Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #842

Question 1

K. Kelappan is known as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Gandhi — K. Kelappan = Kerala Gandhi. Led Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931-33).‌​‍

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

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Father of Kerala

Question 2

Arrange in dictionary order: (i) Ambitious (ii) Ambiguous (iii) Ambiguity (iv) Ambition (v) Amphibians‌​‍

Accepted Answer

(iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v) — Order: Ambiguity, Ambiguous, Ambition, Ambitious, Amphibians. ‌​‍(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v).

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(iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)

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(iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v) and ending with Amphibians

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(ii), (iii), (i), (v), (iv)

Question 3

Which step in the action research cycle involves planning and implementing changes based on initial findings?

Accepted Answer

C. Taking action — The 'Taking action' step involves planning and implementing changes based on data analysis, making option C correct. Option A is incorrect as it refers to the initial problem identification. Option B is incorrect as it focuses on data collection and analysis. Option D is incorrect as it pertains to the reflection phase after action has been taken.

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A. Identifying the problem

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B. Collecting and analyzing data

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D. Reflecting on outcomes

Question 4

Preamble was amended by:

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment (1976) added 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity'.

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44th Amendment

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73rd Amendment

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86th Amendment

Question 5

Coefficient of x² in (1+x)⁵:

Accepted Answer

10 — Binomial theorem: 5C2 = 10. (1+x)ⁿ = ΣnCr·xr.

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5

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20

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1

Question 6

Analogy: Cobbler : Shoe :: Tailor : ?

Accepted Answer

Clothes — Tailor makes clothes.

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Thread

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Cloth

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Machine

Question 7

Which Constitutional Amendment made right to free and compulsory education a fundamental right?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th — 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A — RTE.‌​‍

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73rd

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52nd

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74th

Question 8

Which preposition: 'She is married ___ a doctor.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

to — 'Married to' someone.‌​‍

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in

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with

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on

Question 9

Consider a new agricultural policy being drafted for Kerala. Which of the following physiographic divisions would be most suitable for promoting large-scale cultivation of crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, primarily due to its distinct geographical features?

Accepted Answer

C. Highland Region — The Highland Region, characterized by its high altitude, cool climate, and well-drained loamy soils, is ideally suited for plantation crops such as tea, coffee, and cardamom. The Lowland Plain and Coastal Belt are primarily for paddy and coconut cultivation, while the Midland Region is known for rubber and cashew, making the highland the correct choice.

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A. Lowland Plain

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B. Midland Region

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D. Coastal Belt

Question 10

Odd one: Rose, Lily, Teak, Jasmine‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Teak — Teak is a tree. Others are flowers.‌​‍

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Rose

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Lily

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Jasmine

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #842