Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #358

Question 1

Bharathapuzha is also called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both A and B — Also known as Nila and Perar.‌​‍

Answer

Perar

Answer

Nila

Answer

Dakshina Ganga

Question 2

Kashmir Himalayas include all EXCEPT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vindhya — Vindhya is a Peninsular range (central India), not Himalayan.‌​‍

Answer

Karakoram

Answer

Ladakh

Answer

Zaskar

Question 3

In the Indian parliamentary system, the Prime Minister plays a pivotal role in the functioning of the government. Which of the following statements correctly reflects a constitutional aspect of the Prime Minister's position concerning the Council of Ministers and the President?

Accepted Answer

B. The resignation of the Prime Minister automatically entails the resignation of the entire Council of Ministers. — The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers. The resignation or death of the Prime Minister automatically leads to the dissolution of the entire Council of Ministers, as they cannot function without their head, embodying the principle of collective responsibility. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the constitutional roles and powers of the Prime Minister, President, and Speaker respectively.

Answer

A. The Prime Minister has the exclusive power to allocate portfolios to ministers, and the President has no discretion in this matter.

Answer

C. The Prime Minister is constitutionally bound to consult the President before recommending the dismissal of any minister.

Answer

D. The Prime Minister acts as the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha and guides its legislative agenda.

Question 4

Kalam served as President of India during:

Accepted Answer

2002–2007 — 11th President, 2002–2007.

Answer

1997–2002

Answer

2007–2012

Answer

2012–2017

Question 5

The concept of 'Due Process of Law' is from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — 'Due Process of Law' = American concept. ‌​‍India uses 'Procedure Established by Law' (from Japan).

Answer

UK

Answer

France

Answer

Ireland

Question 6

The Wagon Tragedy happened during:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar Rebellion — During Malabar Rebellion (1921), prisoners suffocated in a closed goods wagon (Black Hole of Podannur).‌​‍

Answer

Vaikom Satyagraha

Answer

Punnapra-Vayalar

Answer

Quit India

Question 7

Antonym of WASTE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Save — Waste ↔ save.‌​‍

Answer

Discard

Answer

Spend

Answer

Throw

Question 8

Vishu Kani items:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gold, rice, mirror, cucumber, flowers — Auspicious items viewed first on Vishu morning.‌​‍

Answer

Only flowers

Answer

Coins

Answer

Books

Question 9

Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister — The PM is the ex-officio Chairman of NITI Aayog. ‌​‍The Vice Chairman is the functional head.

Answer

Finance Minister

Answer

RBI Governor

Answer

President

Question 10

Financial Emergency is covered under which Article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 360 — Article 360 — financial emergency; never invoked in India.‌​‍

Answer

Article 352

Answer

Article 356

Answer

Article 368

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #358