Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #967

Question 1

VP election:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

PR by STV — PR by STV — same as Presidential.‌​‍

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Open

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Simple

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None

Question 2

What is the focus of the KAVAL PLUS scheme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Provide protective services to children at risk — Kerala's KAVAL PLUS scheme provides protective services to children at risk of abuse or neglect.‌​‍

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Improve children's educational outcomes

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Provide financial aid to underprivileged children

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Reduce school dropout rates among children

Question 3

The Preamble was based on the Objectives Resolution moved by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution on 13 December 1946.‌​‍

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Ambedkar

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Patel

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Rajendra Prasad

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'Evaluate' phase of the 5E learning model in a constructivist classroom?

Accepted Answer

B. Students create a portfolio showcasing their learning journey, including artifacts, reflections, and self-assessments. — Option B reflects the 'Evaluate' phase by emphasizing self-assessment and documentation of learning, which is central to constructivism. Option A is traditional and summative, C is a basic task, and D is peer assessment but lacks the depth of portfolio-based evaluation. Distractors are plausible but less aligned with constructivist evaluation.

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A. Students take a standardized test to measure their knowledge retention of the unit.

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C. Students write a summary paragraph explaining the key concepts of the lesson in their own words.

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D. Students participate in a peer-review activity where they assess each other's understanding of the topic.

Question 5

To foster students' creative expression, appreciation for evocative language, and ability to convey complex emotions through concise forms, which literary form would best serve these learning goals in a language arts class?

Accepted Answer

C. Writing and performing original poetry — Poetry, through its concise structure and reliance on evocative language, imagery, and symbolism, is uniquely suited to foster creative expression and the conveyance of complex emotions. Writing and performing poetry directly engage students in crafting and presenting such linguistic artistry. Other forms serve different purposes or do not emphasize these specific aspects as strongly.

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A. Crafting detailed short stories with intricate plots

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B. Analyzing historical documents for factual interpretation

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D. Summarizing non-fiction essays for main ideas

Question 6

Choose the correct preposition: 'She is angry ___ her brother.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

with — 'Angry with' a person; 'angry at' a situation.‌​‍

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to

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at

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on

Question 7

The northernmost district of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Kasaragod is the northernmost district of Kerala.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Wayanad

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Kozhikode

Question 8

A Class 3 teacher in a Kerala government school observes that a significant number of students are struggling with basic reading comprehension and simple arithmetic operations, despite regular classroom instruction. Which of the following NEP 2020 initiatives, aligned with SCERT's implementation, would primarily guide the teacher's approach to address this challenge?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing targeted interventions aligned with the NIPUN Bharat Mission's goals for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. — The NIPUN Bharat Mission, launched under NEP 2020, aims to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3. A teacher addressing students' struggles in basic reading and arithmetic would align their strategies with this mission, employing targeted, age-appropriate interventions to achieve these fundamental learning outcomes.

Answer

A. Promoting advanced multidisciplinary project-based learning for all students.

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B. Focusing on the objectives of the National Curricular Framework for Secondary Education (NCF-SE).

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D. Shifting the medium of instruction entirely to English to improve global competency.

Question 9

73rd Amendment:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayats — Panchayati Raj (1992).‌​‍

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Municipalities

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GST

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Anti-defection

Question 10

Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutional validity of the Anti-Defection Law and ruled that the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review?

Accepted Answer

Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu — The Supreme Court case of Kihoto Hollohan v. Zachillhu (1992) upheld the constitutional validity of the Anti-Defection Law and ruled that the Speaker's decision is subject to judicial review.

Answer

Ravi S. Naik v. Union of India

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G. Viswanathan v. Speaker, Tamil Nadu

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Rajendra Singh Rana v. Swami Prasad Maurya

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #967