Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #53

Question 1

Who is the Finance Minister for 2024-26?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nirmala Sitharaman — Nirmala Sitharaman — continued FM.‌​‍

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P. Chidambaram

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Piyush Goyal

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Arun Jaitley

Question 2

Kerala's first woman chief secretary:

Accepted Answer

Padma Ramachandran — Padma Ramachandran.

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Neela Gangadharan

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Anita Bhatia

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Both A and B

Question 3

The Indian Constitution delineates clear boundaries for legislative powers between the Centre and States. However, there are specific circumstances where the Parliament can legislate on a matter originally enumerated in the State List. Which of the following correctly identifies one such circumstance?

Accepted Answer

B. When the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority of members present and voting, declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting), declaring it expedient in the national interest. This is a specific provision for parliamentary intervention in state legislative domain. Options A, C, and D describe incorrect procedures or bodies for this particular legislative power.

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A. When the President, through an executive order, declares the subject to be of paramount national security interest.

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C. When the Finance Commission recommends such legislation to ensure fiscal stability across states.

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D. When the Prime Minister's Office issues a directive to address a critical national development priority.

Question 4

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 winner:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Australia — Australia beat India in the final at Ahmedabad.‌​‍

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South Africa

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England

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India

Question 5

IPS rank highest:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

DGP — Director General of Police.‌​‍

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Commissioner

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IG

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SP

Question 6

COP29 held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Baku, Azerbaijan 2024 — Baku Nov 2024.‌​‍

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Dubai

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India

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UK

Question 7

Kakki Dam on:

Accepted Answer

Pamba — Pamba tributary — Sabarigiri project.

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Chalakudy

Question 8

Chitranjali Studio:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

TVM — Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Alappuzha

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Kochi

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Thrissur

Question 9

1 km = ___ meters:

Accepted Answer

1000 — 1000 m.

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100

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10000

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500

Question 10

Chattampi Swamikal's major work challenging Brahmin monopoly on Vedas was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vedadhikara Nirupanam — Vedadhikara Nirupanam argued that Vedic knowledge is not the exclusive right of Brahmins.‌​‍

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Jnanappana

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Krishnagatha

Answer

Narayaneeyam

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #53