Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #27

Question 1

Judicial review derives from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 13, 32, 226 — Art 13 (void laws), 32 (SC), 226 (HC).‌​‍

Answer

Art 21

Answer

Art 14

Answer

Art 142

Question 2

5, 11, 23, 47, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

95 — Pattern: ×2+1. 47×2+1 = 95.‌​‍

Answer

91

Answer

93

Answer

97

Question 3

A vote of no-confidence can be moved in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha only — A no-confidence motion can only be moved in Lok Sabha. ‌​‍The Council of Ministers is responsible to LS, not RS.

Answer

Rajya Sabha only

Answer

Both Houses

Answer

State Assembly only

Question 4

A patient frequently experiences severe anxiety attacks without any identifiable external trigger or conscious reason. A psychodynamic perspective would suggest that these attacks might be rooted in which part of the mind?

Accepted Answer

C. The unconscious mind, containing repressed conflicts or unresolved issues. — In psychodynamic theory, the unconscious mind holds thoughts, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but can still profoundly influence behavior and emotional states. Unexplained anxiety attacks are often attributed to repressed conflicts or unresolved issues residing in the unconscious. The conscious mind deals with current awareness, the preconscious with accessible memories, and the superego with moral judgments.

Answer

A. The conscious mind, due to recent stressful events.

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B. The preconscious mind, holding easily retrievable memories.

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D. The superego, enforcing moralistic ideals.

Question 5

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

Answer

Wise

Answer

Prudent

Answer

Discreet

Question 6

The total number of amendments to the Indian Constitution is (approximate, as of 2020s):

Accepted Answer

~100+ — As of 2024, 105+ amendments have been passed. Constitution is rigid+flexible hybrid.

Answer

~50

Answer

~75

Answer

~150

Question 7

Error: 'The news are shocking':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

are — News is singular → 'is' not 'are'.‌​‍

Answer

The

Answer

news

Answer

shocking

Question 8

In the context of action research, why is the active involvement of the teacher (researcher) throughout all phases considered crucial?

Accepted Answer

C. To facilitate direct application of findings and immediate improvement of their own teaching practice. — The core purpose of action research is to empower practitioners to improve their own practice. The teacher's active involvement ensures that the research questions are relevant to their context, the interventions are practical, and the findings can be directly applied to foster immediate improvements in their classroom. Options A, B, and D are not the primary reasons for the teacher's central role in action research.

Answer

A. To ensure compliance with external research ethics boards.

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B. To guarantee the research findings are generalizable to other schools.

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D. To secure funding for future research projects.

Question 9

RS term:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 yrs — 6 years. 1/3 retire every 2 years.‌​‍

Answer

4 yrs

Answer

5 yrs

Answer

Permanent

Question 10

Maneka Gandhi case expanded:

Accepted Answer

Art 21 (Right to Life) — Art 21 expanded — due process not just procedure.

Answer

Art 14

Answer

Art 32

Answer

Art 19

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #27