Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #199

Question 1

Masculine of 'goose':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

gander — Gander.‌​‍

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gosling

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geese

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gooser

Question 2

Change to reported speech: Ram said, 'I have finished my work.'

Accepted Answer

Ram said that he had finished his work — Present perfect → past perfect; 'I' → 'he'; 'my' → 'his'.

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Ram said he has finished his work

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Ram said I have finished my work

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Ram says he had finished his work

Question 3

Special 'Ram Lalla' case SC bench:‌​‍

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5 judges — 5-judge Constitution Bench (2019).‌​‍

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13 judges

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9 judges

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7 judges

Question 4

In the context of the Indian Constitution, the power of judicial review has evolved significantly, particularly concerning constitutional amendments. Following the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which of the following statements accurately describes the primary limitation imposed on the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, subject to judicial scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

A. Parliament cannot amend any provision of the Constitution that forms part of its 'basic structure', as determined by the judiciary. — The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine', holding that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter its fundamental features or the 'basic structure'. This doctrine acts as a significant limitation on Parliament's amending power and forms a crucial ground for judicial review of constitutional amendments. Options B, C, and D represent incorrect interpretations or procedures.

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B. Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is absolute and beyond the purview of judicial review, as it represents the will of the people.

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C. Any constitutional amendment requires ratification by at least half of the State Legislatures, irrespective of its nature, for it to be valid.

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D. Parliament can only amend the Constitution after obtaining a prior advisory opinion from the Supreme Court of India on the proposed amendment.

Question 5

Make in India initiative was launched on:‌​‍

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25 September 2014 — Make in India was launched on 25 September 2014 to encourage manufacturing in India.‌​‍

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2 October 2014

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15 August 2014

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26 January 2015

Question 6

One word: Humorous imitation:

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Parody — Parody.

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Satire

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Farce

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Pun

Question 7

Who led the Third Estate representatives along with Abbé Sieyès and Mirabeau at the Tennis Court Oath?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jean-Sylvain Bailly — Bailly was president of the National Assembly on 20 June 1789.‌​‍

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Jean-Paul Marat

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Maximilien Robespierre

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Georges Danton

Question 8

In Kalidasa's 'Shakuntala', King Dushyanta meets Shakuntala at:

Accepted Answer

The hermitage of sage Kanva — Dushyanta meets Shakuntala at the ashram of Sage Kanva, her foster father.

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His palace

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A battlefield

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A temple

Question 9

Choose the odd one: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Accepted Answer

2012 — 2012 is a leap year; the rest are not.

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2011

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2013

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2014

Question 10

National Security Advisor 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ajit Doval — Ajit Doval since 2014.‌​‍

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Shivshankar Menon

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Nripendra Misra

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MK Narayanan

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #199