Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

Tag question for 'You like coffee, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

don't you — Positive main verb → negative tag; 'like' uses 'do/does'.‌​‍

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do you

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do not you

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aren't you

Question 2

The synonym of 'COMMENCE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Begin — Commence means to begin or start something. Its antonym is 'conclude' or 'end'.‌​‍

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End

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Stop

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Pause

Question 3

How many islands are envisaged to be connected by the Kochi Water Metro?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ten — The Kochi Water Metro connects 10 islands around Greater Kochi.‌​‍

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Five

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Eight

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Four

Question 4

The J.C. Daniel Award is the highest honour in Malayalam cinema, instituted by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. This award primarily recognizes individuals for their:

Accepted Answer

B. Significant lifetime contributions and overall excellence to Malayalam cinema. — The J.C. Daniel Award is a lifetime achievement award. It is given to individuals for their comprehensive and enduring contributions to the growth and development of Malayalam cinema, encompassing various roles such as acting, direction, scriptwriting, or technical excellence over many years.

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A. Outstanding performance as a lead actor in a single blockbuster film.

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C. Direction of commercially successful films in the previous calendar year.

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D. Achievements exclusively in international film festivals.

Question 5

Mandal Commission (1980):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Recommended 27% reservation for OBCs in central government — Implemented by V.P. ‌​‍Singh (1990). Indra Sawhney case (1992): SC upheld, introduced 'creamy layer' exclusion.

Answer

Identified SCs

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Partition

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Anti-Sikh

Question 6

First Sikh PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Manmohan Singh — Dr. Manmohan Singh (2004-2014).‌​‍

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Deve Gowda

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Gujral

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None

Question 7

The NEP 2020 proposes a new national assessment centre to monitor learning outcomes and set standards for all school boards. What is the name of this proposed autonomous body?

Accepted Answer

C. PARAKH — The NEP 2020 recommends the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) as a new National Assessment Centre. Its primary role is to set norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all school boards in India, ensuring a common framework and promoting holistic development.

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A. NCERT

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B. CBSE

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D. UGC

Question 8

Largest island in Caribbean:

Accepted Answer

Cuba — Cuba.

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Haiti

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Puerto Rico

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Jamaica

Question 9

India's 2024 General Election phases:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 phases — 7 phases, April-June 2024.‌​‍

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4 phases

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5 phases

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6 phases

Question 10

'I wish I ___ rich':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

were — Subjunctive — were for all subjects in wishes.‌​‍

Answer

was

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am

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will be

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #380