Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #350

Question 1

The inclusion of provisions for 'Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid' (Article 39A) in the Constitution of India primarily reflects the state's commitment to achieving which of the following?

Accepted Answer

C. Implementing a Directive Principle of State Policy to secure social and economic justice. — Article 39A is explicitly categorized under Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV). Its primary purpose is to secure social and economic justice by ensuring that no citizen is denied justice merely due to economic or other disabilities. While it indirectly supports the ideals of the Preamble, its direct classification and intent fall under DPSP, and it is not directly related to freedom of speech or citizen's fundamental duties.

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A. Enhancing the Fundamental Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.

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B. Fulfilling the ideals of liberty and equality enshrined in the Preamble.

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D. Strengthening the Fundamental Duties of citizens to uphold the Constitution.

Question 2

KEAM conducted by:

Accepted Answer

CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Exams) — CEE under higher education.

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KPSC

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Govt

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University

Question 3

Objectives Resolution later became:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Preamble — Basis of the Preamble.‌​‍

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Article 368

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Art 14

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Art 21

Question 4

Sabarimala SC Verdict (2018):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Allowed all women — All age women allowed; issue under review by larger bench.‌​‍

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Restricted

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Banned all

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No change

Question 5

Kerala NLU — NUALS:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Kochi.

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 6

Area of circle radius 7 (π=22/7):

Accepted Answer

154 — πr² = 22/7 × 49 = 154.

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44

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77

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22

Question 7

Which technique is most effective for maintaining student attention during a 45-minute lecture on a complex topic?

Accepted Answer

B. Using visual aids and asking periodic recall questions to check understanding — Using visual aids and periodic recall questions (Option B) actively engages students by breaking the lecture into manageable segments and reinforcing learning. Continuous lecturing (Option A) leads to cognitive overload, while phone use (Option C) and doodling (Option D) are distractions that reduce focus.

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A. Delivering the entire lecture without pauses or breaks

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C. Allowing students to use their phones during the lecture to take notes

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D. Encouraging students to doodle as a way to stay engaged

Question 8

The Doctrine of Lapse was introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Dalhousie — Lord Dalhousie's Doctrine of Lapse (1848): if a ruler died without natural heir, the state was annexed.‌​‍

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Lord Wellesley

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Lord Canning

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Lord Curzon

Question 9

Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Tribal artefacts and megaliths — Ambalavayal Heritage Museum in Wayanad preserves tribal artefacts, megalithic remains, and tools from the Stone Age.‌​‍

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Muslim manuscripts

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Jewish antiquities

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Portuguese artefacts

Question 10

How many times minute and hour hands overlap in 24 hours:

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 times.

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24

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12

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11

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #350