Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #48

Question 1

IndiGo market share:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Largest airline 60%+ India — Market leader.‌​‍

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Merged

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Small

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Closed

Question 2

The Panchayati Raj system was constitutionally recognised by which amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

73rd Amendment — The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. ‌​‍It added Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.

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76th Amendment

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74th Amendment

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71st Amendment

Question 3

In a 5E learning cycle, students are given various materials like batteries, wires, and bulbs, and are asked to experiment freely to see how they can light a bulb. The teacher observes, asks probing questions, but does not provide direct instructions on circuits. This activity primarily represents which stage of the 5E model?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The Explore stage of the 5E model is characterized by students actively investigating and experimenting with materials to generate their own questions, ideas, and observations, with minimal direct instruction from the teacher. Engage aims to capture interest, Explain involves formal concept introduction, and Elaborate applies concepts to new situations.

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 4

The newest district in Kerala (formed in 1982) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pathanamthitta — Pathanamthitta was formed in 1982 from parts of Kollam, Alappuzha, and Idukki.‌​‍

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Wayanad

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Idukki

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Malappuram

Question 5

Which is the biggest soil museum in the world?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Soil Analytical Lab Thiruvananthapuram — India's first/largest Soil Museum at Parottukonam, Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Ernakulam

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Chennai

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Central Soil Analytical Lab Nagpur

Question 6

One who eats too much:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Glutton — Glutton.‌​‍

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Cannibal

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Herbivore

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Omnivore

Question 7

Which of the following classroom strategies is most likely to foster intrinsic motivation in students?

Accepted Answer

B. Encouraging curiosity through open-ended questions and explorative learning — Intrinsic motivation thrives in environments that encourage exploration and personal interest, as in option B. Distractor A and C rely on external rewards and punishments (extrinsic motivation), while D fosters competition rather than personal growth.

Answer

A. Offering gold stars for correct answers

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C. Implementing strict penalties for incomplete homework

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D. Providing comparative rankings of student performance

Question 8

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending, recently cleared by Cabinet, is being done with which fuel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) — The Cabinet approved ethanol blending with ATF under the SAF initiative.‌​‍

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Diesel

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CNG

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LPG

Question 9

The Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) under NRHM is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

B. Mobilizing local resources and community participation for health and sanitation activities — The Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) is a community-based platform under NRHM that aims to enhance local participation in health, sanitation, and nutrition activities through decentralized planning and resource mobilization. Option A is incorrect as major surgeries are performed in higher-level facilities. Option C is incorrect as ambulances are part of emergency transport services (e.g., 108/102), not VHSNC's direct responsibility. Option D is incorrect as VHSNC does not distribute allopathic medicines.

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A. Conducting all major surgeries in rural areas

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C. Providing free ambulance services to all rural households

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D. Overseeing the distribution of allopathic medicines in sub-centres

Question 10

What are debentures?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Debt instruments with fixed interest — Creditors, not owners. Interest paid even if loss. Secured/unsecured. Convertible/non-convertible. Charge on assets.

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Equity shares

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Preference

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Loans from public

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #48