Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #206

Question 1

If EDUCATION is coded as NOITACUDE, then REDFORT is coded as:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TROFDER — Reverse order — REDFORT becomes TROFDER.‌​‍

Answer

FORTRED

Answer

TRDFORE

Answer

FORTDER

Question 2

The District Collector is appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Central Government — The District Collector is an IAS officer appointed by the Central Government (through UPSC selection) and posted by the State Government.‌​‍

Answer

State Government

Answer

Governor directly

Answer

District Panchayat

Question 3

The launch centre of ISRO is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sriharikota — Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) is ISRO's launch centre.‌​‍

Answer

Bangalore

Answer

Thiruvananthapuram

Answer

Ahmedabad

Question 4

Swathi Thirunal known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Music and modernisation — Scholar-king, Carnatic/Hindustani composer.‌​‍

Answer

Military conquest

Answer

Temple building

Answer

Social reform

Question 5

Recognition of national party requires:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All of the above conditions — Various criteria — 6% + seats.‌​‍

Answer

% in LS

Answer

6% votes in 4 states

Answer

Multiple states

Question 6

Baby goat called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kid — Kid. Calf=cow, Foal=horse, Cub=lion.‌​‍

Answer

Calf

Answer

Foal

Answer

Cub

Question 7

Reported speech of: She said, 'I am studying now.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said that she was studying then — Present continuous → past continuous; 'now' → 'then'.‌​‍

Answer

She said I am studying

Answer

She said that she is studying now

Answer

She says she was studying

Question 8

BRICS (original) members are:

Accepted Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa — BRIC term coined 2001 by Jim O'Neill (Goldman Sachs). BRIC became BRICS with South Africa's addition 2010. Expanded 2024 (UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt).

Answer

Brazil, Russia, India, China

Answer

UK, US, France, China, Russia

Answer

India, UK, USA, Germany

Question 9

'Recess' under the Indian Constitutional Scheme means:

Accepted Answer

Interval between prorogation of Parliament and its reassembly in new session — Recess is the period between prorogation (end of session) and the next summons.

Answer

Parliament in session

Answer

Adjournment of Parliament

Answer

Dissolution of House

Question 10

A teacher frequently uses rewards like stickers, extra play time, and public praise for every small achievement in class. While initially effective, some students seem to lose interest in tasks once the rewards are no longer offered. This phenomenon is best explained by the potential for excessive extrinsic motivation to:

Accepted Answer

B. Undermine intrinsic motivation by shifting focus to external rewards. — Over-reliance on extrinsic rewards can sometimes diminish a student's intrinsic motivation. When the primary motivator becomes the external reward rather than the inherent enjoyment or challenge of the task, the activity loses its appeal once the reward is removed, thus undermining internal drive.

Answer

A. Enhance intrinsic motivation by building confidence.

Answer

C. Foster a stronger sense of self-actualization among students.

Answer

D. Create a competitive learning environment that benefits all students.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #206