Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #50

Question 1

Impeachment of President is under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 61 — Article 61: Only for 'violation of the Constitution'. ‌​‍Needs 1/4 of House to initiate, 2/3 of total membership of each House to pass. No President has been impeached.

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Article 144

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Article 56

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Article 124

Question 2

If x + y = 12 and x − y = 4, then xy =

Accepted Answer

32 — x = 8, y = 4 → xy = 32.

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24

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28

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30

Question 3

Athirappilly Falls sometimes called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Multiple epithets.‌​‍

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Niagara of South

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Niagara Kerala

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Niagara of India

Question 4

NOTA option introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013 after SC ruling.‌​‍

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2009

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2019

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2014

Question 5

INC founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

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1880

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1890

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1895

Question 6

The total number of amendments to the Indian Constitution is (approximate, as of 2020s):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~100+ — As of 2024, 105+ amendments have been passed. ‌​‍Constitution is rigid+flexible hybrid.

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~50

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~150

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~75

Question 7

Which amendment introduced the anti-defection law?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

52nd — 52nd Amendment (1985) added the 10th Schedule (anti-defection law).‌​‍

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42nd

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44th

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61st

Question 8

Antonym of FAR:

Accepted Answer

Near — Far ↔ near.

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Distant

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Away

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Remote

Question 9

Kautilya's Arthashastra advocates for a highly centralized administrative system where the king's primary duty extends beyond maintaining law and order to actively managing the state's economy and welfare. Which of the following best reflects a key principle derived from this philosophy regarding state intervention?

Accepted Answer

B. The state has a direct responsibility in regulating trade, establishing state-owned mines, and controlling land revenue to ensure the prosperity and security of the realm. — Kautilya's Arthashastra emphasizes a strong, interventionist state that directly controls and regulates various economic sectors like mining, agriculture, trade, and taxation to maximize state revenue and public welfare. Option B accurately reflects this extensive state control over economic activities. Options A and C propose limited state intervention or local autonomy, which contradicts the highly centralized and managed economy described in Arthashastra, while option D misrepresents the pragmatic nature of Kautilya's statecraft.

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A. The state should primarily focus on military expansion and allow private enterprises to manage all economic activities without intervention.

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C. The king's role is limited to adjudication and defense, with local self-governing bodies having complete autonomy over economic policy.

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D. Economic policies should be dictated by religious scriptures, with the state ensuring compliance rather than direct management.

Question 10

Antonym of DRY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wet — Dry ↔ wet.‌​‍

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Thirsty

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Arid

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Parched

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #50