Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #449

Question 1

Antonym of RAISE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lower — Raise ↔ lower.‌​‍

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Elevate

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Lift

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Hoist

Question 2

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for the actual exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the air and the blood?

Accepted Answer

C. Alveoli — The alveoli are tiny air sacs within the lungs where the vital process of gas exchange occurs. Oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options are part of the conducting airways, facilitating air passage but not gas exchange.

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A. Trachea

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B. Bronchi

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D. Larynx

Question 3

First communist CM in India:

Accepted Answer

EMS in Kerala — EMS Namboodiripad — Kerala 1957, first elected communist CM in world.

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Jyoti Basu in WB

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Namboodiripad

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V.S. Achuthanandan

Question 4

In a remote tribal area of Kerala, there's a recognized need to construct additional classrooms, provide residential facilities for girls, and ensure barrier-free access for children with special needs in existing elementary schools. Which central-sponsored program, implemented at the state level, would primarily facilitate funding and implementation for these infrastructure development and inclusion initiatives?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is a central-sponsored program aimed at universalizing elementary education. It specifically provides financial assistance for infrastructure development like classrooms, toilets, ramps, and implements initiatives for out-of-school children and inclusive education. DPI is the state administrative body, NCERT is a central academic body, and KIIFB is a state financial institution for general infrastructure projects.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)

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C. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 5

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), the integrated scheme for school education in Kerala, emphasizes several key areas. Which of the following is NOT a primary objective or component of SSK?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing new residential schools exclusively for gifted students across districts. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is an overarching program for school education, aiming for holistic development and inclusive, equitable quality education from pre-school to senior secondary. While SSK supports various educational needs, establishing *new residential schools exclusively* for gifted students is not a primary objective; its focus is on integrated and inclusive education for all children within the existing school structure and improving overall quality.

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A. Providing quality education to all children from pre-school to senior secondary level.

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B. Promoting vocational education and skill development from elementary to secondary stages.

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C. Ensuring equitable and inclusive classroom environments for all learners.

Question 6

The report 'The Indian Economy – A Review', an alternative to Economic Survey 2024, was authored by:

Accepted Answer

V. Anantha Nageswaran — Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser, authored the January 2024 mini-review.

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Krishnamurthy Subramanian

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Mr. Satyendra Kishore

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Shri. S. Ramakrishnan

Question 7

A teacher observes that students are more motivated to participate in group projects when they are allowed to choose their own topics rather than being assigned one. This observation aligns with which motivational principle?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy (Self-Determination Theory) — Allowing students to choose topics satisfies their need for autonomy, a key component of Self-Determination Theory. Extrinsic rewards involve external incentives, esteem needs relate to self-worth, and classical conditioning involves stimulus-response associations.

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A. Extrinsic rewards

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C. Maslow's Esteem needs

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D. Classical conditioning

Question 8

The antonym of 'BOLD' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Timid — Bold means brave/courageous. Timid means lacking courage. They are antonyms.‌​‍

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Strong

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Brave

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Fierce

Question 9

When is World Refugee Day observed?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). ‌​‍Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Question 10

'Mein Kampf' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler — Adolf Hitler wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) outlining his ideology.‌​‍

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Stalin

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Mussolini

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Churchill

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #449