Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #194

Question 1

The Abstinence Movement (Nivartana Prasthanam) was for:‌​‍

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Representation of backward communities — 1930s movement for political representation of backward communities in Travancore legislature.‌​‍

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Temple entry

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Education

Question 2

Which Indian state launched the first 'Mid-Day Meal Programme' in the country?

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A. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu pioneered the Mid-Day Meal Programme in 1925 under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. While Kerala and other states later adopted similar schemes, Tamil Nadu's initiative predates them. Gujarat and Maharashtra were not the first to implement this programme.

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

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D. Gujarat

Question 3

Schedule 11:‌​‍

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Panchayat 29 subjects — Added by 73rd Amendment.‌​‍

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Municipal 18

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Languages

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Oaths

Question 4

Kerala Piravi (Kerala Day):‌​‍

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1 Nov — 1 November (Kerala formed, 1956).‌​‍

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15 Aug

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26 Jan

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14 Apr

Question 5

The opposite (antonym) of 'brave' is:‌​‍

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Cowardly — Brave ↔ cowardly/timid.‌​‍

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Gallant

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Bold

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Courageous

Question 6

Antonym of UNITE:

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Divide — Unite ↔ divide.

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Join

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Connect

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Combine

Question 7

Question of Privilege:‌​‍

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Breach of privilege — Raised when privileges breached.‌​‍

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President's

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In LS only

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Any question

Question 8

GST Council chair:‌​‍

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FM of India — Union Finance Minister.‌​‍

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PM

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VP

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CEA

Question 9

The Minerva Mills case (1980) held that:‌​‍

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Judicial review is part of basic structure — Minerva Mills v. ‌​‍Union of India (1980): SC held that judicial review is part of the basic structure and cannot be taken away.

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Emergency is unconstitutional

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Parliament is supreme

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DPSPs override FRs

Question 10

A manager is looking for an employee who can effectively navigate office politics, skillfully negotiate with clients, and quickly adapt to changing work environments and demands. Based on Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which type of intelligence would be most crucial for this role?

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C. Practical intelligence — Practical intelligence, or contextual intelligence, is a key component of Sternberg's Triarchic Theory. It refers to the ability to adapt to, shape, and select real-world environments, often involving common sense and 'street smarts.' Skills like navigating office politics, negotiating with clients, and adapting to changing work environments are prime examples of practical intelligence in action. Analytical intelligence focuses on problem-solving, and creative intelligence on generating new ideas.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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B. Creative intelligence

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D. Abstract intelligence

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #194