Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #72

Question 1

A high school student consistently puts in extra effort in their science fair project, not because they expect a prize, but because they are genuinely fascinated by the scientific process and enjoy the challenge of experimentation. Their motivation is primarily:

Accepted Answer

C. Intrinsic, driven by personal interest and enjoyment. — The correct answer is C. The student's engagement stems from genuine fascination and enjoyment of the process, which are hallmarks of intrinsic motivation. Options A, B, and D all describe forms of extrinsic motivation, where the drive comes from external factors or internal pressures related to external outcomes, not from the inherent pleasure of the activity itself.

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A. Extrinsic, as success in the fair could lead to recognition.

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B. Identified regulation, a form of extrinsic motivation.

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D. Introjected regulation, driven by guilt or obligation.

Question 2

Odd one: Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Tuna‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shark — Shark is a fish. ‌​‍Whale and Dolphin are mammals. Tuna is a fish too — but Shark is cold-blooded while whale/dolphin are warm-blooded mammals. ‌​‍Actually better: Whale, Dolphin = mammals. Shark, Tuna = fish. ‌​‍The odd grouping depends on the pattern intended. Most PSC: Shark is the odd one as it lacks a swim bladder.

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Whale

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Dolphin

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Tuna

Question 3

G20 Delhi Declaration:‌​‍

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Both — Consensus document with nuanced wording.‌​‍

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Russia-Ukraine phrasing

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Consensus

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None

Question 4

Iambic pentameter:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 feet, iamb (unstressed-stressed) — Shakespeare's plays, sonnets. ‌​‍Da-DUM five times. Trochee: stressed-unstressed. ‌​‍Dactyl: stressed-unstressed-unstressed.

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No meter

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7 feet

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4 feet

Question 5

CM must be member of:‌​‍

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Either House — Can be from either House. If not, must become member within 6 months.‌​‍

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Vidhan Sabha only

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Vidhan Parishad only

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No requirement

Question 6

During a Gram staining procedure, a microbiologist observes purple-colored, rod-shaped bacteria under the microscope. Based on this observation, how would these bacteria be classified?

Accepted Answer

C. Gram-positive bacilli. — Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain due to their thick peptidoglycan layer, appearing purple under the microscope. Rod-shaped bacteria are referred to as bacilli. Therefore, purple, rod-shaped bacteria are classified as Gram-positive bacilli. Gram-negative bacteria would appear pink or red, and cocci are spherical, not rod-shaped.

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A. Gram-positive cocci.

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B. Gram-negative bacilli.

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D. Gram-negative cocci.

Question 7

The largest bone in the human body is:‌​‍

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Femur — Femur (thigh bone) is the largest and strongest bone.‌​‍

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Humerus

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Tibia

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Spine

Question 8

The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:

Accepted Answer

USA Constitution — Judicial Review — the power of courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative acts — was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States of America.

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British Constitution

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Canadian Constitution

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Australian Constitution

Question 9

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Ayya Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 10

One who studies the stars and planets:

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Astronomer — Astronomy is scientific study of celestial objects.

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Astrologer

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Geologist

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Biologist

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #72