Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1000

Question 1

The Kudumbashree programme in Kerala focuses on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women's empowerment and poverty alleviation — Kudumbashree (launched 1998) empowers women via neighbourhood SHGs and micro-enterprises.‌​‍

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Digital education

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Tribal welfare

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Environmental protection

Question 2

The Eastern Roman Empire (whose capital fell in 1453) is also known as the:

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Byzantine Empire — The Eastern Roman Empire is historically known as the Byzantine Empire (395–1453).

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Ottoman Empire

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Carolingian Empire

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Holy Roman Empire

Question 3

The Western Ghats in Kerala is called:

Accepted Answer

Sahyadri — The Western Ghats running through Kerala are known as Sahyadri, forming the eastern boundary of the state.

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Nilgiris

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Anaimalai

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Cardamom Hills

Question 4

Arunachal Pradesh is bordered by which countries?‌​‍

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China, Myanmar, and Bhutan — Arunachal Pradesh borders China (Tibet), Myanmar, and Bhutan.‌​‍

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China and Myanmar

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China and Bhutan

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Only China

Question 5

Largest continent:‌​‍

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Asia — Asia — 44.6 million sq km.‌​‍

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Europe

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North America

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Africa

Question 6

Preamble part of Constitution (SC ruling):

Accepted Answer

Both — Kesavananda overruled Berubari on Preamble.

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Berubari — No

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Kesavananda — Yes

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LIC case

Question 7

Ayyankali was a member of the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha from which community?‌​‍

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Pulaya — Ayyankali, a Pulaya leader, was nominated to the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha of Travancore (1912).‌​‍

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Christian

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Ezhava

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Nair

Question 8

Kerala's rivers are characterized by their relatively short length, high gradient, and rapid flow towards the Arabian Sea. Which of the following geographical factors is the primary reason for these distinct characteristics?

Accepted Answer

B. The close proximity of the steep western slopes of the Western Ghats to the narrow coastal plain. — The primary reason for the short length and rapid flow of Kerala's rivers is its unique physiography. The Western Ghats run parallel and very close to the Arabian Sea, creating a narrow strip of land with a steep gradient. Rivers originating from the Ghats thus have short courses and descend rapidly to the sea. While high rainfall contributes to flow volume, and laterite soil might affect runoff, these are not the fundamental reasons for the rivers' inherent short length and steep profile as dictated by the topography. Dam construction alters flow but not the natural geographical characteristi

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A. The extensive laterite soil cover across the state, which accelerates surface runoff.

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C. High annual rainfall throughout the year, leading to constant erosion and quick drainage.

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D. The presence of numerous small reservoirs and check dams that fragment river courses.

Question 9

Total Cost = ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

FC + VC — TC = TFC + TVC at any output level. Average cost = TC/Q. MC = ΔTC/ΔQ.‌​‍

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Revenue

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FC

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VC

Question 10

Mandamus writ means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

We command — Command to public authority to perform duty.‌​‍

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You are forbidden

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Produce body

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Who authorized

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1000