Challenger App

No.1 PSC Learning App

1M+ Downloads
What emotion does the colour 'red', signify in Wole Soyinka's Telephone Conversation?
What characterizes mock exercises in terms of preparation time?
What broader theme does the poem the Night-of-the-Scorpion reflect through its contrast of villagers and the poet's father?
What is a primary purpose of role rehearsal in mock exercises?

Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional articles related to the SPSC is/are correct?

  1. Article 317 deals with the removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission.

  2. Article 320 deals with the prohibition on holding other offices by members of the Commission after their tenure.

What is considered a major consideration throughout all phases of a mock exercise?
Which of the following best describes the tone of Mathew Arnold's "Dover Beach" as it progresses?

Consider the following statements from the history of the Kerala PSC:

  1. The Travancore-Cochin PSC was formed on July 1, 1949, with C. Kunhiraman as its first chairman.

  2. The Kerala PSC was formed on November 1, 1956, with G.D. Nokes as its first chairman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What does the 'black telephone's off at the root" symbolize in Sylvia Plath's Daddy?
In A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning, what does the poet compare the spiritual bond between the lovers to?:

Assertion (A): The advice tendered by the SPSC to the state government is not binding.
Reason (R): The SPSC is known as the 'watchdog of the merit system' in the state.

Why do mock exercises demand elaborate logistics?
What is a crucial skill participants must engage in during mock exercises?
"His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and love." is a line from:

Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the limitations on the SPSC's jurisdiction.

  1. The SPSC is not consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens.

  2. The Governor can make regulations specifying the matters in which it shall not be necessary to consult the SPSC, and these regulations are final and cannot be challenged.

Mock exercises often involve which type of participation?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of mock exercises regarding resources?

Which among the following statements are correct about Microteaching?

  1. It is a teacher training technique
  2. It is a method of classroom instruction
  3. Feedback is provided immediately after the completion of the lesson.

    Consider the following statements comparing the SPSC and a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):

    1. A JSPSC is a statutory body created by an act of Parliament, while an SPSC is a constitutional body.

    2. The members of both SPSC and JSPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Which of the following statements regarding post-employment restrictions on SPSC members is correct?

    1. The chairman of an SPSC is eligible for appointment as the chairman of the UPSC but not as a member of the UPSC.

    2. A member of an SPSC is not eligible for reappointment to the same office for a second term.

    Which among the following is wrongly matched?

    Consider the following statements regarding Taylor’s Scientific Management: Which is/are correct?

    1. Scientific management is based on the use of scientific enquiry and systematic study in management, rather than rule of thumb.
    2. Taylor advocated that each production activity could be scientifically managed to increase efficiency.
    3. According to Taylor, managers should rely only on their indigenous rules of thumb as the best method.
    4. Taylor believed that investigation and standardization of methods could maximize efficiency.
      Which among the following statements are correct about Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy? (I) The different types and levels of knowledge in revised taxonomy – factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive. (II) In 2001, Bloom’s Taxonomy was revised by Lorin Anderson and David Krathwohl. (III) The revised taxonomy includes Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating.
      Which among the following are correct about Preparatory Stage as stated in NCF 2023? (I) Language Learning for Preparatory Stage have been set for three languages within Language Education (RI, R2 and R3). (II) Preparatory Stage is for students aged between 8 and 11. (III) Work and pre-vocational skills are included as part of The World Around Us Curriculum
      Which among the following Model does not belong to the Information Processing Family?
      What is the name of the latest Space mission launched by ISRO?
      Which country is hoisting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?:

      Assertion (A): The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
      Reason (R): This provision ensures the financial independence of the SPSC, as its expenses are not subject to the vote of the state legislature.

      In which year Covid Vaccine started in India?
      The portal started by Government of Kerala to get the services and proceedings of Gramapanchayat to public :

      Consider the following statements about the functions of the SPSC:

      1. The SPSC is consulted on the principles to be followed in making appointments, promotions, and transfers for civil services.

      2. If the government fails to consult the SPSC in a required matter, its decision is automatically invalidated and the aggrieved servant has a remedy in court.

      Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

      Which of the following statement is/are incorrect? (I) The First All Kerala Provincial Conference conducted at Manjeri in 1921 (II) The above conference was presided over by Sri. T. Prakasham (III) Malabar rebellion also broke out in 1921 (IV) The first planned and direct attack during Malabar rebellion was held at Pookkottur in August 1921

      With reference to the removal of an SPSC member, which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?

      1. The Chairman of an SPSC is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.

      2. During the course of an inquiry into misbehaviour by the Supreme Court, the President has the power to suspend the concerned member.

      Which statement is true regarding the beneficiaries of fodder from forests?

      1. Fodder from forests is solely consumed by wild animals residing deep within the forest.
      2. Forests provide fodder not only for wild animals but also for domestic animals in forest fringes.
      3. The primary users of forest fodder are migratory birds.

        Consider the types of fodder plants found in forests.

        1. Fodder plants in various forest types only include grasses.
        2. A wide range of fodder plants, including herbs, shrubs, and trees, are available in different forest types.
        3. These plants act as a regular source of fodder exclusively for animals in zoos.

          Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and composition of an SPSC:

          1. The Constitution of India specifies that a State Public Service Commission must have a Chairman and ten other members.

          2. The Governor is authorised to determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.

          Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

          Which of the following statements correctly identifies the role of forests as a source of fodder in India?

          1. Forests in India meet the entire fodder requirement through cultivated lands.
          2. Forests in India meet about 30% of fodder requirement, mainly through grazing lands.
          3. Fodder from forests is exclusively for wild animals and not for domestic livestock.

            Regarding the nutritional contribution of forests, which of the following is true?

            1. Wild fruits from forests are primarily a source of fiber and have limited nutritional value.
            2. Wild fruits rich in major nutrients contribute towards nutritional security and health of forest dwellers.
            3. Only cultivated crops can provide significant nutritional security to forest communities.

              Which statement accurately describes the role of forests in providing food for dwellers?

              1. Forests primarily offer food through large-scale agriculture within forest areas.
              2. Forests provide a wide range of food such as leafy vegetables, mushrooms, and berries for dwellers.
              3. Food from forests is only available during specific, limited seasons.

                Identify the incorrect statement concerning major Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP).

                1. Major NWFPs include gums, resins, and beedi leaves.
                2. Rhizomes, tubers, and bamboos are considered key NWFPs.
                3. Commercial logging is categorized as a major Non-Wood Forest Product.

                  Regarding Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP), which of the following statements is true?

                  1. NWFP primarily contribute to the economic development of urban populations.
                  2. NWFP play an important role in the social, cultural, and traditional life of millions of forest dwellers.
                  3. Only tribal communities rely on NWFP for their sustenance.

                    Which of the following statements correctly describes the productive role of forests as a source of timber?

                    1. Timber is primarily used for paper production.
                    2. Timber is a main source of raw material for the construction industry and domestic furniture.
                    3. The use of timber significantly contributes to socio-economic development.

                      Identify the correct statement regarding UNESCO's definition of grassland.

                      1. UNESCO defines grassland as land covered with herbaceous plants.
                      2. According to UNESCO, grassland must have more than 10 percent trees and shrub cover.
                      3. UNESCO's definition of grassland is identical to FAO's definition of forest.
                        Which of the following pairs of words is an a example of a minimal pair ?
                        The morpheme '-tion' in 'education' is classified as :
                        Which of the following is a voiced alveolar stop consonant ?
                        Which of the following compound word places primary stress on the second element ?
                        The concept of "difference" is central to deconstruction. What does it imply ?
                        According to the Freudian Psychoanalytic literacy theory , which pat of the psyche is associated with moral conscience and social norms, often considered a defining work of magical realism ?
                        In reading, the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion is best classified as: