Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #886

Question 1

PM appointed by:‌​‍

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President — President appoints PM (Art 75).‌​‍

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Lok Sabha

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Electoral college

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Parliament

Question 2

Article 371 deals with:

Accepted Answer

Special provisions for states — Special provisions for various states (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, etc.).

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Emergency

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Amendment

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UTs

Question 3

Nari Shakti implementation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

After delimitation — After next delimitation exercise.‌​‍

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Never

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2030

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Immediate

Question 4

Synonym of EULOGY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Praise — Praise speech.‌​‍

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Criticism

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Blame

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Attack

Question 5

In a triangle, the sum of any two sides is:

Accepted Answer

Greater than third — Triangle Inequality Theorem.

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Equal to third

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Less than third

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Equal to product

Question 6

Alternate interior angles:

Accepted Answer

Equal (parallel lines) — When lines parallel.

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Different

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Right

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Sum 180

Question 7

Cochin capital was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur was Cochin's capital.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Ernakulam

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Mattancherry

Question 8

A student misinterprets the phrase 'the cat sat on the mat' as 'the mat sat on the cat.' Which of Bruner's modes of representation is the student primarily using in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

C. Symbolic representation (language-based). — Bruner's iconic mode involves visual or image-based understanding, and misinterpreting the subject-object relationship in a sentence suggests the student is relying on a literal or visual interpretation of the words rather than their symbolic meaning. Enactive (A) involves physical action, symbolic (C) involves abstract language rules, and concrete operational (D) is Piaget's concept, not Bruner's.

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A. Enactive representation (action-based).

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B. Iconic representation (image-based).

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D. Concrete operational representation (logical thinking).

Question 9

Father of Malayalam literature:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan.‌​‍

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Cherusseri

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Poonthanam

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Melpathur

Question 10

Ayyankali's struggles for the rights of the depressed classes were marked by direct action and unwavering determination. Which of the following best illustrates his strategic approach to challenging caste oppression and securing fundamental rights for the Pulaya community in early 20th century Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. Organizing the 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Protest) to assert the right to use public roads, challenging spatial segregation. — Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' was a strategic direct action where he publicly rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to lower castes. This audacious act directly challenged the deeply entrenched caste oppression and spatial segregation, asserting the fundamental right of movement and access to public spaces for the Pulaya community. While Kallumala Samaram targeted oppressive caste markers and SJPS was an organizational platform, the Villuvandi Samaram was a seminal moment that directly confronted caste discrimination at a fundamental level. Demanding representation was a political strategy

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A. Leading the 'Kallumala Samaram' (Stone Necklace Agitation) to protest against oppressive caste markers and demand social dignity.

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C. Founding the 'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' (SJPS) to advocate for the educational and social advancement of the marginalized.

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D. Demanding representation for the Pulaya community in the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha, Travancore's legislative assembly.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #886