutional Remedies — B.R. Ambedkar called Art 32 'heart and soul'.‌​‍

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Right to Equality

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Right to Freedom

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Against Exploitation

Question 5

Dress restrictions abolished by:‌​‍

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Uthradam Thirunal — Uthradam Thirunal (1859).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 6

Synonym of SOLICITOUS:‌​‍

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Caring — Showing concern.‌​‍

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Cold

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Neglectful

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Indifferent

Question 7

When was the new Parliament building opened?‌​‍

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2023 — May 2023. Triangular design.‌​‍

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2024

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2022

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2025

Question 8

An audio-lingual approach to teaching English primarily focuses on

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B. Repetition and pattern drills to develop habit formation — The audio-lingual method is based on behaviorist principles, using drills and repetition to build automaticity in language use. It prioritizes listening and speaking over reading or abstract writing. Explicit grammar teaching is not a core feature of this method.

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A. Reading comprehension and literary analysis

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C. Writing essays on abstract topics

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D. Explicit teaching of grammar rules before practice

Question 9

The 'Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award' is given for excellence in which area?

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B. Literature and creative writing for children — The Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature Award is awarded for excellence in literature and creative writing for children. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on scientific research, while options C and D are unrelated to the award's scope.

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A. Scientific research in children's education

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C. Innovative teaching methods in primary schools

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D. Child welfare and protection initiatives

Question 10

Attitude component (ABC model):‌​‍

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Affective, Behavioral, Cognitive — Feelings, actions, thoughts. ‌​‍Attitudes formed through learning, socialization, direct experience.

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Only emotion

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Only action

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One

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #735