Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

The Rajya Sabha Chairman is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice President — Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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PM

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President

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Speaker

Question 2

In the number series 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 91, one number is wrong. ‌​‍Find the wrong number.

Accepted Answer

31 — Differences: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 35. ‌​‍Should be perfect squares (1²,2²,3²,4²,5²,6²=36). Last diff 35 instead of 36. ‌​‍Sequence: 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, 56, 92. Wrong = 91. ‌​‍Mark B.

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15

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91

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56

Question 3

Synonym of JUDICIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wise — Having good judgment.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Impulsive

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Rash

Question 4

A teacher consistently offers small prizes (stickers, candies) to students who complete their homework on time, even for tasks they previously enjoyed doing without any external incentive. Over time, the teacher observes that some students now refuse to do homework unless a prize is offered. This scenario best illustrates which phenomenon related to motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Overjustification effect — The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task. When students who previously enjoyed homework start demanding rewards, their intrinsic motivation has been 'overjustified' by the external incentives, leading to a decline in their internal drive.

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A. Self-efficacy enhancement

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C. Attribution theory

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D. Goal-setting theory

Question 5

Which was Kerala's first Malayalam newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajyasamacharam (1847, by Hermann Gundert) — Talasseri. ‌​‍Gundert (German missionary) also compiled Malayalam-English dictionary (1872). Paschimodayam was second.

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Manorama

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Mathrubhumi

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Kerala Kaumudi

Question 6

Total number of triangles in typical Star of David:

Accepted Answer

8 — Standard answer.

Answer

6

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12

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10

Question 7

Small Finance Banks in India were first licensed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 — RBI issued Small Finance Bank licences 2015 (10 entities). ‌​‍Focus: financial inclusion to small farmers, micro businesses.

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2020

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2017

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2013

Question 8

Which inorganic salt is commonly used as a radiopaque contrast agent in medical imaging due to its high atomic number?

Accepted Answer

A. Barium sulfate (BaSO4) — Barium sulfate (BaSO4) is used as a radiopaque contrast agent because barium (Z=56) has a high atomic number, which absorbs X-rays effectively. The other options lack significant radiopacity for imaging purposes.

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B. Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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C. Potassium iodide (KI)

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D. Calcium gluconate (C12H22CaO14)

Question 9

Procedural justice deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fairness of the process (due process, legal procedures) — Procedural justice: fair procedures, equal treatment under law, impartial adjudication.‌​‍

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Outcomes

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Retribution

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Distribution

Question 10

State Council of Ministers max:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15% of Assembly — 91st Amendment — 15% of Assembly strength.‌​‍

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10% of Assembly

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20% of Assembly

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No limit

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #289