Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #845

Question 1

The 73rd Amendment deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Panchayats — 73rd Amendment (1992) = Panchayati Raj. 74th Amendment (1992) = Municipalities.‌​‍

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Municipalities

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GST

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Anti-defection

Question 2

'A piece of cake' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very easy task — Something very easy.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Food

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Celebration

Question 3

Reported speech: 'Which country do you come from?' said Ram.

Accepted Answer

Ram asked which country I came from — Reported question: pronoun shift (you→I), tense back-shift (do come → came).

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Ram asked which country you came from

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Ram asked which country I am coming from

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Ram asked which country are you coming from

Question 4

A student, Rahul, consistently spends extra hours in the school library, not for grades, but because he genuinely enjoys learning about history and finds the subject fascinating. What type of motivation primarily drives Rahul's behavior?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Rahul's motivation stems from an internal desire and interest in the subject itself, which defines intrinsic motivation. He engages in the activity for its inherent satisfaction, not for external rewards like grades. Extrinsic motivation would involve external factors, while achievement and affiliation motivation are broader categories not specifically addressing the internal drive for learning for its own sake.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 5

Universal Adult Franchise means:

Accepted Answer

Every adult citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, gender, or wealth — India adopted universal adult franchise from its first general election (1951–52).

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Only property owners can vote

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Only literates can vote

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Only men above 25 can vote

Question 6

Kochi Port:

Accepted Answer

Willingdon Island — On Willingdon Island.

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Marine Drive

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Beypore

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Kannur

Question 7

Which Kerala social reformer consecrated the Siva idol at Aruvippuram in 1888, challenging caste-based temple worship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — At Aruvippuram in 1888, Sree Narayana Guru consecrated a Siva idol — a revolutionary act rejecting Brahminical monopoly. ‌​‍The famous 'Kannadi Pratishta' (mirror consecration) was later at Kalavankode in 1927.

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Vagbhatanandan

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Chattambi Swamikal

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Ayyankali

Question 8

The Indian Parliamentary System (Cabinet-Legislature link) is modelled on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

UK (Westminster model) — India's parliamentary democracy follows the British Westminster model — PM and Cabinet responsible to Lok Sabha.‌​‍

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Switzerland

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France

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USA

Question 9

CM Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pinarayi Vijayan — Pinarayi Vijayan.‌​‍

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Oommen Chandy

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Vijayan

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Shashi Tharoor

Question 10

A walks 5 km North, turns right 3 km, turns right 5 km. Direction from start?

Accepted Answer

East — N 5km → E 3km → S 5km. Now 3km East of start.

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North

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South

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West

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #845