Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1001

Question 1

When did the Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered the Gaza war, occur?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 October 2023 — Hamas attack 7 October 2023 killed 1,200+ Israelis + hostages taken. ‌​‍Israel's Gaza offensive followed. Regional repercussions ongoing.

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2024

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2022

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2023 January

Question 2

First Home Minister:

Accepted Answer

Patel — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Nehru

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Ambedkar

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Rajendra Prasad

Question 3

In code: 639 = 'earth is green', 32 = 'green colour', 265 = 'colour is beauty'. ‌​‍Which digit means 'beauty'?

Accepted Answer

2 — Common digit between '639' and '265' for shared word 'is' → 6. ‌​‍Common between '32' and '265' for 'colour' → 2. Wait — '32' shares with '265' via... ‌​‍let me re-derive: 639 (earth, is, green) ∩ 32 (green, colour) shared word green → digit 3 or 6 or 9 ∩ 3 or 2 = 3. So green=3. ‌​‍32 has 'green colour' → 3=green, 2=colour. 265 (colour is beauty) has 2,6,5. ‌​‍2=colour, then 6=is (from 639 ∩ 265 sharing 'is'), so 5=beauty. Answer: 5 (D).

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6

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5

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3

Question 4

A regional planner is tasked with identifying areas most susceptible to severe flooding during monsoon seasons in Kerala, while also considering regions prone to significant soil erosion and landslides. Which two physiographic regions would likely be prioritized for flood mitigation and landslide prevention measures, respectively?

Accepted Answer

C. Lowland for flooding, Highland for landslides. — The Lowland region, being flat, low-lying, and crisscrossed by numerous rivers and backwaters, is highly vulnerable to severe flooding, especially during heavy monsoons. In contrast, the Highland region, with its steep slopes, high rainfall, and often fragile geological formations, is most susceptible to significant soil erosion and landslides, necessitating targeted prevention measures. Midland and Coastal Plain have varying degrees of these issues but are not the primary zones for the 'most susceptible' criteria as described.

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A. Midland for flooding, Lowland for landslides.

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B. Highland for flooding, Coastal Plain for landslides.

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D. Coastal Plain for flooding, Midland for landslides.

Question 5

Feminism waves:

Accepted Answer

First (suffrage), Second (1960s-80s equality/body), Third (1990s intersectionality), Fourth (online) — India: 19th century reformers; 1970s autonomous movement. MeToo movement (2018) global digital wave.

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Only one

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Only two

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No waves

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary characteristic observed in a patient experiencing a manic episode of Bipolar I disorder?

Accepted Answer

B. Decreased need for sleep — A significantly decreased need for sleep, often with no feeling of fatigue or impairment, is a hallmark symptom of a manic episode in bipolar disorder. Anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, and recurrent suicidal ideation are typically associated with depressive episodes, not mania.

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A. Profound anhedonia

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C. Psychomotor retardation

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D. Recurrent suicidal ideation

Question 7

Which of the following infections is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

B. Typhoid fever — Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids. Tuberculosis is airborne, and malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

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A. Hepatitis B

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C. Tuberculosis

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D. Malaria

Question 8

The first systematically organised agitation in Kerala against orthodoxy to secure rights of depressed classes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vaikom Satyagraha — Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) — first major organised satyagraha for temple road access.‌​‍

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Mappila Lahala

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None

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Guruvayoor Satyagraha

Question 9

Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 is worth:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rs 10,000 crore — DPIIT notified Startup India FoF 2.0 worth Rs 10,000 crore in April 2026.‌​‍

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Rs 5,000 crore

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Rs 15,000 crore

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Rs 20,000 crore

Question 10

103rd Amendment (2019):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

EWS 10% reservation — 10% EWS reservation.‌​‍

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SC/ST

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Women

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Minorities

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #1001