Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #912

Question 1

A die is rolled. Probability of getting a multiple of 3 is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/3 — Multiples of 3 in {1..6}: {3, 6} = 2 outcomes; P = 2/6 = 1/3.‌​‍

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2/3

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1/6

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1/2

Question 2

In a primary school, a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) faces challenges in peer interaction and sensory overload. Which inclusive practice aligns with both RTE 2009 and RPwD Act 2016?

Accepted Answer

B. Designing a sensory-friendly classroom environment with flexible seating and reduced noise — Both RTE 2009 (Section 24) and RPwD Act 2016 emphasize creating supportive classroom environments. Segregation (A) and exclusion (C, D) violate inclusion principles. Sensory-friendly adaptations (B) are evidence-based and legally mandated for children with ASD.

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A. Segregating the child during recess to avoid peer conflicts

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C. Requiring the child to participate in all group activities without accommodations

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D. Providing one-on-one academic tuition only, excluding social skill development

Question 3

Antonym of DEEP:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shallow — Deep ↔ shallow.‌​‍

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High

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Bottom

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Low

Question 4

Basheer called:

Accepted Answer

Beypore Sultan — 'Beypore Sultan' — lived in Beypore, Kozhikode.

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Kerala's Tagore

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Adventurer

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Revolutionary

Question 5

Synonym of INNATE:

Accepted Answer

Inborn — Existing from birth.

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Acquired

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Learned

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External

Question 6

Which Indian state was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj system (1959)?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur. Andhra Pradesh was the second.

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Kerala

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Andhra Pradesh

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Maharashtra

Question 7

'Dominant caste' concept was also by:

Accepted Answer

Srinivas — Dominant caste: numerically preponderant + economically prosperous + politically powerful in a village. Not necessarily upper caste in ritual hierarchy.

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Ambedkar

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Gandhi

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Ghurye

Question 8

Vakkom Moulavi was a reformer associated with which community?

Accepted Answer

Muslim — Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi was a Muslim social reformer, educationist, and freedom fighter from Travancore.

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Hindu Ezhava

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Christian

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Buddhist

Question 9

A significant advancement of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, over its predecessor (PwD Act, 1995) is its expanded scope regarding recognized disabilities. How many types of disabilities are recognized under the RPwD Act, 2016?

Accepted Answer

D. 21 types — The RPwD Act, 2016 significantly expanded the list of recognized disabilities from 7 (in the PwD Act, 1995) to 21 types. This broader definition ensures a more comprehensive legal framework for protecting the rights and promoting the inclusion of a wider range of persons with disabilities.

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A. 7 types

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B. 12 types

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C. 15 types

Question 10

Speaker's decision on defection:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Final (subject to judicial review) — Final but subject to judicial review (Kihoto Hollohan 1992).‌​‍

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EC reviews

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Cannot be challenged

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CJI reviews

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #912