Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #226

Question 1

Repo rate (early 2026):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6.25% — RBI cut repo rate to 6.25% in Feb 2025.‌​‍

Answer

6.5%

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7%

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6.75%

Question 2

Vagbhatanandan, the Kerala reformer, established which organisation?

Accepted Answer

Atmavidya Sangham — Vagbhatanandan founded the Atmavidya Sangham to spread rationalist reform among the Thiyyas of North Kerala.

Answer

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Nair Service Society

Answer

Yogakshema Sabha

Question 3

Look! The baby ___.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

is crying — 'Look!' indicates happening now = Present Continuous: is crying.‌​‍

Answer

cry

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cries

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was crying

Question 4

The author of 'The Jungle Book' is:

Accepted Answer

Rudyard Kipling — Kipling (Nobel 1907) wrote The Jungle Book (1894) featuring Mowgli.

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Mark Twain

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R. L. Stevenson

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H. G. Wells

Question 5

Synonym of SERENDIPITY:

Accepted Answer

Fortunate accident — Lucky chance discovery.

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Planning

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Misfortune

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Intent

Question 6

Synonym of VILIFY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Slander — Speak ill of.‌​‍

Answer

Defend

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Honor

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Praise

Question 7

A critical financial bill, certified as a Money Bill by the Speaker, is introduced in the Lok Sabha. After it passes the Lok Sabha, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha. What is the extent of the Rajya Sabha's power regarding this bill?

Accepted Answer

C. It can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. — Article 109 of the Constitution specifies the special procedure for Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill but can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha has the discretion to accept or reject. Furthermore, the Rajya Sabha must return the bill within 14 days, not 30 days; failing which, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

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A. It can reject the bill outright if it deems the provisions unsuitable.

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B. It can amend the bill and return it to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.

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D. It must pass the bill within 30 days, failing which it is deemed to have been passed.

Question 8

In a Kerala government school where Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is implemented, a student scored 'high' in formative assessment rubrics for 'Teamwork and Collaboration'. Which summative component does this directly relate to?

Accepted Answer

B. Grading in co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' under CCE — Co-scholastic areas like 'Attitudes and Values' (rubrics: collaboration, empathy) are evaluated using formative data (observations, projects). Summative grades in written exams are NOT directly linked to formative teamwork scores.

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A. Summative grades in final examination based solely on written marks

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C. Teacher-centred evaluation focusing on rote memorisation

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D. Standardised evaluation conducted as a state-level test

Question 9

A teacher regularly uses short quizzes, classroom discussions, and observation during lessons to gauge student understanding and adjust teaching strategies in real-time. This ongoing process for improving instruction and learning is characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

B. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment is designed to monitor student learning during instruction and provide ongoing feedback to both students and teachers. Its primary purpose is to improve teaching and learning as it happens, not just at the end of a unit. Diagnostic assessment identifies prior knowledge gaps, summative measures learning at the end, and norm-referenced compares students to a larger group.

Answer

A. Diagnostic Assessment

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C. Summative Assessment

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D. Norm-referenced Assessment

Question 10

Suresh was born ___ 1961.

Accepted Answer

in — 'In' is used with year.

Answer

on

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at

Answer

of

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #226