Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #16

Question 1

Kerala's MSP (Minimum Support Price) for paddy is set by:

Accepted Answer

Kerala Government (in addition to GoI's MSP) — State governments can add state MSP on top of Centre's. Kerala's paddy procurement has strong state support to protect farmers.

Answer

Only Centre

Answer

FCI

Answer

Market

Question 2

Right to Education (Article 21A) was added by which Constitutional Amendment?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

86th Amendment — The 86th Amendment (2002) added Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 a Fundamental Right.‌​‍

Answer

73rd Amendment

Answer

93rd Amendment

Answer

103rd Amendment

Question 3

Post 2026 delimitation basis:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First census after 2026 — After 2026 freeze lifts.‌​‍

Answer

2021 (delayed)

Answer

2031

Answer

2026

Question 4

Correct the sentence: Candy taste sweet.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Candy tastes sweet. — Subject-verb agreement: singular subject 'Candy' needs 'tastes'.‌​‍

Answer

Candy tasting nice.

Answer

Candy taste nice.

Answer

Sweet taste sweet.

Question 5

The G20, as a premier forum for international economic cooperation, often grapples with complex global challenges. In recent years, which factor has most significantly complicated the G20's ability to achieve consensus and deliver impactful outcomes on major international issues?

Accepted Answer

C. Deepening geopolitical divisions and rivalries among major powers, particularly concerning conflicts and security issues. — While issues like trade protectionism and climate targets are present, the most significant impediment to G20 consensus in recent years has been the escalating geopolitical tensions and rivalries among its major power members. These divisions, often stemming from conflicts and security concerns, spill over into economic and other discussions, making it challenging to find common ground on a wide range of global issues. There have been no significant withdrawals of key member states from the G20.

Answer

A. The increasing dominance of trade protectionist policies among developing member states.

Answer

B. Persistent disagreements over climate change mitigation targets between developed and developing nations.

Answer

D. The withdrawal of several key member states, reducing the group's overall economic representation.

Question 6

Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in:

Accepted Answer

1933 — Hitler became Chancellor on 30 January 1933; quickly consolidated dictatorial power.

Answer

1918

Answer

1929

Answer

1939

Question 7

The Kerala Library Movement was launched in 1945 under the leadership of:

Accepted Answer

P.N. Panicker — P.N. Panicker convened the Travancore library conference in 1945 — 'Father of the Library Movement in Kerala'.

Answer

Vaikom Muhammad Basheer

Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai

Answer

EMS Namboodiripad

Question 8

24th Amendment (1971):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Parliament CAN amend FRs — Response to Golaknath case.‌​‍

Answer

FR abolished

Answer

Right to Property removed

Answer

Emergency reforms

Question 9

Theorist who defined 'politics' as 'who gets what, when, how' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harold Lasswell — Lasswell's 'Politics: Who Gets What, When, How?' (1936) — classic behaviouralist definition.‌​‍

Answer

Morgenthau

Answer

Easton

Answer

Laski

Question 10

Which part of the brain is primarily involved in maintaining balance, posture, and coordinating fine motor movements?

Accepted Answer

D. Cerebellum — The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, is essential for motor control, coordination, balance, and learning of motor skills. The cerebrum is responsible for higher cognitive functions, the thalamus acts as a sensory relay station, and the brainstem controls vital involuntary functions.

Answer

A. Cerebrum

Answer

B. Thalamus

Answer

C. Brainstem

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #16