Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #728

Question 1

The National Teachers' Award, presented by the President of India, recognizes exemplary contributions of teachers. What is the primary objective behind conferring this award?

Accepted Answer

B. To honour outstanding teachers for their commitment and innovations in education. — The National Teachers' Award aims to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable contributions of outstanding teachers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, innovation, and impact in shaping the future of students and the education system. While other options might be desirable outcomes, the primary objective is recognizing excellence in teaching practice.

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A. To encourage teachers to adopt digital learning tools exclusively in their classrooms.

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C. To provide financial assistance to teachers working in remote rural areas.

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D. To promote competitive spirit among schools for achieving better academic results.

Question 2

Who was the permanent Chairman (President) of the Constituent Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Rajendra Prasad — Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected permanent President of the Constituent Assembly on 11 December 1946.

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B. R. Ambedkar

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sachchidananda Sinha

Question 3

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which provision mandates the establishment of neighbourhood schools within a defined distance from every child's residence in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

A. Section 6 - Neighborhood Schools Provision — Section 6 of the RTE Act explicitly states the obligation of the State to establish neighbourhood schools within a distance of 1 km from the child’s residence for Classes 1-5 and within 3 km for Classes 6-8. Section 12 focuses on private school admissions, Section 3 on disability inclusion, and Section 16 on promotion policies.

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B. Section 12 - Free and Compulsory Education

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C. Section 3 - Admission of Children with Disabilities

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D. Section 16 - Prohibition of Detention

Question 4

Synonym of PARSIMONIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Stingy — Miserly.‌​‍

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Spendthrift

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Kind

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Generous

Question 5

The word 'Communication' is derived from which language?

Accepted Answer

Latin — From Latin 'communicare' meaning 'to share'.

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Persian

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English

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Arabic

Question 6

Which Constitutional Amendment added the Anti-Defection Law to the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

52nd Amendment — The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Anti-Defection Law to the Indian Constitution.

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51st Amendment

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91st Amendment

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101st Amendment

Question 7

0.1 × 0.01:

Accepted Answer

0.001 — 0.1×0.01=0.001.

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0.01

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0.1

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0.0001

Question 8

India overtook China as most populous country in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — April 2023 per UN estimates.‌​‍

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Not yet

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2022

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2024

Question 9

The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka — Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve spans parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.‌​‍

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Kerala only

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Kerala and Tamil Nadu

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All South Indian states

Question 10

The earliest epigraphical record on 'Kollam Era' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tarisapalli copper plate — Tarisapalli/Tharisappalli copper plates (849 CE) — earliest record of the Kollam Era.‌​‍

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Mampalli plate

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Chaliyam plate

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Vazhappilli inscription

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #728