Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #222

Question 1

Electoral bond introduced:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — 2018 Finance Act.‌​‍

Answer

2017

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2020

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2014

Question 2

Guruvayur Temple deity:

Accepted Answer

Krishna (Guruvayurappan) — Lord Krishna as Guruvayurappan — Thrissur district.

Answer

Shiva

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Rama

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Ayyappan

Question 3

The 17th Laureus World Sports Award 2015 for Lifetime Achievement was given to Niki Lauda for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Motor racing — Niki Lauda — three-time F1 World Champion. Recognized for motor racing.‌​‍

Answer

Rugby

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Tennis

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Swimming

Question 4

Synonym of TANTAMOUNT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equivalent — Equivalent in effect.‌​‍

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Different

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Unequal

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Opposite

Question 5

Match authors to works: (a) C.V. ‌​‍Raman Pillai (b) K.M. Panikkar (c) A.R. ‌​‍Raja Raja Varma (d) Kesava Dev with (i) Malaya Vilasam (ii) Premamritam (iii) Parankipatayali (iv) Odayil Ninnu

Accepted Answer

a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-iv — Premamritam-C.V. ‌​‍Raman Pillai; Parankipatayali-K.M. Panikkar; Malaya Vilasam-A.R. ‌​‍Raja Raja Varma; Odayil Ninnu-Kesava Dev.

Answer

a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv

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a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv

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a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i

Question 6

Art 51A was added by:

Accepted Answer

42nd Amendment — 42nd Amendment — Fundamental Duties.

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44th

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73rd

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86th

Question 7

Longest river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

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Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 8

The Dr. B.C. Roy Award, a national honour recognizing eminent medical persons for their contributions to medicine, medical education, and public health, was originally instituted by which of the following organizations in India?

Accepted Answer

B. Medical Council of India (MCI) — The Dr. B.C. Roy Award was instituted in 1976 by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to honour eminent medical persons for their outstanding contributions. Although the MCI has since been replaced by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the award's historical origin and institution are specifically attributed to the MCI, not the ICMR, IMA, or the Ministry directly.

Answer

A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

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C. Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Question 9

The national animal of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Royal Bengal Tiger — Royal Bengal Tiger is India's national animal (since 1973). Lion was replaced.‌​‍

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Lion

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Elephant

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Peacock

Question 10

The Concept of Panchayati Raj was introduced in India first in:

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan (Nagaur, 1959) — Nehru inaugurated the first Panchayati Raj at Nagaur, Rajasthan, on 2 October 1959.

Answer

Assam

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Maharashtra

Answer

Karnataka

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #222