Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

UN HQ:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

New York — New York.‌​‍

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Geneva

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London

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Paris

Question 2

Which of the following financial powers is exclusively vested in the Lok Sabha under the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

C. To initiate the money bill and control the purse strings of the government — The Lok Sabha has exclusive power to initiate money bills (Article 109) and control the purse strings, while the Rajya Sabha can only make recommendations. Option B is incorrect as money withdrawal beyond the Constitution’s limit requires a special majority in both houses. Option D is incorrect because the Rajya Sabha can also recommend taxes in certain cases.

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A. To decide the final estimates of revenue and expenditure presented by the government

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B. To approve the withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India beyond the amount specified in the Constitution

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D. To recommend the imposition of a tax or cess for a specific purpose

Question 3

6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

81 — Differences: 5,10,15,20. Next = 25. 56+25 = 81.‌​‍

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76

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86

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91

Question 4

What is the nature of the Attorney General's appointment?

Accepted Answer

Constitutional post — The Attorney General is a constitutional post, appointed under Article 76 of the Constitution.

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Statutory post

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Executive post

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Judicial post

Question 5

The largest producer of rubber in India is:

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Kerala — Kerala produces ~70% of India's natural rubber; Kottayam is the hub.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Tripura

Question 6

Synonym of PREDILECTION:‌​‍

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Preference — Preference.‌​‍

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Hatred

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Dislike

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Aversion

Question 7

The National Education Policy 2020 proposes the establishment of which type of institutions to foster excellence in higher education?

Accepted Answer

B. Multidisciplinary Education and Research Universities (MERUs) — MERUs are proposed to be institutions of global standards, focusing on multidisciplinary education and high-quality research. The other options are either too narrow (TTIs, VTCs) or already exist (Central Universities) and do not align with the NEP 2020's vision for higher education.

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A. Central Universities

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C. Technical Training Institutes (TTIs)

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D. Vocational Training Centers (VTCs)

Question 8

Synonym of HYPOCRITE:

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Pretender — One who pretends.

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Sincere person

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Truthful

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Honest

Question 9

Kerala Mini Kits Agri Scheme:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

All — Comprehensive farmer support.‌​‍

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Tools

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Fertilizer

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Seed distribution

Question 10

Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Equality before law and equal protection of laws — Article 14: 'The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within India.'‌​‍

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Right to life

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Freedom of speech

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Right to education

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #462