Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #704

Question 1

Odd: Rose, Lily, Tulip, Mango‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mango — Mango is fruit tree.‌​‍

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Rose

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Lily

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Tulip

Question 2

Aditya-L1 launched:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sep 2023 — 2 September 2023 — India's first solar mission.‌​‍

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Dec 2023

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Nov 2023

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Oct 2023

Question 3

A teacher wants to foster genuine communication and interaction among students in an English language classroom. Which of the following activities would be most aligned with the principles of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)?

Accepted Answer

B. Students engage in a role-play scenario, such as ordering food at a restaurant or asking for directions. — Role-play directly promotes communicative competence by providing authentic contexts for interaction and language use, which is the core aim of CLT. Other options represent methods focused on translation (Grammar-Translation), drilling (Audio-Lingual Method), or observation (Silent Way/Direct Method), rather than spontaneous communication.

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A. Students translate complex literary passages from English to Malayalam.

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C. Students repeat dialogues after the teacher, focusing on perfect pronunciation and intonation.

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D. Students spend the majority of the class time silently observing the teacher model new vocabulary with realia.

Question 4

Correctly spelt:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Occurrence — Occurrence.‌​‍

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Occurance

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Occurence

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Occurrance

Question 5

Which among the following is the primary function of the Kerala State Planning Board?

Accepted Answer

C. Formulating the Five-Year Plans and monitoring state development — The Kerala State Planning Board is responsible for formulating and monitoring the Five-Year Plans for the state's development. Option A refers to scheme implementation (a line department function), Option B pertains to the Finance Department, and Option D involves the Audit Department, making them incorrect.

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A. Implementing centrally sponsored schemes in Kerala

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B. Preparing the annual financial statement of the state

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D. Auditing the expenditure of local self-government institutions

Question 6

What does 'sans' mean in Shakespeare's 'sans teeth, sans eyes'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Without — 'Sans' comes from French 'without'; the old age stage is without teeth, eyes, etc.‌​‍

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Full of

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With

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Between

Question 7

Kerala religious demographics:

Accepted Answer

Hindu 55%, Muslim 26%, Christian 18% approx — Approximate 2011 census.

Answer

Only Hindu

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50:50

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Unknown

Question 8

'She is more cleverer than me.' Error:

Accepted Answer

more cleverer — Double comparative. Use 'cleverer' or 'more clever'.

Answer

She is

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than me

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No error

Question 9

Synonym of ACQUIESCE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Agree passively — Accept without protest.‌​‍

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Question

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Fight

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Refuse

Question 10

The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized rapid industrialization with a focus on heavy industries. While aiming for self-reliance in the long run, which of the following long-term economic challenges was often associated with the implementation and outcomes of this strategy in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Increased reliance on foreign aid and technology, despite the self-reliance objective. — The Mahalanobis model, while envisioning long-term self-reliance, required substantial imports of capital goods and advanced technology in the short to medium term to establish heavy industries. This led to significant balance of payments pressures and increased dependence on foreign aid to finance these crucial imports, thereby challenging the immediate goal of self-reliance. Options A, B, and C represent outcomes contrary to the historical experience or primary focus of the plan, which often led to regional disparities, import-substitution rather than export competitiveness, and relative neg

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A. Significant increase in export competitiveness due to advanced industrial base.

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B. Balanced regional development and equitable distribution of industrial growth.

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C. Creation of a robust agricultural surplus, ensuring food security for the growing population.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #704