Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #944

Question 1

India declared polio-free in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — WHO certified India as polio-free on 27 March 2014.‌​‍

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2010

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2012

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2016

Question 2

In which district is Mangalavanam (smallest wildlife sanctuary in Kerala) situated?

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is in central Kochi, Ernakulam district.

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Idukki

Question 3

Synonym of POIGNANT:

Accepted Answer

Moving — Evoking sadness or regret.

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Dull

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Harsh

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Silly

Question 4

Article 17 of the Indian Constitution deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abolition of untouchability — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice in any form an offence punishable by law.‌​‍

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Abolition of titles

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Right to equality

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Prohibition of child labour

Question 5

Identify the modal verb: 'You must complete your work.'

Accepted Answer

must — Modals: can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would — express obligation/possibility.

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You

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complete

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your

Question 6

The term of Lok Sabha is normally:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 years — Lok Sabha term = 5 years unless dissolved earlier; extendable by 1 year during Emergency.‌​‍

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4 years

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7 years

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6 years

Question 7

Father of Malayalam cinema:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

J.C. Daniel — J.C. Daniel — made the first Malayalam film.‌​‍

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Adoor Gopalakrishnan

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Ramu Kariat

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P.K. Rosy

Question 8

Synonym of BENIGN:

Accepted Answer

Kind — Benign = gentle, kind. Also non-cancerous.

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Harmful

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Angry

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Dangerous

Question 9

The slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' in Kerala reform discourse is most associated with:

Accepted Answer

Ambedkar (adopted by Kerala Dalit movements) — B. R. Ambedkar's slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' was embraced by Kerala's Dalit movement.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Ayyankali

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 10

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #944