Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #298

Question 1

When was the Swachh Bharat Mission launched?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2014 — Launched 2 October 2014 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2015

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2013

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2016

Question 2

The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vice-President of India — Article 64: Vice-President is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.‌​‍

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President of India

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Senior-most Member

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Prime Minister

Question 3

NEP replaces:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10+2 system — New 5+3+3+4 age-based structure.‌​‍

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Semester system

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Nothing

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IIT system

Question 4

Under the NDPS Act, what is the maximum punishment for a person found guilty of cultivating cannabis (Cannabis sativa) without a license?

Accepted Answer

C. 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine up to ₹2 lakh — The NDPS Act prescribes a punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh for cultivating cannabis without a license. However, the correct option here is 5 years imprisonment and a fine up to ₹20,000, which is a lesser but plausible punishment for minor offenses or first-time offenders.

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A. 10 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh

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B. 5 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹20,000

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D. Life imprisonment

Question 5

Who among the following served as the first Union Minister of Education in independent India, playing a crucial role in shaping the nation's educational policies and establishing key institutions like the IITs and UGC?

Accepted Answer

B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the first Education Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 to 1958, and was instrumental in shaping the post-independence educational landscape. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President and later President, while Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President and C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India.

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A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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D. C. Rajagopalachari

Question 6

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. ‌​‍Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

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Wise

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Prudent

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Discreet

Question 7

Find the wrong part: Do you think he is getting more worser day by day?

Accepted Answer

more worser — Double comparative 'more worser' is wrong. 'Worse' alone is correct.

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Do you think

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he is getting

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day by day

Question 8

During a science class, a teacher circulates among student groups, providing immediate verbal feedback on their experimental designs. Based on common errors observed, she decides to re-explain a critical concept the following day. This approach primarily exemplifies which type of assessment?

Accepted Answer

C. Formative Assessment — Formative assessment focuses on monitoring student learning during instruction to provide ongoing feedback, allowing teachers to adjust teaching and students to improve learning. The immediate feedback and adjustment of future lessons are hallmarks of formative assessment, whereas summative assessment measures learning at the end, diagnostic identifies prior knowledge gaps, and placement determines appropriate course levels.

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A. Summative Assessment

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B. Diagnostic Assessment

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D. Placement Assessment

Question 9

Calendar: today Sunday, 100 days later:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tuesday — 100 mod 7=2. Sun+2=Tuesday.‌​‍

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Monday

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Friday

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Wednesday

Question 10

When was the Press Council of India established?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 (statutory body from 1978 Act) — Statutory, not regulatory. ‌​‍Adjudicates complaints against/by press. Chairman traditionally retired SC judge.

Answer

2000

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1947

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1991

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #298