Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #426

Question 1

JavaScript primarily runs in:

Accepted Answer

Web browsers (client-side) and Node.js (server-side) — JS is the programming language of the web — also used server-side via Node.js.

Answer

Operating system kernel

Answer

Database

Answer

Printer

Question 2

Fundamental Duties are enshrined in Part IVA, under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

51A — Article 51A lists 11 Fundamental Duties; added by 42nd Amendment (1976); 11th added by 86th (2002).‌​‍

Answer

73

Answer

61

Answer

52

Question 3

Which statements about NITI Aayog are correct? ‌​‍(i) Aims to achieve SDGs and cooperative federalism (ii) PM is ex-officio Chairperson (iii) Has 8 full-time members

Accepted Answer

Only (i) and (ii) — (i) and (ii) are correct. ‌​‍NITI Aayog does NOT have 8 full-time members (it has CEO + vice-chairperson + small number of members).

Answer

Only (ii) and (iii)

Answer

Only (i)

Answer

Only (ii)

Question 4

Communal riots trigger:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mix of religious, political, economic, rumour factors — Partition riots 1947. ‌​‍Babri Masjid demolition (1992) and aftermath. Gujarat 2002. ‌​‍Delhi 2020. Sachar Committee (2006) on Muslim conditions.

Answer

Random

Answer

Climate

Answer

Economic alone

Question 5

The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares 'Justice, Social, Economic and Political'. Which of the following best explains the significance of specifying these three dimensions of Justice?

Accepted Answer

B. It emphasizes the state's role in establishing a welfare society by addressing inequalities in all spheres of life. — The Preamble's mention of Social, Economic, and Political Justice signifies a comprehensive vision for a welfare state. It mandates the state to actively work towards eliminating inequalities and promoting fairness in societal structures, economic opportunities, and political participation, rather than just legal enforcement or limited aspects like property rights.

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A. It ensures that justice is only administered through the legal and political systems, not social reforms.

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C. It limits the concept of justice to economic equality, excluding social and political aspects.

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D. It guarantees that all citizens will have equal property rights, irrespective of their social or economic standing.

Question 6

Which writ literally means 'to have the body'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Habeas Corpus — Habeas Corpus (Latin: 'have the body') is a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful.‌​‍

Answer

Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo Warranto

Question 7

Kabini flows to:

Accepted Answer

Cauvery — Cauvery tributary.

Answer

Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Question 8

Reported speech change — 'said that':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indicates indirect speech — E.g., 'He said, "I am tired"' → 'He said that he was tired.' 'That' often optional after 'said'.‌​‍

Answer

Direct

Answer

Question

Answer

Exclamation

Question 9

22 January 2016 is Friday. Find day on 20 August 2016.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Saturday — Days from 22 Jan to 20 Aug: 9 (Jan) + 29 (Feb leap) + 31 + 30 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 20 = 211 days. ‌​‍211 mod 7 = 1. Friday + 1 = Saturday.

Answer

Friday

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Thursday

Answer

Tuesday

Question 10

CV Raman Pillai's trilogy:

Accepted Answer

Marthanda Varma, Dharmaraja, Rama Raja Bahadur — Historical trilogy.

Answer

Only MV

Answer

Two

Answer

None

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #426