Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #372

Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding various motions in the Indian Parliament:
1. A Censure Motion, if passed by the Lok Sabha, necessitates the immediate resignation of the Council of Ministers.
2. A No-Confidence Motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha, and if passed, the entire Council of Ministers must resign.
3. An Adjournment Motion is primarily used to discuss a matter of urgent public importance and requires the support of at least 50 members to be admitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

B. 2 and 3 only — Statement 1 is incorrect. A Censure Motion expresses strong disapproval of the policy or action of the government or a minister, but its passage does not compel the Council of Ministers to resign. Only a No-Confidence Motion has this effect. Statement 2 is correct, as per Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, and a No-Confidence Motion can only be moved in the Lok Sabha, leading to the resignation of the entire Council if passed. Statement 3 is correct; an Adjournment Motion is indeed used to draw attention to definite matters of urgent public im

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A. 1 and 2 only

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C. 1 and 3 only

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D. 1, 2 and 3

Question 2

According to the 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' scheme, recently integrated with NEP 2023 priorities, which of the following is a key intervention for early childhood development?

Accepted Answer

B. Fortification of take-home rations with micronutrients — The 'Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0' scheme focuses on nutritional interventions, including the fortification of take-home rations, to combat malnutrition. Digital tools, AI modules, and rigid schooling mandates are not part of this scheme.

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A. Provision of digital tablets to all anganwadi children

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C. Mandatory enrollment in formal schooling by age 5

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D. Introduction of AI-based learning modules in anganwadis

Question 3

A teacher notices that a student is consistently disengaged in class despite receiving frequent praise for academic achievements. Which motivational need from Maslow's hierarchy is most likely unmet in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Belongingness and love needs — Maslow's belongingness and love needs involve feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers. While esteem needs (Option D) relate to achievement, the student's disengagement suggests a deeper issue with social connection (Option B). Physiological (Option A) and safety (Option C) needs are less likely in a typical classroom setting.

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A. Physiological needs

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C. Safety needs

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D. Esteem needs

Question 4

First Nipah outbreak Kerala:

Accepted Answer

2018 — May 2018 Kozhikode.

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2020

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2015

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2023

Question 5

Which of the following is a key indicator used by the Government of India to measure the extent of poverty in rural areas?

Accepted Answer

B. Number of households below the poverty line (BPL) — The Government of India primarily measures poverty in rural areas using the BPL (Below Poverty Line) criteria, which assesses income levels and consumption patterns. While food consumption and income are related, the BPL framework is the official metric. Piped water supply is a development indicator but not a poverty measure.

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A. Per capita food consumption

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C. Average monthly income of agricultural laborers

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D. Percentage of households with piped water supply

Question 6

Thrissur Pooram introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (1790-1805).‌​‍

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Marthanda Varma

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Swathi Thirunal

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Chithira Thirunal

Question 7

FIFA HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland.‌​‍

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Paris

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London

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Geneva

Question 8

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:

Accepted Answer

All — Comprehensive farmer support.

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Seed distribution

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Tools

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Fertilizer

Question 9

Cabinet resignation:

Accepted Answer

Collective — Collective (Art 75).

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Individual

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Either

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None

Question 10

What was India's population according to the 2011 census?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1.21 billion — Next census delayed by COVID. ‌​‍India surpassed China 2023 (~1.43 billion per UN est.).

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500 million

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1.5 billion

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1 billion

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #372