Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #859

Question 1

Which among the following is NOT a primary function of the Directorate of Public Instructions (DPI) in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. Monitoring school sanitation standards under SSA's 'Total Sanitation Campaign' component — Primary functions of DPI include textbook implementation (SCERT), recruitment exams (PSC), and SSA-funded training. Monitoring school sanitation standards is a core function of SSA (under Total Sanitation Campaign), not DPI. Thus, option C is the correct answer (function NOT primary to DPI).

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A. Implementing SCERT-prescribed textbooks and syllabus across government schools

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B. Conducting teacher recruitment exams (like HSA) via PSC and LBS

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D. Coordinating SSA-funded in-service training programmes for Headmasters and teachers

Question 2

What are the key characteristics of a company?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Limited liability of shareholders, separate legal entity, perpetual succession — Common seal. ‌​‍Can sue and be sued. Companies Act 2013. ‌​‍Salomon v Salomon established separate entity principle.

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Unregulated

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No liability

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Only one owner

Question 3

Fill in the blank: 'The sun ___ in the east every morning.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

rises — Simple present (universal truth); third-person singular subject → 'rises'.‌​‍

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rise

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rose

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rising

Question 4

The idiom 'once in a blue moon' means:

Accepted Answer

Rarely — 'Once in a blue moon' = very rarely. (Astronomically, blue moon = 2nd full moon in a calendar month.)

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Very often

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Never

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Monthly

Question 5

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places a strong emphasis on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), leading to the development of the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) by NCERT. For a teacher working with children in the foundational stage (ages 3-8), what would be the most critical pedagogical shift highlighted by NCF-FS?

Accepted Answer

C. Emphasizing flexible, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning methods. — The NCF-FS, based on NEP 2020, aims to transform early childhood education from a rigid, textbook-centric approach to one that is flexible, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based. It emphasizes experiential learning and holistic development for children aged 3-8 years, rather than early formal academics or standardized testing.

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A. Transitioning from a play-based approach to a more rigid, textbook-driven curriculum by Grade 1.

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B. Prioritizing early introduction of abstract concepts in mathematics and science to enhance cognitive abilities.

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D. Implementing standardized written examinations for children as young as 5 years old to track academic progress.

Question 6

Section 377 read down in:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Navtej Johar v UoI (2018) — decriminalised homosexuality.

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2013

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2016

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2020

Question 7

Identify the correct question tag: 'You are coming, ___?'

Accepted Answer

aren't you — Positive statement → negative tag; uses contracted 'aren't'.

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are not you

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is not you

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isn't you

Question 8

In the context of state-level 'Best Teacher' awards in Kerala, which of the following aspects is typically given the LEAST priority during the selection process?

Accepted Answer

D. The teacher's personal financial background and assets. — State-level 'Best Teacher' awards prioritize professional achievements such as innovative teaching, student development, and academic qualifications. A teacher's personal financial background and assets are irrelevant to their professional merit and contributions to education, and thus are given the least, if any, priority.

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A. Innovative teaching methodologies adopted by the teacher.

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B. Contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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C. Academic qualifications and years of service.

Question 9

First CJI:

Accepted Answer

H.J. Kania — H.J. Kania (1950-51).

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M. Patanjali Sastri

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Hidayatullah

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Gajendragadkar

Question 10

The antonym of 'OPTIMIST' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pessimist — An optimist expects the best outcome; a pessimist expects the worst. ‌​‍They are direct antonyms.

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Realist

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Idealist

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Rationalist

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #859