Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #225

Question 1

Article 25 deals with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Religion — Article 25: Freedom of conscience, free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.‌​‍

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Right to Equality

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Right to Education

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Right to Property

Question 2

2, 6, 18, 54, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

162 — Each × 3. 54 × 3 = 162.‌​‍

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108

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148

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180

Question 3

The Lokayukta and Upalokayukta Act was first passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra — Maharashtra was the first state to enact the Lokayukta law in 1971.‌​‍

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Karnataka

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West Bengal

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Tamil Nadu

Question 4

Synonym of LOQUACIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Talkative — Talkative.‌​‍

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Silent

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Quiet

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Shy

Question 5

Municipal Corporations:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

6 — 6 (TVM, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, Kannur).‌​‍

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4

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5

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7

Question 6

Present simple for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habits and facts — Present simple — habitual, universal truths.‌​‍

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Past action

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Future

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Ongoing action

Question 7

Metamorphic: slate is derived from:

Accepted Answer

Shale — Low-grade metamorphism. Marble from limestone. Quartzite from sandstone. Gneiss from granite.

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Limestone

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Granite

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Basalt

Question 8

Kerala's HDI ranking among Indian states is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st — Kerala traditionally ranks 1st (highest) in HDI among Indian states.‌​‍

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2nd

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3rd

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5th

Question 9

What does the Doctrine of Pleasure imply?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Serve at pleasure of appointer — Civil servants serve during pleasure of President.

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President can remove

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Judicial

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Political

Question 10

National Education Day in India is celebrated annually on November 11th. Which of the following is the primary reason for choosing this specific date for its observance?

Accepted Answer

B. It marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. — National Education Day is celebrated on November 11th to honor the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who served as India's first Union Minister of Education. His significant contributions to establishing the education system in independent India are recognized on this day, highlighting the importance of education for national development. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to different historical events or institutions not directly associated with the chosen date for National Education Day.

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A. It commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing education's role.

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C. It signifies the day when the Right to Education Act was fully implemented across the nation.

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D. It celebrates the establishment of the University Grants Commission, a key educational body.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #225