Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #263

Question 1

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) as implemented in schools?

Accepted Answer

B. It emphasizes evaluating both scholastic and co-scholastic aspects of a student's development. — CCE is designed to evaluate a student's development continuously over the academic year, covering both scholastic (academic) and co-scholastic (life skills, attitudes, values) areas. It moves beyond just annual exams and involves internal assessment by teachers, focusing on holistic development rather than just ranking.

Answer

A. It primarily focuses on assessing academic performance through annual examinations.

Answer

C. It is solely conducted by external examiners to ensure objectivity.

Answer

D. It aims to rank students based on their performance in competitive tests.

Question 2

In which year was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

Accepted Answer

2010 — The National Green Tribunal was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

Answer

2005

Answer

2007

Answer

2013

Question 3

Sadaiv Atal:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee (died 2018).‌​‍

Answer

Advani

Answer

Jaitley

Answer

Sushma

Question 4

A person who loves books:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bibliophile — Bibliophile = lover of books.‌​‍

Answer

Numismatist

Answer

Philatelist

Answer

Audiophile

Question 5

The antonym of 'naive':

Accepted Answer

sophisticated — Naive = unsophisticated / unworldly; opposite is 'sophisticated'.

Answer

proud

Answer

simple

Answer

guilty

Question 6

The minimum reservation for women in Kerala's Panchayati Raj institutions is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

50% — Kerala provides 50% reservation for women in local bodies, exceeding the constitutional minimum of 33% (one-third).‌​‍

Answer

25%

Answer

33%

Answer

40%

Question 7

Veto power in UN Security Council is held by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

P5: USA, UK, France, Russia, China — Permanent 5 members can veto any substantive resolution. ‌​‍Reform demands from India, Brazil, Japan, Germany (G4) to get permanent seats have stalled.

Answer

All members

Answer

Only USA

Answer

Rotating

Question 8

Antonym of NARROW:

Accepted Answer

Wide — Narrow ↔ wide.

Answer

Thin

Answer

Slim

Answer

Tight

Question 9

Tata group chairman:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

N Chandrasekaran — Chandrasekaran remains; Ratan Tata passed Oct 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Noel

Answer

JRD

Answer

Ratan Tata (passed away 2024)

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant is brought for a routine well-baby check-up. Which of the following gross motor milestones is typically expected at this age?

Accepted Answer

B. Sitting without support — At 6 months, infants typically achieve the milestone of sitting without support. Walking with assistance is expected around 9-12 months, standing independently around 12-15 months, and crawling often starts between 6-10 months but sitting without support is a more consistent 6-month milestone.

Answer

A. Walking with assistance

Answer

C. Standing independently

Answer

D. Crawling on hands and knees

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #263