Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #21

Question 1

First Deputy Speaker of LS:

Accepted Answer

Ayyangar — M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar.

Answer

Mavalankar

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Hukam Singh

Answer

Dhillon

Question 2

ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education):

Accepted Answer

Age 0-6 years critical period — ICDS, anganwadis, NEP 2020 framework — Integrated Child Development Services (1975). 14 lakh+ anganwadi centres. NEP 2020 made ECCE Foundational Stage (3-8 years).

Answer

Only school

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Only feeding

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Not important

Question 3

HCF of 48 and 72 is:

Accepted Answer

24 — 48 = 2⁴·3; 72 = 2³·3²; HCF = 2³·3 = 24.

Answer

8

Answer

12

Answer

16

Question 4

Which of the following teacher actions is LEAST consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing direct answers to all student questions to ensure correctness. — A constructivist teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students to discover knowledge themselves rather than directly providing answers. Providing direct answers (B) bypasses the student's active construction of understanding, which is central to constructivism. Options A, C, and D all describe actions that promote student inquiry, collaboration, and active learning.

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A. Guiding students to formulate their own questions for investigation.

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C. Encouraging peer-to-peer discussion and debate on complex topics.

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D. Setting up opportunities for students to test their hypotheses through experimentation.

Question 5

Synonym of REMUNERATION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payment — Payment for work.‌​‍

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Debt

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Fine

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Loss

Question 6

Under which constitutional provision does the Parliament have the power to legislate on a matter in the State List for the purpose of implementing an international treaty or agreement?

Accepted Answer

D. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements) — Article 253 empowers Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country or countries. Article 249 is for national interest but not specifically for treaties, while Article 250 is for emergency situations. Article 252 requires state consent, making it irrelevant for unilateral treaty implementation.

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A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest)

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B. Article 250 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation)

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C. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent)

Question 7

In an ICT-rich learning environment, which of the following best describes the teacher's primary role regarding student learning?

Accepted Answer

C. Guiding students to independently explore information and construct knowledge. — In an ICT-rich environment, students can access vast information independently, shifting the teacher's primary role from a content dispenser to a guide and mentor. The teacher facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving, and the construction of knowledge, rather than being the sole source of information or simply providing technical support.

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A. Primarily delivering content through digital means.

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B. Acting as an expert technician for troubleshooting software and hardware issues.

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D. Solely designing and programming educational software for specific lessons.

Question 8

A family where two previously divorced or widowed individuals with children marry or cohabitate is called a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Blended Family — A blended (or step) family is formed when partners with existing children unite into one household.‌​‍

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Nuclear Family

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Single-Parent Family

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Extended Family

Question 9

15th Lok Sabha (2009) had women MPs:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

66 — 59 women MPs in 15th LS.‌​‍

Answer

59

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45

Answer

78

Question 10

Globalisation refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Intensification of worldwide social, economic, cultural, political connections — Globalisation includes trade, finance, migration, information, culture flows — connecting nations more intensively since 1990s.‌​‍

Answer

Only trade

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Only immigration

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Only internet

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #21