Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #396

Question 1

The Attappady Soil Conservation Project in Kerala receives assistance from:

Accepted Answer

The Danish International Development Agency — Funded by DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency).

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency

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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

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The German Agency for Technical Cooperation

Question 2

Antonym of LAUGH:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cry — Laugh ↔ cry.‌​‍

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Giggle

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Smile

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Chuckle

Question 3

'Panchatantra' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vishnu Sharma — Vishnu Sharma wrote Panchatantra — a collection of animal fables for teaching practical wisdom.‌​‍

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Valmiki

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Vyasa

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Tulsidas

Question 4

Idukki dam height:

Accepted Answer

168m — 168 m — 2nd largest arch dam in Asia.

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200m

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150m

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100m

Question 5

Bolgatty Palace:

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Dutch palace on island, now hotel.

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Tvm

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Kollam

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Thrissur

Question 6

CAG appointed under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

148 — Article 148 — CAG appointed by President, can be removed like SC judge.‌​‍

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151

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150

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149

Question 7

2G Spectrum case involved allegations against:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A. Raja (Telecom Minister) — 2G Spectrum allocation scandal (2008). ‌​‍A. Raja (DMK, Telecom Minister) arrested. ‌​‍CAG estimated ₹1.76 lakh crore 'presumptive loss'. SC cancelled 122 licences.

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Suresh Kalmadi

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Manmohan Singh

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Sheila Dikshit

Question 8

The first woman Governor of an Indian state was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sarojini Naidu — Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor (UP, 1947).‌​‍

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Indira Gandhi

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Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

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Sucheta Kripalani

Question 9

The Berlin Wall was built in:‌​‍

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1961 (by East Germany/USSR) — East Germany began building Wall 13 August 1961 to prevent defections. ‌​‍Became symbol of Cold War division. Fell 9 November 1989.

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1989

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1945

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1949

Question 10

The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising (1946) holds a distinct place in Kerala's freedom struggle narrative. Unlike many other contemporary movements primarily targeting British colonial rule, this uprising had a specific internal focus. What was its central demand or trigger?

Accepted Answer

C. Opposition to Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer's 'American Model' constitutional reforms, which was seen as an attempt to perpetuate autocratic rule and prevent Travancore's democratization and integration with independent India. — The Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising was primarily a revolt against the autocratic rule of Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer in Travancore and his proposed 'American Model' constitution. This model was perceived as a move to retain power for the Dewan, prevent democratic reforms, and potentially keep Travancore independent from the impending Indian Union. While economic distress was a contributing factor, the core trigger was political opposition to the Dewan's constitutional proposals. Options A, B, and D either state incorrect primary objectives or misattribute the target of the rebellion.

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A. The demand for the formation of a separate linguistic state of Kerala, uniting all Malayalam-speaking regions.

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B. A direct armed rebellion against the British resident's authority in Travancore, aiming to establish a provisional independent government.

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D. A protest against the imposition of wartime taxes and food rationing by the Travancore state, without any broader political objectives.

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #396