Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #814

Question 1

Collective noun for lions:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pride — Fish: school/shoal. ‌​‍Birds: flock. Wolves: pack. ‌​‍Crows: murder. Owls: parliament.

Answer

School

Answer

Flock

Answer

Herd

Question 2

If 1 Jan 2024 is Monday, 1 Jan 2025 is:

Accepted Answer

Wednesday — 2024 is leap year (366). 366 mod 7 = 2. Mon+2 = Wed.

Answer

Monday

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Tuesday

Answer

Sunday

Question 3

Which Kerala art form was recognised by UNESCO as 'Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity'?

Accepted Answer

Koodiyattam — Koodiyattam was proclaimed in 2001; it is the world's oldest surviving Sanskrit theatre.

Answer

Kathakali

Answer

Padayani

Answer

Ottamthullal

Question 4

Kerala's Multidimensional Poverty Index:

Accepted Answer

Lowest among states — NITI Aayog MPI — Kerala best.

Answer

Average

Answer

Highest

Answer

Unknown

Question 5

A teacher notices that students struggle with understanding fractions in mathematics. Which step should be taken FIRST in an action research cycle to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

B. Collect data through student assessments and classroom observations — The first step in action research is to diagnose the problem by collecting data (e.g., assessments, observations) to understand the root cause (B). Implementing a strategy (A) or consulting research (D) should come later. Comparing with a control group (C) is not typical in action research, which focuses on internal evaluation.

Answer

A. Implement a new teaching strategy, such as using visual aids

Answer

C. Compare the results with a control group using traditional methods

Answer

D. Consult educational research papers to find a proven method

Question 6

Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Act) passed in 2023 reserves what percentage of seats in Lok Sabha / State Assemblies for women?

Accepted Answer

33% — 128th Amendment (2023) — 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Answer

25%

Answer

50%

Answer

15%

Question 7

Nehru Trophy Boat Race:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punnamada Lake — Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha.‌​‍

Answer

Vembanad

Answer

Ashtamudi

Answer

Sasthamkotta

Question 8

Biden withdrawal 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

July 2024 — Dropped out July 2024.‌​‍

Answer

January

Answer

October

Answer

Never

Question 9

NIA Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2008 (post 26/11) — NIA Act December 2008.‌​‍

Answer

2010

Answer

2000

Answer

1985

Question 10

Mount Kilimanjaro is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Africa — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) is in Tanzania, Africa — the highest peak in Africa.‌​‍

Answer

South America

Answer

Europe

Answer

Asia

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #814