Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #415

Question 1

During a state assembly election campaign, a political party's candidate is reported to have distributed cash and gifts to voters, a clear violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Which of the following actions is the Election Commission of India (ECI) most likely to take as an initial step in response to this allegation?

Accepted Answer

B. Issue a show-cause notice to the candidate, demanding an explanation for the alleged violation within a stipulated time. — The ECI's standard procedure for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations is to first issue a show-cause notice to the concerned individual or party, seeking an explanation. This allows for due process and a fair opportunity for the candidate to respond before further punitive actions are considered. Other options represent either more extreme measures or actions typically taken after an initial inquiry and establishment of facts.

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A. Direct the Chief Electoral Officer of the state to immediately register an FIR against the candidate.

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C. Recommend to the Governor to suspend the candidate's right to campaign until an inquiry is complete.

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D. Annul the elections in the constituency where the violation occurred, pending further investigation.

Question 2

In the formation of Kerala state in 1956, which taluks were transferred from Travancore to Madras state?

Accepted Answer

Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam, Vilavancode — The four southern taluks went to Madras (now Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu).

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Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Karadka

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Ottapalam, Palakkad, Chittoor

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Wayanad, Gudalur, Devikulam

Question 3

Neeraj Chopra won Olympic gold in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Javelin Throw — Neeraj Chopra won gold in Javelin Throw at Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held 2021).‌​‍

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Shot Put

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Discus Throw

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Hammer Throw

Question 4

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2013 — Enacted in 2013; first Lokpal (Pinaki Chandra Ghose) appointed in 2019.‌​‍

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2017

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2011

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2005

Question 5

Whip violation leads to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Disqualification — Can lead to disqualification under 10th Schedule.‌​‍

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Nothing automatic

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Censure

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Fine

Question 6

Eye : See :: Ear : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hear — Eye → see, Ear → hear.‌​‍

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Touch

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Sound

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Listen

Question 7

4 : 16 :: 7 : ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

49 — 4² = 16. 7² = 49. Square relationship.‌​‍

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21

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42

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56

Question 8

Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is a significant initiative of the Kerala Education Department. Which of the following statements accurately reflects its overarching goal and scope?

Accepted Answer

C. To integrate various pre-existing schemes like SSA and RMSA to provide comprehensive and inclusive quality education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. — Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) is designed as an overarching program that unifies and integrates previous schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA). Its goal is to provide comprehensive, inclusive, and equitable quality education across all levels, from pre-school to senior secondary, ensuring a seamless learning continuum. The other options describe either too narrow a scope or incorrect objectives for SSK.

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A. To exclusively focus on skill development and vocational training for students in secondary schools.

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B. To improve the quality of education in government-aided private schools only.

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D. To establish a new national board for curriculum development for all schools in the state.

Question 9

GST Council chaired by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Union Finance Minister — Union FM chairs GST Council. Includes all state FMs.‌​‍

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PM

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President

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RBI Governor

Question 10

Which was the first Indian newspaper?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hicky's Bengal Gazette (James Augustus Hicky, 1780) — English weekly, Kolkata. Government closed it 1782 after sedition. First Indian-owned: Samachar Darpan (1818, Bengali, Serampore).

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Times of India

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Hindu

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Amrit Bazar Patrika

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #415