Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #138

Question 1

Dr. Kalam is popularly known as the:

Accepted Answer

Both Missile Man and People's President — Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man' (for SLV-3, Agni, Prithvi) and 'People's President'.

Answer

Iron Man of India

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Missile Man of India

Answer

People's President

Question 2

Synonym of ARDUOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Difficult — Arduous = requiring great effort, difficult.‌​‍

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Simple

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Easy

Answer

Relaxing

Question 3

Pen is to ink as car is to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

petrol — Pen needs ink to function; car needs petrol.‌​‍

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tire

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scooter

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steering

Question 4

Qualifications for appointment as Governor: (i) Citizen of India (ii) Age ≥ 35 (iii) Should not belong to the state where appointed (iv) President must consult CM of the state

Accepted Answer

Only i & ii — Only constitutional qualifications are (i) citizenship and (ii) age 35. (iii) and (iv) are only conventions, not binding constitutional requirements.

Answer

Only i

Answer

Only i, ii & iii

Answer

All four

Question 5

Uniform Civil Code is envisaged under:

Accepted Answer

Article 44 (DPSP) — Article 44 (DPSP): 'The State shall endeavour to secure for citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.'

Answer

Article 25

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Article 51A

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Article 32

Question 6

National Science Day is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 Feb — 28 February (C.V. Raman discovered Raman Effect on this day, 1928).‌​‍

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11 May

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15 Jan

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21 Jun

Question 7

According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, which component of intelligence involves adapting to new environments and using prior experiences in novel situations?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative Intelligence — Creative Intelligence in Sternberg's theory refers to the ability to think divergently, adapt to new situations, and use past experiences to solve problems in novel ways. Analytical Intelligence involves logical reasoning, Practical Intelligence relates to real-world problem-solving, and Emotional Intelligence is not part of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory.

Answer

A. Analytical Intelligence

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C. Practical Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 8

Which socio-religious reform movement in Kerala, founded by Sree Narayana Guru, primarily aimed at eradicating caste discrimination and promoting social equality?

Accepted Answer

B. SNDP Yogam — The SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam), founded by Sree Narayana Guru, was a movement in Kerala dedicated to uplifting the Ezhava community and challenging caste-based oppression through education, temple reforms, and social equality. While Arya Samaj (founded by Dayananda Saraswati) addressed caste issues in North India, and Prarthana Samaj (founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade) was a reform movement in Maharashtra, neither was centered in Kerala. The Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Blavatsky, focused on spiritualism and not primarily on caste discrimination.

Answer

A. Arya Samaj

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C. Prarthana Samaj

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D. Theosophical Society

Question 9

KINFRA parks state:

Accepted Answer

Industrial parks across state — Multiple industrial parks.

Answer

Only one

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Private

Answer

Cancelled

Question 10

One word: Highest point:

Accepted Answer

Both A and C — Both.

Answer

Zenith

Answer

Nadir

Answer

Apex

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #138