Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #818

Question 1

Who wrote the book 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft — Mary Wollstonecraft published it in 1792.

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Betty Friedan

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Henriette Dessaulles Casgrain

Question 2

India-US defence deals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Both major deals.‌​‍

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GE engines

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Both

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Predator drones 2024

Question 3

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as mandated by educational reforms in India aims to achieve which of the following primary objectives?

Accepted Answer

B. To provide a holistic profile of the learner's progress, covering both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects. — CCE's primary objective is to provide a holistic assessment of a child's development, encompassing both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values, co-curricular) areas. It integrates continuous assessment but does not eliminate examinations, nor does it solely focus on cognitive skills or competitive ranking, aiming instead for overall growth.

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A. To reduce the academic burden on students by eliminating examinations.

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C. To solely focus on evaluating cognitive skills through written tests.

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D. To rank students competitively based on their performance in final exams.

Question 4

Kerala State was formed on:

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala formed under States Reorganisation Act 1956 by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar district of Madras State.

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1 July 1949

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26 January 1950

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15 August 1947

Question 5

Japan PM 2024-25:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fumio Kishida then Shigeru Ishiba — Ishiba since Oct 2024.‌​‍

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Kan

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Abe

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Kishida only

Question 6

The Indian Parliament consists of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

President + Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha — Article 79: Parliament = President + Council of States (Rajya Sabha) + House of People (Lok Sabha).‌​‍

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Lok Sabha only

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Rajya Sabha only

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Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha + Judiciary

Question 7

Currency of Russia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ruble — Russian Ruble. Capital = Moscow.‌​‍

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Euro

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Krone

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Franc

Question 8

Which is the first Eco-Tourism Centre in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thenmala — Thenmala in Kollam — India's first planned ecotourism destination.

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Thattekkad

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Pampadumpara

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Odakkali

Question 9

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kottayam district needs sanction for the appointment of a substitute teacher due to a long-term leave vacancy and also requires approval for minor infrastructure repair funds. To which officer should these requests be primarily submitted for official processing and sanction?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO), Kottayam — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the authority responsible for the administration and supervision of High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools within a district, including matters like teacher appointments, transfers, and allocation of funds for school maintenance. The AEO primarily deals with LP and UP schools, while the DDE supervises DEOs and AEOs at the district level.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO), Kottayam

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Kottayam

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D. District Collector, Kottayam

Question 10

Emergency provisions are in which Part of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Part XVIII — Part XVIII (Articles 352-360). 352 = National Emergency, 356 = State Emergency (President's Rule), 360 = Financial Emergency.

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Part XV

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Part XVII

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Part XIX

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #818