Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #386

Question 1

Which spice is Kerala most famous for globally?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Black Pepper — Kerala is known as the 'Land of Spices' and is particularly famous for Black Pepper, historically traded worldwide.‌​‍

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Cinnamon

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Turmeric

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Cardamom

Question 2

Sarkaria Commission (1983) on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre-State relations — Centre-State relations.‌​‍

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Judiciary

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Police

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Elections

Question 3

V.D. Satheesan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Leader of Opposition (Kerala 2021+) — LoP in Kerala Assembly.‌​‍

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CM

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Governor

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Speaker

Question 4

Art 31 was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Right to Property — Removed by 44th Amendment. Now Art 300A (legal right).‌​‍

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Right to Work

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Abolished

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Right to Education

Question 5

Phrasal verb 'put off' means:

Accepted Answer

postpone/delay — 'Put off' = to postpone or delay.

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put on

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put out

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put up

Question 6

Kerala's west-flowing rivers are crucial for the state's ecology and economy. However, their characteristics make them particularly vulnerable to certain environmental challenges. Which of the following is the most significant environmental challenge faced by these rivers due to their inherent nature?

Accepted Answer

B. High susceptibility to pollution from industrial and urban waste coupled with low dilution capacity during lean seasons. — Kerala's west-flowing rivers are relatively short, have steep gradients, and are predominantly monsoon-fed, leading to significant fluctuations in water volume. During the lean seasons, their reduced flow significantly lowers their dilution capacity, making them highly susceptible to pollution from the dense urban and industrial settlements along their banks. While hydroelectric potential exists due to steep gradients and salinization occurs in lower reaches, pollution due to low dilution is the most pervasive and significant challenge.

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A. Limited potential for hydroelectric power generation due to their short length and steep gradient.

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C. Excessive siltation and delta formation at their mouths, causing navigation difficulties for large vessels.

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D. Rapid salinization of their upper reaches due to tidal ingress from the Arabian Sea throughout the year.

Question 7

CUET exam for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

College Admission — Common University Entrance Test.‌​‍

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Engineering

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School

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Civil Services

Question 8

India's ranking in Ease of Doing Business jumped from 142 (2014) to — in 2020:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

63 — India climbed to 63rd in 2020 EoDB rankings (World Bank). ‌​‍Report discontinued in 2021 after methodology concerns.

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55

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72

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42

Question 9

Which President used the Pocket Veto?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Zail Singh — Zail Singh on Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill 1986.‌​‍

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Rajendra Prasad

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APJ Abdul Kalam

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Pranab Mukherjee

Question 10

Emergency provisions borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Germany (Weimar) — Emergency provisions borrowed from Weimar Constitution of Germany.‌​‍

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France

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Japan

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USA

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #386