Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #519

Question 1

Art 41 directs:‌​‍

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Right to work, education, public assistance — In cases of unemployment, old age, sickness.‌​‍

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Right to travel

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Right to property

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Right to vote

Question 2

A teacher begins a lesson on ecosystems by showing a short, intriguing video about a natural disaster's impact on a local forest and asking students to share their initial thoughts and questions. Which phase of the 5E learning model is the teacher primarily addressing?

Accepted Answer

C. Engage — The 'Engage' phase aims to capture students' attention, activate prior knowledge, and spark curiosity, setting the context for learning. Showing an intriguing video and asking for initial thoughts perfectly serves this purpose by creating interest and getting students mentally involved before diving deeper into the topic. The other phases involve deeper investigation, formal concept introduction, or assessment.

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A. Explore

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B. Explain

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D. Evaluate

Question 3

NITI Aayog initiatives for EVs and air quality: (i) LiFE (ii) Shoonya (iii) NDAP (iv) E-Amrit‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Only (ii & iv) — Shoonya and E-Amrit promote EVs directly. ‌​‍LiFE is Lifestyle for Environment (broader); NDAP is data platform.

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Only (i)

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Only (iii)

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Only (iii & iv)

Question 4

A Bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha and, upon its passage, is certified by the Speaker as a 'Money Bill'. It is then transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. Which of the following statements accurately describes the procedural powers of the Rajya Sabha concerning this particular Bill?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations on the Money Bill, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject. If the Bill is not returned within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses. — Article 109 of the Constitution specifically outlines the procedure for Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. If the Rajya Sabha does not return the Bill within 14 days, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses in the form it was passed by the Lok Sabha. There is no provision for a joint sitting for Money Bills.

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A. The Rajya Sabha possesses the power to amend or reject the Money Bill, but must return it to the Lok Sabha within a period of 14 days.

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C. The Rajya Sabha can delay the Money Bill for a maximum period of six months, after which a joint sitting may be called to resolve the deadlock.

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D. The Rajya Sabha has no power whatsoever over a Money Bill and must simply return it to the Lok Sabha, without any discussion or recommendations.

Question 5

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

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Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 6

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence is most likely demonstrated by a professional athlete who excels in body coordination and movement?

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B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence — Gardner's Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. The athlete's abilities align with this type. Options A, C, and D describe other forms of intelligence unrelated to physical coordination.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 7

Concurrent List source:‌​‍

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Australia — Australian Constitution.‌​‍

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USSR

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US

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Canada

Question 8

The International Space Station orbits at approximately:‌​‍

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400 km — ISS orbits at ~408 km altitude. It completes one orbit every ~90 minutes.‌​‍

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100 km

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200 km

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1000 km

Question 9

Big Five personality traits (OCEAN):‌​‍

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Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism — Also called Five-Factor Model. ‌​‍Most accepted trait theory. Stable across cultures.

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Only introvert

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Only IQ

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4 humors

Question 10

Maratha reservation struck down in:

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2021 — Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil case 2021.

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2020

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2022

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2023

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #519