Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #437

Question 1

The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1992 — NCW established in January 1992 under NCW Act 1990. ‌​‍Lalitha Kumaramangalam, Mamata Sharma among past chairpersons.

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2005

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2001

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1990

Question 2

Which of the following awards is presented by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in the field of Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

B. Vaidya Ratnam Award — The Vaidya Ratnam Award is specifically conferred by the Government of Kerala to honor outstanding contributions in Ayurveda. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award is related to women's contributions in literature, Sree Chithira Tirunal Award is for social work, and Mahakavi Vallathol Award is for Malayalam poetry.

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A. Dr. Syamala Kumari Award

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C. Sree Chithira Tirunal Award

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D. Mahakavi Vallathol Award

Question 3

'By hook or by crook' means:

Accepted Answer

By any means (honest or dishonest) — The idiom indicates determination to achieve something one way or another.

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Fishing

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Farming

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Only honest ways

Question 4

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition Act) was enacted by the parliament in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1986 — Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986.‌​‍

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1983

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1981

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1985

Question 5

Synonym of BELLIGERENT:

Accepted Answer

Hostile — Warlike, aggressive.

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Peaceful

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Friendly

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Calm

Question 6

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is located in the heart of which city?

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Mangalavanam is a mangrove wetland in the heart of Kochi city, often called the green lung of Kochi.

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 7

First Finance Minister:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shanmukham Chetty — R.K. Shanmukham Chetty.‌​‍

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John Mathai

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Liaquat Ali

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C.D. Deshmukh

Question 8

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 9

One word: Study of sentence structure:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Syntax — Syntax.‌​‍

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Morphology

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Semantics

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Phonology

Question 10

A teacher notices that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours in the lab, collaborating enthusiastically, and showing genuine curiosity, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily exemplifies which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal factors such as genuine interest, enjoyment, and satisfaction derived from the activity itself. The students' deep engagement and curiosity without external incentives are clear indicators of intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, conversely, relies on external rewards or pressures.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #437