Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #379

Question 1

India's Balance of Payments crisis occurred in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1991 — 1991 BoP crisis: forex reserves fell to ~$1 billion (2 weeks imports). ‌​‍India pledged gold to IMF. Triggered 1991 LPG reforms.

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1971

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1966

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2008

Question 2

India won how many medals at the Paris Olympics 2024?

Accepted Answer

6 — India won 6 medals at Paris 2024: 1 silver (Neeraj Chopra) and 5 bronze medals.

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4

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5

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7

Question 3

Kadambini Ganguly, one of India's first female university graduates, broke significant societal barriers in the late 19th century. Her achievement was not merely personal but symbolized a critical shift for women's status. What was the *most profound societal implication* of her pioneering academic success?

Accepted Answer

B. It challenged orthodox views on women's intellectual capabilities and their right to public life. — Kadambini Ganguly's graduation was a powerful statement against the prevalent societal norms that confined women to domestic roles and questioned their intellectual capacity. While it didn't immediately lead to equal employment or widespread women-only universities, it fundamentally challenged orthodox views and paved the way for greater acceptance of women in higher education and public life, inspiring others.

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A. It directly led to the establishment of women-only universities across India.

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C. It immediately resulted in equal employment opportunities for women in professional fields.

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D. It primarily encouraged women from affluent families to pursue higher education abroad.

Question 4

Vagamon:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Idukki.

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Kottayam

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Pathanamthitta

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Ernakulam

Question 5

Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in:

Accepted Answer

1492 — Columbus landed in Caribbean (Bahamas) on 12 October 1492 under Spanish flag. Mistakenly thought he reached India. Triggered European colonisation of Americas.

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1453

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1498

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1522

Question 6

A sitting judge of a High Court is alleged to have committed gross misconduct. Which of the following statements correctly outlines the constitutional procedure for initiating the removal of such a judge in India?

Accepted Answer

C. A motion for removal must be passed by both Houses of Parliament, each with a special majority, and then presented to the President for an order of removal. — The removal of a High Court judge (or Supreme Court judge) is governed by Article 124(4) and 217 read with the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. A judge can be removed by the President only after an address by both Houses of Parliament, passed by a special majority (absolute majority of total membership and 2/3rd majority of members present and voting), has been presented to the President in the same session. This ensures judicial independence from both the executive and a simple parliamentary majority.

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A. The Chief Justice of India can initiate an inquiry and, if satisfied, recommend the President to remove the judge.

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B. The Governor of the concerned state, after consulting the Chief Minister, can issue an order for the judge's removal.

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D. The Supreme Court, on its own motion, can conduct an inquiry and order the removal of the High Court judge if misconduct is proven.

Question 7

Malabar Special Police (MSP) was formed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1884 — The Malabar Special Police was established in 1884 and is one of the oldest armed police forces in India.‌​‍

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1947

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1921

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1885

Question 8

105th Amendment (2021):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

OBC state list — Restored state power to identify OBCs.‌​‍

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Women

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Environment

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SC/ST

Question 9

Literacy rate of Kerala (2011):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

93.91% — 93.91% — highest literacy rate among Indian states.‌​‍

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90.86%

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88.72%

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95.06%

Question 10

Permanent Lok Adalat for public utilities:

Accepted Answer

Transport, telecom, water, etc — Section 22B LSA Act.

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All disputes

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Only criminal

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Only family

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #379