Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #366

Question 1

In 2024, the BRICS group underwent a significant expansion, admitting several new member countries. What is the primary geopolitical implication of this expansion from the perspective of global power dynamics?

Accepted Answer

C. It represents an effort to create a more multipolar world order by increasing the collective economic and political weight of emerging economies. — The expansion of BRICS is largely seen as an effort by its members to challenge the existing Western-dominated global order, aiming for a more multipolar world where emerging economies have greater collective influence. It does not aim to strengthen the unipolar order or directly dissolve the UNSC, nor is its primary aim to counter NAM, which has a different historical context.

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A. It primarily aims to counter the influence of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on developing nations.

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B. It signifies a strengthening of the unipolar global order led by Western economies.

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D. It is a precursor to the dissolution of the United Nations Security Council's permanent membership structure.

Question 2

Which power of the Rajya Sabha is provided in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

To delay a money bill for a period not exceeding fourteen days — RS can only delay Money Bills for up to 14 days; can recommend amendments which LS may accept or reject.

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To decide whether a bill is a money bill

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To initiate a money bill

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To reject or amend a money bill

Question 3

Residuary powers with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament — Art 248 — Parliament.‌​‍

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Both

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Concurrent

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States

Question 4

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is led by:

Accepted Answer

China and Russia — SCO founded 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan. India + Pakistan joined 2017. Iran 2023. Eurasian security/economic cooperation.

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US and EU

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India alone

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Japan

Question 5

Deepest lake:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baikal — Lake Baikal (1,642 m) — Russia.‌​‍

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Tanganyika

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Victoria

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Caspian

Question 6

Both NCF 2005 and NEP 2020 advocate for significant reforms in assessment practices. Which of the following is a common emphasis in their recommendations regarding student evaluation?

Accepted Answer

B. Integrating continuous and comprehensive evaluation (CCE) with a focus on holistic development. — The correct answer is B. Both NCF 2005 (through Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation - CCE) and NEP 2020 advocate for holistic, continuous, and formative assessments that go beyond rote memorization and evaluate a child's all-round development. Options A and C promote high-stakes, summative testing which both policies aim to reduce, while Option D suggests an unrealistic and narrow shift in assessment modalities.

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A. Moving towards purely summative assessments to ensure accountability.

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C. Prioritizing high-stakes board examinations for all grades.

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D. Shifting the focus entirely from written exams to oral assessments.

Question 7

Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — PM heads; includes Defence, Home, External Affairs, Finance.‌​‍

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Defense

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PM heads

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Major Cabinet committee

Question 8

The first woman President of India was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pratibha Patil — Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012. ‌​‍Droupadi Murmu (2022) is the first tribal President.

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Indira Gandhi

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Sarojini Naidu

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Droupadi Murmu

Question 9

Dockyard found at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lothal — Lothal, Gujarat.‌​‍

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Harappa

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Mohenjo-daro

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Kalibangan

Question 10

75% of A = 25% of B and B = x% of A. The value of x is:

Accepted Answer

300 — 3/4×A = 1/4×B → B = 3A. So x = 300%.

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180

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75

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150

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #366