Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #760

Question 1

Habeas Corpus means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Have the body — 'Have the body' — produce detained person.‌​‍

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We command

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By what authority

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Send up

Question 2

The Mandal Commission was appointed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Morarji Desai — Mandal Commission (B. ‌​‍P. Mandal) set up in 1979 by Janata (Morarji Desai). ‌​‍Report submitted 1980. Implemented by V. ‌​‍P. Singh in 1990.

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V. P. Singh

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Indira Gandhi

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Rajiv Gandhi

Question 3

Which of the following represents the most significant benefit of integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the classroom for a diverse group of learners?

Accepted Answer

C. It facilitates personalized learning experiences by offering varied content formats and self-paced learning opportunities. — ICT allows for differentiation in content delivery and learning pace, catering to diverse learning styles and needs, thus enabling personalized learning. While ICT can supplement and enhance learning materials, it doesn't necessarily eliminate textbooks or reduce the importance of teacher-student interaction; rather, it transforms the teacher's role into a facilitator.

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A. It standardizes the learning content, ensuring all students receive the same information.

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B. It reduces the teacher's need to interact directly with individual students.

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D. It completely eliminates the necessity for traditional textbooks and physical classroom materials.

Question 4

Methods of social work:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Case work, Group work, Community organisation (primary); Research, Administration, Action (secondary) — Individual, group, community as 3 units. ‌​‍Mary Richmond's Social Diagnosis (1917) pioneered case work.

Answer

Only research

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None

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Only case

Question 5

Odd: 27, 125, 64, 49‌​‍

Accepted Answer

49 — Others are perfect cubes; 49 is a square.‌​‍

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27

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64

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125

Question 6

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a crucial role in informing global climate policy. Which of the following best describes the core mandate of the IPCC?

Accepted Answer

C. To assess the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information relevant to understanding climate change. — The IPCC's core mandate is to assess, not conduct, original scientific research. It synthesizes existing scientific literature to provide comprehensive assessments of climate change and its impacts. Negotiation of treaties is the role of bodies like UNFCCC, and project implementation is typically done by national governments or specific agencies.

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A. To conduct original scientific research on climate change and develop new climate models.

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B. To negotiate international treaties and protocols for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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D. To implement climate adaptation and mitigation projects in developing countries.

Question 7

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 8

The first Indian in space was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rakesh Sharma — Rakesh Sharma went to space on 3 April 1984 aboard Soviet Soyuz T-11.‌​‍

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Kalpana Chawla

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Sunita Williams

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Abdul Kalam

Question 9

Onam celebrates the return of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

King Mahabali — Onam celebrates King Mahabali's annual return to Kerala.‌​‍

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Lord Rama

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Lord Krishna

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Parasurama

Question 10

Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Consolidated SSA, RMSA, Teacher Education in 2018.

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2017

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2019

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2020

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #760