Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #310

Question 1

The writ 'Habeas Corpus' literally means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

You may have the body — Habeas Corpus demands production of a detained person before court to check legality of detention.‌​‍

Answer

To certify

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By what warrant

Answer

We command

Question 2

FR in Part:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

III — Part III (Articles 12-35).‌​‍

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II

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IV

Answer

IVA

Question 3

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness, despite receiving clear medical information about their prognosis, continuously talks about planning a world tour for next year and refuses to discuss end-of-life care options. Which defense mechanism is this patient primarily exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or a fact, acting as if a painful event, thought, or feeling did not exist. In this scenario, the patient is actively ignoring their terminal diagnosis and planning for a distant future, characteristic of denial. Regression involves reverting to an earlier developmental stage, rationalization involves creating false but plausible excuses for unacceptable behavior, and projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to another person.

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A. Regression

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B. Rationalization

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D. Projection

Question 4

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) represented a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform narrative. While its immediate aim was access to roads around the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple for all castes, which of the following best describes its most profound and lasting contribution to the socio-political evolution of Travancore and subsequently Kerala?

Accepted Answer

C. It served as a powerful catalyst for public discourse on untouchability and caste discrimination, effectively nationalizing the issue and compelling the princely state to acknowledge and address fundamental human rights. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was crucial not just for road access but for elevating the issue of untouchability and caste discrimination to a national platform, compelling the Travancore princely state to engage with fundamental human rights. It garnered widespread attention, including from Mahatma Gandhi, and created significant pressure for future reforms, directly influencing later movements like the Temple Entry Proclamation. It did not immediately abolish the caste system or lead to political power transfer.

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A. It directly resulted in the complete abolition of the caste system in Travancore within a decade, enforced by the state government.

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B. It successfully established the principle of universal temple entry for all Hindus across Travancore, paving the way for the Guruvayoor Satyagraha.

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D. It led to the immediate transfer of political power from the Maharaja to elected representatives, reflecting the newly empowered lower castes.

Question 5

Who won the Jnanpith Award in 1995?

Accepted Answer

U.R. Ananthamurthy — U.R. Ananthamurthy (Kannada) won the 1994 Jnanpith, presented in 1995.

Answer

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

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O.N.V. Kurup

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Mahasweta Devi

Question 6

A resolution proposing the deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping force to a volatile region is put to a vote in the Security Council. One of the Permanent Five (P5) members casts a negative vote, citing national security concerns related to the region. What is the most immediate and direct consequence of this P5 member's action?

Accepted Answer

B. The resolution fails to pass, effectively preventing the deployment of the peacekeeping force under the proposed mandate. — The veto power held by each of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council means that a single negative vote from any of these members can block the adoption of any substantive resolution, regardless of the number of affirmative votes. Therefore, the proposed peacekeeping mission cannot proceed under that specific resolution. The UN General Assembly does not have the authority to override a Security Council veto, nor is there a mechanism for the ICJ to review the legality of a P5 veto.

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A. The resolution is then referred to the UN General Assembly for a final decision by a two-thirds majority.

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C. The other four P5 members can jointly appeal to the International Court of Justice to review the legality of the veto.

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D. The resolution is adopted but requires additional approval from all member states contributing troops to the proposed mission.

Question 7

Who discovered the Edakkal Caves and its rock art in Wayanad?

Accepted Answer

Fawcett — F. Fawcett, a British police superintendent, documented Edakkal in 1890.

Answer

Robert Bruce Foote

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Babington

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William Logan

Question 8

Where is Kerala Coconut Research Station situated?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kayamkulam — Regional Coconut Research Station, Kayamkulam (under CPCRI).‌​‍

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Vellayani

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Sadanandapuram

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Mannuthi

Question 9

Makaravilakku is associated with which temple?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sabarimala — Makaravilakku (Makara Jyothi) is observed at Sabarimala temple during the Makar Sankranti festival.‌​‍

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Padmanabhaswamy

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Guruvayur

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Vaikom

Question 10

Who wrote Krishnagatha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cherusseri — Cherusseri Namboothiri — Father of Malayalam poetry.‌​‍

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Poonthanam

Answer

Melpathur

Answer

Ezhuthachan

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #310