Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #805

Question 1

As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the mandatory reservation percentage for children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups in private unaided schools in Kerala at the entry level?

Accepted Answer

C. 25% of the total seats — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates that all private unaided schools must reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. This provision ensures that these children receive free and compulsory education, thereby promoting social inclusion and equitable access to quality education.

Answer

A. 15% of the total seats

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B. 20% of the total seats

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D. 30% of the total seats

Question 2

Binomial distribution: mean and variance of X ~ B(n,p):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

np, np(1-p) — P(X=k) = C(n,k)·pᵏ·(1-p)^(n-k). Also called Bernoulli trials.‌​‍

Answer

n, np

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n, p

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np, p

Question 3

To fill a tank, 10 buckets of water are required. How many buckets if the bucket capacity is reduced to 2/3 of present?

Accepted Answer

15 — New buckets = 10 / (2/3) = 15.

Answer

30

Answer

12

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20

Question 4

'On cloud nine' means:

Accepted Answer

Extremely happy — Very happy.

Answer

High up

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Confused

Answer

Sleeping

Question 5

The first Prime Minister of Kochi after Praja Mandal's merger with Congress was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ikkanda Warrier — Ikkanda Warrier became Kochi's first Congress PM (1948-49).‌​‍

Answer

Panampilly Govinda Menon

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C. Kesavan

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

Question 6

A teacher in a Kerala government school is introducing English to Class 6 students who have minimal prior exposure. She prioritizes activities like role-playing, pair work, and using authentic materials such as local newspaper clippings and simple dialogues related to daily life in Kerala. Her main goal is to enable students to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Which language teaching method is she primarily employing?

Accepted Answer

C. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) — The teacher's approach emphasizes meaningful interaction, authentic materials, and student-centered activities like role-playing and pair work, all aimed at enabling effective communication. These are the core tenets of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). Other methods like Grammar-Translation or Audio-Lingual focus more on rules, translation, or habit formation through drills, rather than authentic communication.

Answer

A. Grammar-Translation Method

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B. Audio-Lingual Method

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D. Direct Method

Question 7

India recently hosted the G20 Summit in September 2023. Which of the following initiatives, aimed at enhancing global connectivity and economic integration, was a significant outcome announced during this summit?

Accepted Answer

C. Establishment of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). — The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was a landmark initiative announced during the G20 Summit in New Delhi, aiming to foster economic growth through enhanced connectivity. While other global initiatives exist, IMEC specifically addresses connectivity and integration from the 2023 G20 summit. The ISA is an older initiative, and a universal digital currency framework was not a concrete outcome.

Answer

A. Launch of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) expansion to all UN member states.

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B. Formation of a new global fund for pandemic preparedness and response.

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D. Agreement on a universal digital currency framework for cross-border transactions.

Question 8

We shall go for a walk when it ___ raining.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

stops — Time clause with future meaning takes present simple: 'when it stops'.‌​‍

Answer

stopped

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stopping

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stop

Question 9

He has ___ his habit of smoking.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

given up — 'Give up' = stop/quit a habit.‌​‍

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given out

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given back

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given away

Question 10

Synonym of REMISS:

Accepted Answer

Negligent — Careless.

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Careful

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Diligent

Answer

Attentive

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #805