Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #328

Question 1

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is Kerala's highest literary honour, awarded for significant contributions to Malayalam literature. Which of the following statements regarding this award is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

D. M. T. Vasudevan Nair was the first recipient of this award. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is indeed named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan and presented by the Kerala Government's Department of Cultural Affairs. The current cash prize is ₹5,00,000. However, the first recipient of this prestigious award in 1993 was Sooranad Kunjan Pillai, not M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who received it in 1995.

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A. It is named after Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan, considered the father of the Malayalam language.

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B. The award is instituted and presented by the Kerala State Government's Department of Cultural Affairs.

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C. The cash prize associated with the award is currently ₹5,00,000.

Question 2

NEET is for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Medical — Medical (MBBS/BDS).‌​‍

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Commerce

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Engineering

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Law

Question 3

Part IXB:

Accepted Answer

Cooperatives — Cooperative societies (97th Amendment).

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

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Emergency

Question 4

The Italian city that served as the major centre of the Renaissance was:

Accepted Answer

Florence — Florence — wealthy through trade and banking, patronised by the Medici.

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Rome

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Venice

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Naples

Question 5

Hirakud Dam:‌​‍

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Mahanadi (Odisha, world's longest earthen dam) — 26 km total length. Completed 1957. Irrigation, power, flood control.‌​‍

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Narmada

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Krishna

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Ganga

Question 6

Constituent Assembly first session:‌​‍

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9 Dec 1946 — First met 9 December 1946.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Jan 1950

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26 Nov 1949

Question 7

Transgender Rights Act:‌​‍

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2019 — Transgender (Protection) Act 2019.‌​‍

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2015

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2020

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2018

Question 8

Original jurisdiction of SC:

Accepted Answer

Art 131 — Article 131 — inter-state/Centre-State disputes.

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Art 32

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Art 136

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Art 143

Question 9

Consumer Protection Act in India was replaced/updated in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the 1986 Act, introducing new rights and e-commerce coverage.‌​‍

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1991

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1986 only

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2005

Question 10

Constituent Assembly first met:‌​‍

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9 Dec 1946 — 9 December 1946. Sachidananda Sinha was temporary chairman.‌​‍

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15 Aug 1947

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26 Nov 1949

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26 Jan 1947

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #328