Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #371

Question 1

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places significant emphasis on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for all children. Which specific national initiative was launched to operationalize this goal, especially for children by Grade 3?

Accepted Answer

B. National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat Mission) — The NIPUN Bharat Mission (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy) was launched to ensure that every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, as envisioned by NEP 2020. While RUSA and NHEQF pertain to higher education and Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is a broader school education program, NIPUN Bharat is specifically designed to address the FLN goals.

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A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA)

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C. Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan for secondary education

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D. National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF)

Question 2

Ramon Magsaysay Award is called:‌​‍

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Nobel of Asia — Often called 'Nobel Prize of Asia'. Named after Philippine president.‌​‍

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Oscar of Asia

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Grammy of Asia

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Pulitzer of Asia

Question 3

The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means:‌​‍

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Very expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = cost a lot of money.‌​‍

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Painful

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Free

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Amputation

Question 4

The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was granted constitutional status by which amendment act?

Accepted Answer

102nd Amendment Act — The National Commission for Backward Classes was granted constitutional status by the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018, which inserted Article 338B.

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89th Amendment Act

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97th Amendment Act

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103rd Amendment Act

Question 5

Pen : Writer :: Scalpel : ?‌​‍

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Surgeon — A pen is a writer's tool; a scalpel is a surgeon's tool.‌​‍

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Carpenter

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Painter

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Butcher

Question 6

'Look after' means:

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Take care of — Look after = take care of someone/something.

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Search

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Ignore

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Watch

Question 7

Synonym of SAGACIOUS:

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Wise — Having keen mental discernment.

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Foolish

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Ignorant

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Silly

Question 8

The first President elected unopposed was:

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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy — N. S. Reddy was elected unopposed in 1977 — the only President to be elected without contest.

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Rajendra Prasad

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V. V. Giri

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Zakir Hussain

Question 9

Synonym of BELLIGERENT:‌​‍

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Hostile — Warlike, aggressive.‌​‍

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Calm

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Friendly

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Peaceful

Question 10

E. Sreedharan is known for:‌​‍

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Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.‌​‍

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Literature

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Film

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Politics

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #371