Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #815

Question 1

Ramsar Convention is for:‌​‍

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Wetlands of international importance — Signed in Ramsar, Iran (1971). ‌​‍India has 75+ Ramsar sites. Kerala — Ashtamudi, Sasthamcotta, Vembanad.

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Forests

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Coral reefs

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Deserts

Question 2

A student provides a brief and incomplete answer when asked about the causes of soil erosion. To encourage a more detailed and analytical response, the teacher should use the 'Probing Questions Skill' by asking:

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C. 'That's a good start. Can you explain *how* deforestation contributes to soil erosion and what other factors are involved?' — The 'Probing Questions Skill' aims to elicit deeper, more comprehensive, or clarified responses from students. Option C effectively probes by asking for elaboration ('how deforestation contributes') and seeking additional information ('what other factors are involved?'), encouraging critical thinking and a more complete answer. Options A, B, and D are less effective for encouraging the initial student to provide a deeper response.

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A. 'Is that all you can tell me about soil erosion?'

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B. 'Can anyone else add to what was just said?'

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D. 'Let's move on. Perhaps we can discuss this further in the next class.'

Question 3

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was associated with:‌​‍

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Chishti Sufi order (disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya) — Amir Khusrau — Persian poet, scholar, musician at Delhi Sultanate court. ‌​‍Called 'Tuti-e-Hind' (Parrot of India). Invented qawwali form, ghazal.

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Classical music only

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Bhakti movement

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Hindi poetry

Question 4

D. P. Mukherji's work emphasized:

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Marxism + Indian tradition (dialectical) — D. P. Mukherji — Marxist humanist approach, integrating Indian cultural heritage. Lucknow University.

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Pure positivism

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Structuralism

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Rational choice

Question 5

A doctor who treats diseases of the ear, nose and throat is called:

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ENT specialist / Otolaryngologist — Otolaryngologist (ENT) treats Ear, Nose and Throat disorders.

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Paediatrician

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Cardiologist

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Dermatologist

Question 6

Who was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer in the World for 2025?‌​‍

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Deepti Sharma — Deepti Sharma (India) was named Wisden's Leading Woman Cricketer. ‌​‍Mitchell Starc was Leading Men's Cricketer.

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Smriti Mandhana

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Harmanpreet Kaur

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Shafali Verma

Question 7

Digital India was launched in:‌​‍

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2015 — Digital India was launched on 1 July 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered society.‌​‍

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2014

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2016

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2017

Question 8

Kerala Film Development Corp:

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KSFDC — KSFDC.

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KFC

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Both

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KFDC

Question 9

The first Chief Minister of Kerala, after state formation, was:

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E.M.S. Namboodiripad — EMS formed the first elected Kerala government in 1957 after the 1956 state formation.

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R. Sankar

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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C. Achutha Menon

Question 10

The word 'literally' means:

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In a literal (exact) sense — 'Literally' means actually/exactly, contrasted with figuratively.

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Figuratively

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Loosely

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Approximately

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #815