Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #183

Question 1

Series: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

35 — n²-1 starting n=1; 6²-1=35.‌​‍

Answer

36

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40

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33

Question 2

Synonym of CURT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Abrupt — Rudely brief.‌​‍

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Gentle

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Polite

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Long

Question 3

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the:

Accepted Answer

President — Article 324: President appoints CEC and other ECs.

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Prime Minister

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Supreme Court

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Parliament

Question 4

Which of the following cognitive changes in adolescence is most closely linked to improved problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

C. Enhanced metacognitive abilities — Metacognition (C) refers to the ability to think about one's own thinking, which improves during adolescence and enhances problem-solving skills. Hypothetical reasoning (A) and abstract thinking (D) increase rather than decrease, while concrete thinking (B) is a limitation of earlier stages.

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A. Decreased use of hypothetical reasoning

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B. Increased reliance on concrete thinking

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D. Reduced abstract thinking capacity

Question 5

NIA's role:

Accepted Answer

Terrorism investigation — Terror-related cases across states.

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All cases

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Economic

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International only

Question 6

A teacher observes that one student, Amal, spends extra hours in the library researching topics beyond the syllabus purely out of curiosity and enjoyment. Another student, Bina, studies diligently only when there's an upcoming exam or a promise of a reward from parents. Which of the following best describes the primary motivational types displayed by Amal and Bina, respectively?

Accepted Answer

B. Amal: Intrinsic; Bina: Extrinsic — Amal's motivation stems from internal satisfaction and interest, characteristic of intrinsic motivation. Bina's motivation is driven by external factors like exams and rewards, which is extrinsic motivation. Achievement and affiliation are broader motivational theories, and self-efficacy relates to belief in one's ability, while compliance is a behavior, not a primary motivational type in this context.

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A. Amal: Extrinsic; Bina: Intrinsic

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C. Amal: Achievement; Bina: Affiliation

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D. Amal: Self-efficacy; Bina: Compliance

Question 7

Who was the founder of Atma Vidya Sangham?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vagbhatananda — Vagbhatananda founded Atma Vidya Sangham in 1917.‌​‍

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Brahmananda Sivayogi

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Thycaud Ayya

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 8

Plate tectonics theory explains:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Movement of lithospheric plates driving geological features — 7 major + several minor plates. ‌​‍Divergent, convergent, transform boundaries. Sea-floor spreading (Harry Hess).

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Only mountains

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Only earthquakes

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Only volcanism

Question 9

BrahMos missile is a joint venture with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Russia — India-Russia joint venture. Supersonic cruise missile.‌​‍

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USA

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France

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Israel

Question 10

RTI evolved from SC declaring 'Right to Know' a Fundamental Right in: (i) Raj Narain v UP 1976 (ii) Maneka Gandhi v UoI 1978 (iii) PUCL v UoI 2004‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of the above — All three cases contributed to the doctrinal foundation of RTI.‌​‍

Answer

Only (i) and (ii)

Answer

Only (i)

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Only (i) and (iii)

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #183