Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #769

Question 1

The concept of 'Procedure established by law' in Article 21 was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Japan — The phrase 'procedure established by law' was borrowed from Japan's Constitution. ‌​‍USA uses 'due process of law'.

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USA

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UK

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France

Question 2

Deviance, per sociological view, is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Behaviour that violates social norms of a group (definition varies by context) — Deviance is socially defined — what's deviant varies by culture, time, group. ‌​‍Labelling theory (Becker): deviance is created by society labelling someone as deviant.

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Only crime

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Only religion

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Inherently bad

Question 3

A school counselor notes that a student, despite average performance in traditional academic subjects, consistently demonstrates exceptional ability in understanding others' feelings, mediating conflicts among peers, and leading group projects effectively. According to Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences, which intelligence is most prominent in this student?

Accepted Answer

C. Interpersonal intelligence — Howard Gardner's theory includes Interpersonal intelligence, which is the capacity to understand and interact effectively with others, recognizing their moods, motivations, and desires. The student's skills in understanding feelings, mediating conflicts, and leading groups are clear indicators of strong interpersonal intelligence. Intrapersonal intelligence relates to self-understanding, while bodily-kinesthetic and naturalistic are different domains of intelligence.

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A. Intrapersonal intelligence

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B. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

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D. Naturalistic intelligence

Question 4

Which of the following structures is responsible for preventing the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium?

Accepted Answer

B. Tricuspid valve — The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle and prevents blood from flowing back into the atrium during ventricular contraction. The pulmonary valve (A) prevents backflow from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle, while the aortic (C) and mitral (D) valves are associated with the left side of the heart.

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A. Pulmonary valve

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C. Aortic valve

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D. Mitral valve

Question 5

As per the NEP 2020 and subsequent SCERT Kerala guidelines, which of the following best describes the proposed structure for secondary education (Grades 9-12) in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. A multidisciplinary curriculum with flexible subject combinations, including vocational courses and internships — NEP 2020 recommends a flexible, multidisciplinary approach for Grades 9-12, allowing students to choose subjects across streams and include vocational courses. Option A is incorrect as the policy emphasizes flexibility; Option C misrepresents the system as stream-specific with no commonality; Option D is not part of Kerala’s implementation plan.

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A. A rigid 10+2 system with no flexibility in subject choices between science, commerce, and humanities

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C. Separate boards for science, commerce, and humanities streams with no common curriculum

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D. Compulsory residential education for all students in Grades 11-12 with military-style discipline

Question 6

Kerala Development Report (Planning Commission):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2008 — 2008 report on state model.‌​‍

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2000

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2013

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2018

Question 7

If salary increased from 20,000 to 25,000, % increase:

Accepted Answer

25% — Increase 5000. 5000/20000×100 = 25%.

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20%

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30%

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15%

Question 8

India's AI action summit participation:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris Feb 2025 summit — Co-hosted AI Action Summit Paris 2025.‌​‍

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Alone

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Missed

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Hosted

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law?

Accepted Answer

Holding an office of profit — Holding an office of profit is not a ground for disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law, but rather under Article 102/191 of the Indian Constitution.

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Voluntarily giving up membership of party

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Voting against party whip

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Joining another party after election

Question 10

The 'King of Spices' is:‌​‍

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Pepper — Pepper = King of Spices. Cardamom = Queen of Spices.‌​‍

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Cardamom

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Cinnamon

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Clove

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #769