Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #929

Question 1

Human Rights Act was passed in the year:

Accepted Answer

1993 — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 led to NHRC.

Answer

1989

Answer

1991

Answer

1999

Question 2

Which of the following is the primary purpose of using a video recording in microteaching?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow self-assessment and peer critique of teaching performance — The primary purpose of video recording in microteaching is to facilitate self-assessment and peer critique, enabling teachers to analyze and improve their skills. While it may serve other purposes, this is the core benefit of the tool.

Answer

A. To create a permanent record for administrative purposes

Answer

C. To replace the need for a live audience during practice

Answer

D. To demonstrate the lesson to students for later review

Question 3

Synonym of MERETRICIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Showy/false — Apparently attractive but having no real value.‌​‍

Answer

Modest

Answer

Truthful

Answer

Genuine

Question 4

Vaccine Maitri launch:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jan 2021 — Jan 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2022

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2023

Answer

2020

Question 5

Which of the following Indian civilian awards is typically conferred upon individuals for exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine, and is second only to the Bharat Ratna in hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

D. Padma Vibhushan — Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, recognizing exceptional and distinguished service in any field, including medicine. Padma Bhushan is the third-highest, and Padma Shri is the fourth. The Dr. B. C. Roy Award, while a prestigious medical award, is not part of the civilian award hierarchy.

Answer

A. Padma Bhushan

Answer

B. Padma Shri

Answer

C. Dr. B. C. Roy Award

Question 6

Pamba River originates from:

Accepted Answer

Pulachimalai — The Pamba River originates from Pulachimalai hill in the Peermedu taluk of Idukki district.

Answer

Anamudi

Answer

Devikulam

Answer

Western Ghats near Peer Medu

Question 7

Antonym of DANGER:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Safety — Danger ↔ safety.‌​‍

Answer

Harm

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Risk

Answer

Threat

Question 8

Edamalayar dam:

Accepted Answer

Ernakulam — On Periyar's tributary.

Answer

Idukki

Answer

Kottayam

Answer

Palakkad

Question 9

Election Commission of India is a body consisting of:

Accepted Answer

Three members including CEC — ECI: CEC + 2 Election Commissioners (current strength 3).

Answer

Two members including CEC

Answer

Four members including CEC

Answer

Five members including CEC

Question 10

Passive voice: 'Who is organising the charity event for next week?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By whom is the charity event being organised for the next week? — Present continuous active → passive: 'By whom is X being organised?'‌​‍

Answer

Who has been organised…

Answer

Who organised…

Answer

By whom the charity event is being organised…

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #929