Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #55

Question 1

Synonym of INSOLENT:‌​‍

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Rude — Disrespectful.‌​‍

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Polite

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Friendly

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Humble

Question 2

Which Kerala-based educational institution received the 'Champions of Change' award from the Government of India in 2018 for its innovative learning methods?

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A. Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady — Government Higher Secondary School, Attappady was recognized for its innovative tribal education initiatives under the 'Champions of Change' award. The other options are well-known institutions but did not receive this specific award in 2018.

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B. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thiruvananthapuram

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C. Government Model Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode

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D. Sri Sankara Vidyapeetam, Ernakulam

Question 3

Maldives President:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mohamed Muizzu — Muizzu from Nov 2023.‌​‍

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Gayoom

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Solih

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Yameen

Question 4

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:‌​‍

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Pretender — One who pretends.‌​‍

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Honest

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Truthful

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Sincere person

Question 5

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

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H.D. Deve Gowda

Question 6

A teacher introduces a new interactive whiteboard (IWB) into the classroom. What is the most significant pedagogical advantage of using an IWB over a traditional blackboard for student engagement and dynamic lesson delivery?

Accepted Answer

B. It enables integration of multimedia content and interactive activities directly into lessons. — The primary pedagogical advantage of an Interactive Whiteboard is its ability to seamlessly integrate multimedia (videos, images, audio) and interactive elements directly into lessons. This fosters dynamic engagement, caters to diverse learning styles, and allows for more versatile and engaging lesson delivery compared to a traditional blackboard.

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A. It allows for easy saving and sharing of lesson notes and annotations.

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C. It reduces chalk dust and provides a cleaner classroom environment.

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D. It offers a larger writing surface compared to most blackboards.

Question 7

India-UK FTA:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Negotiations continuing — Still in talks.‌​‍

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Signed

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None

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Cancelled

Question 8

Fayol's principles include:‌​‍

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14 principles — division of work, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, etc. — Henri Fayol (French). ‌​‍'General and Industrial Management' 1916. Classical approach. ‌​‍Administrative theory.

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5 principles

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Only discipline

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Only hierarchy

Question 9

UPI transactions crossed ___ billion/month in 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 — Over 10 billion monthly transactions.‌​‍

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15

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5

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8

Question 10

BT cotton has gene from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis — cry gene — Cry1Ab, Cry1Ac for bollworms. ‌​‍Approved in India 2002. Controversy over economic and environmental effects.

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Virus

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Another plant

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Fungus

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #55