Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #925

Question 1

Make in India initiative launched:‌​‍

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2014 — September 25, 2014. ‌​‍25 sectors. Objectives: increase manufacturing GDP share, create jobs, attract FDI. ‌​‍Sectors: defense, automobile, pharma.

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2016

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2020

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2010

Question 2

Which authority is responsible for the enforcement of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, in India?

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B. Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) — The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) is the primary authority responsible for the enforcement of the NDPS Act, including the control and regulation of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) was later established to coordinate and strengthen enforcement efforts.

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A. Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)

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C. State Excise Department

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D. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the Jnanpith Award is INCORRECT?

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C. The award is presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi. — The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour, presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. The Sahitya Akademi, mentioned in option C, presents the Sahitya Akademi Award, not the Jnanpith. Options A, B, and D correctly describe the Jnanpith Award's status, first recipient, and scope across constitutional languages.

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A. It is India's highest literary honour.

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B. The first recipient was G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam writer.

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D. The recipient is honoured for their outstanding contribution to literature in any of the 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution.

Question 4

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure includes a 'Foundational Stage'. What is the primary focus of this stage?

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C. Play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning for language and numeracy. — The Foundational Stage (3-8 years) in NEP 2020 is designed to provide flexible, multi-faceted, multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning. Its primary focus is on developing foundational literacy and numeracy, along with cognitive, socio-emotional, and motor skills.

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A. Development of critical thinking and analytical skills through subject-specific teaching.

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B. Multidisciplinary study with an emphasis on vocational education.

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D. Preparation for higher education through rigorous academic assessments.

Question 5

Choose the correct form: 'The number of students ___ increasing.'‌​‍

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is — 'The number of' is singular → 'is'. 'A number of' is plural.‌​‍

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have

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were

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are

Question 6

Lokayukta submits its report to:‌​‍

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Governor — State Lokayukta submits annual report to the Governor.‌​‍

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Chief Minister

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President

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Chief Justice

Question 7

The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) is considered the foundation of:‌​‍

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Modern nation-state system — Ended 30 Years War and 80 Years War. ‌​‍Recognised sovereignty of states. Basis of modern international relations and nation-state system.

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Roman law

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Imperialism

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Feudalism

Question 8

'Close the window' — change into Passive Voice:‌​‍

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Let the window be closed. — Imperative passive → 'Let + object + be + past participle'.‌​‍

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Let the window shall be closed.

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Let the window should be closed.

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Let the window has been closed.

Question 9

Sufi silsilahs in India:

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Chishti, Suhrawardi, Naqshbandi, Qadri — Four main silsilahs.

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Only Chishti

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Two

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Five+

Question 10

A group of adolescents, despite knowing the risks, decide to engage in a minor act of vandalism to impress their peers. This scenario best illustrates which common aspect of adolescent social development?

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C. Peer conformity — The act of engaging in risky behavior specifically to impress peers is a clear example of peer conformity, a powerful social influence during adolescence. Imaginary audience and personal fable are forms of adolescent egocentrism, while post-conventional moral reasoning would likely deter such behavior due to an understanding of universal ethical principles.

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A. Imaginary audience

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B. Personal fable

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D. Moral reasoning at the post-conventional level

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #925