Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #784

Question 1

How many national parks are there in Kerala?‌​‍

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6 — Kerala has 6 national parks: Eravikulam, Silent Valley, Periyar, Anamudi Shola, Mathikettan Shola, Pampadum Shola.‌​‍

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3

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5

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8

Question 2

In which state does the westernmost point of mainland India lie?‌​‍

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Gujarat (Guhar Moti) — Guhar Moti in Kutch (Gujarat) is the westernmost point of mainland India.‌​‍

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Rajasthan

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Maharashtra

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Karnataka

Question 3

The state fish of Kerala is:‌​‍

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Pearl Spot (Karimeen) — Karimeen (Green Chromide/Pearl Spot) is Kerala's state fish.‌​‍

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Sardine

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Tuna

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Pomfret

Question 4

By next year, I ___ here for 10 years.

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will have worked — Future perfect: will have + V3 for action completed by a future time.

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will work

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will be working

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would work

Question 5

Direct democracy is practised today primarily in:‌​‍

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Switzerland (referenda, Landsgemeinde) — Swiss citizens vote directly on many policy issues via referendums. ‌​‍Landsgemeinde (open-air assembly) still in 2 cantons.

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USA

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India

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UK

Question 6

The opposite gender of 'actor' in modern usage:

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Actress — Actor (traditionally male) ↔ actress (female). Modern usage often prefers 'actor' for both.

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Actoress

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Actor

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Actorine

Question 7

Conformity study — Solomon Asch:

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Majority influence on line-judgment tasks — 75% conformed at least once — Normative and informational social influence. Group size, unanimity affect conformity.

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Obedience

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Authority

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Bystander

Question 8

Sahodara Sangham was founded by:‌​‍

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Sahodaran Ayyappan — K. Ayyappan founded Sahodara Sangham in 1917 advocating dining inter-caste.‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Ayyankali

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Vakkom Moulavi

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation of Travancore was issued in which year?‌​‍

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1936 — The Temple Entry Proclamation was issued on 12 November 1936 by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal of Travancore, opening all temples to all Hindus.‌​‍

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1924

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1932

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1940

Question 10

In the context of democratic decentralisation in Kerala, which of the following best describes the most distinctive feature of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) launched in 1996?

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B. Direct and extensive participation of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala was revolutionary for its emphasis on direct citizen participation. Its most distinctive feature was the active involvement of ordinary citizens, through Gram Sabhas and Ward Sabhas, in identifying local needs and formulating development plans, thereby democratizing the planning process from the grassroots. While financial devolution (Option A) was a crucial enabling factor, it was the participatory planning process that truly defined the uniqueness of the PPC. Option C describes institutional reforms mandated by constitutional amendments, not the spe

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A. The mandatory reservation of 40% of the state's plan funds for local self-government institutions (LSGIs).

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C. The establishment of independent State Election Commissions and State Finance Commissions to oversee local body elections and finances.

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D. The complete autonomy granted to LSGIs in revenue generation and allocation without state government oversight.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #784