Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #838

Question 1

Government of India Act 1935 introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provincial autonomy — Provincial autonomy, All-India Federation (never implemented), federal court.‌​‍

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Dyarchy at Centre

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Complete independence

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Separate electorates

Question 2

Improved access to education and economic opportunities for women in a community often leads to smaller family sizes and better child health outcomes. This demographic shift, characterized by changes in birth and death rates over time, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

B. Demographic transition — Demographic transition is a sociological model that describes the shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country or region develops, often driven by factors like education, economic development, and improved healthcare. The scenario describes precisely this shift related to women's empowerment. Social disorganization refers to a breakdown of social norms, while cultural assimilation is about adopting a dominant culture. Social mobility is movement within a social hierarchy.

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A. Social disorganization

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C. Cultural assimilation

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D. Social mobility

Question 3

O. Chandu Menon — English translation:‌​‍

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Both — Both true — translated by Dumergue.‌​‍

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None

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Indulekha translated

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By W. Dumergue

Question 4

The 'Spice Garden of India' is:‌​‍

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Kerala — Kerala is the 'Spice Garden of India'.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Andhra Pradesh

Question 5

The surfer who lost an arm to a shark attack and returned to surfing is:

Accepted Answer

Bethany Hamilton — Bethany Hamilton's story is the basis of the memoir 'Soul Surfer'.

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Laird Hamilton

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Kelly Slater

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Serena Williams

Question 6

The Representation of the People Act, 1950 deals with:‌​‍

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Delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls — RPA 1950: electoral rolls + constituencies; RPA 1951: conduct of elections + disqualifications.‌​‍

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Formation of political parties

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Settlement of election disputes only

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Conduct of elections and candidate eligibility

Question 7

First Home Minister:‌​‍

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Patel — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ambedkar

Question 8

Which of the following initiatives was launched in Kerala on June 1st, 2017, to improve the quality of public education and ensure inclusive learning environments for all students?

Accepted Answer

B. 'KITE Victers' — 'KITE Victers' (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education - Virtual Classroom Technology and Resources) was launched on June 1st, 2017, to enhance digital learning and teacher training in Kerala's public education system. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is a national programme, while the Kerala State Higher Education Council and Kudumbashree Education Programme are unrelated to this specific initiative.

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A. 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan'

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C. 'Kerala State Higher Education Council'

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D. 'Kudumbashree Education Programme'

Question 9

Current electricity requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Complete circuit with EMF source — EMF = energy per unit charge imparted by source. ‌​‍Terminal voltage = EMF - Ir (internal resistance drop).

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Only voltage

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Only resistance

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Just wire

Question 10

'She plays ___ violin':

Accepted Answer

the — 'The' with musical instruments.

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a

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an

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no article

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #838