Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #494

Question 1

'My Experiments with Truth' is the autobiography of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi — Gandhi's autobiography 'My Experiments with Truth' was originally in Gujarati.‌​‍

Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru

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Ambedkar

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Tagore

Question 2

Guruvayur Devaswom:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Autonomous — Autonomous body.‌​‍

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Cochin

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Travancore

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Malabar

Question 3

10, 20, 40, 80, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

160 — Each × 2. 80 × 2 = 160.‌​‍

Answer

120

Answer

140

Answer

200

Question 4

Magnetite ore has the formula:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fe₃O₄ — Magnetite Fe₃O₄ is naturally magnetic; important iron ore.‌​‍

Answer

FeO

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FeS₂

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Fe₂O₃

Question 5

Dowry Prohibition Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1961 — Giving or taking dowry illegal. ‌​‍Despite law, continues widely. Linked to dowry deaths (IPC 304B). ‌​‍PWDVA 2005 broader.

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2000

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1955

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1975

Question 6

The Kerala government is actively promoting the diversification of agricultural practices beyond traditional cash crops like rubber and coconut. Which of the following is the MOST crucial long-term economic benefit expected from this diversification strategy for small and marginal farmers in the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Enhanced resilience against market price fluctuations and climate risks. — Agricultural diversification helps small and marginal farmers mitigate risks by reducing their dependence on a single crop, making them less vulnerable to price volatility and adverse climate events. This enhanced resilience provides long-term economic stability, which is crucial for their livelihoods. While other options represent potential benefits, risk mitigation is the most fundamental economic advantage of diversification for this vulnerable group.

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A. Increased export opportunities for niche agricultural products.

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C. Reduction in the overall cost of cultivation through integrated farming.

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D. Greater availability of agricultural credit and insurance schemes.

Question 7

In a group of 50, 30 like tea, 25 like coffee, 10 like both. Like only tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — Only tea = 30 - 10 = 20.‌​‍

Answer

15

Answer

30

Answer

10

Question 8

Alliteration:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Repetition of initial consonant sounds — E.g., 'Peter Piper picked'. ‌​‍Assonance: repetition of vowel sounds. Consonance: consonant sounds in middle/end.

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Rhyme

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Assonance

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Onomatopoeia

Question 9

Synonym of EVIDENT:

Accepted Answer

Obvious — Evident = clearly seen/known.

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Hidden

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Secret

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Doubtful

Question 10

Internet was made available to the public in India on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

15 August 1995 — VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) launched public internet service in India on 15 August 1995.‌​‍

Answer

26 January 1995

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1 January 1996

Answer

15 August 1997

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #494