Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #317

Question 1

Article 3 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with which of the following?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both formation and alteration — Parliament can form, alter, cede territory.

Answer

Formation of new states

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Admission

Answer

Alter territory

Question 2

Kundara Proclamation by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Velu Thampi — Velu Thampi 1809.‌​‍

Answer

Swati

Answer

Marthanda

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Pazhassi

Question 3

The National Song of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vande Mataram — Vande Mataram (from Bankim Chandra's Anandamath) is the National Song. ‌​‍Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem.

Answer

Jana Gana Mana

Answer

Saare Jahan Se Achcha

Answer

Sare Jahaan Se Achchha

Question 4

Antonym of 'abundant':

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.

Answer

Plentiful

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Rich

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Vast

Question 5

In a remote block of Kerala, a significant challenge is identified regarding a high dropout rate among elementary school children and inadequate basic infrastructure like toilets and classrooms. Which government initiative would primarily focus on addressing these specific issues to achieve universal elementary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, specifically aims for universal elementary education, focusing on improving access, retention, infrastructure (like toilets and classrooms), and quality. While DPI administers schools and MDMS addresses nutritional needs, SSA is the overarching program designed to tackle these specific challenges of access and infrastructure at the elementary level. NCERT is a national-level academic body.

Answer

A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

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C. Mid-day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 6

The Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

India's first mosque — Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur is traditionally considered India's first mosque, believed to have been built in 629 CE by Malik Dinar.‌​‍

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India's largest mosque

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Kerala's first church

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India's oldest Hindu temple

Question 7

Critics like George James ('Stolen Legacy') argue that:

Accepted Answer

European historians perpetuated a Eurocentric narrative ignoring other civilizations' contributions — James and Martin Bernal ('Black Athena') challenged the colonial 'Europe-as-civilization-hub' narrative.

Answer

The Renaissance originated in Africa

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Italy had no role in the Renaissance

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Black Death never occurred

Question 8

K. Kelappan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom fighter (Kerala Gandhi) — Called 'Kerala Gandhi'.‌​‍

Answer

Judge

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Actor

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Poet

Question 9

The Paliyam Satyagraha (1947-48) took place at Chennamangalam in:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Paliyam Satyagraha under C. Kesavan opposed Paliath Achan's residence ban on lower-caste walk-by access.

Answer

Travancore

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Malabar

Answer

Wayanad

Question 10

LS seats:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

543 — 543 current. 552 maximum.‌​‍

Answer

500

Answer

545

Answer

552

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #317