Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #511

Question 1

The author of 'Harry Potter' series is:

Accepted Answer

J. K. Rowling — J. K. Rowling's seven-book Harry Potter series was published 1997–2007.

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C. S. Lewis

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Roald Dahl

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Tolkien

Question 2

Vaikunta Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in:

Accepted Answer

1836 — Ayya Vaikundar founded Samatva Samajam in 1836 (Travancore).

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1835

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1837

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1840

Question 3

Antonym of HONESTY:

Accepted Answer

Dishonesty — Honesty ↔ dishonesty.

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Truth

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Sincerity

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Candor

Question 4

Which is called a board on which an artist mixes colours?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palette — Palette — artist's mixing board. ‌​‍(Palate=mouth roof; Pallet=platform; Palliate=relieve)

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Palliate

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Pallet

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Palate

Question 5

A philosophical individual, often described as untidy or unkempt, complains of chronic skin eruptions with intense itching that is worse from warmth of bed and bathing. They experience a burning sensation in the soles of their feet at night, putting them out of bed to find a cool spot. Which remedy best fits this description?

Accepted Answer

D. Sulphur — Sulphur is indicated for individuals who are often untidy, philosophical, and have burning sensations, especially in the soles of the feet, which force them to put their feet out of bed. Skin eruptions are common, with itching worse from warmth and bathing. Psorinum is also chilly and unkempt but has offensive discharges. Graphites has thick, oozing eruptions in folds. Sepia is indifferent and desires solitude.

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A. Graphites

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B. Psorinum

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C. Sepia

Question 6

The new capital city being developed in Indonesia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nusantara — Indonesia is building its new capital Nusantara on East Kalimantan (Borneo).‌​‍

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Jakarta

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Bali

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Surabaya

Question 7

How many languages are in the 8th Schedule?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

22 — 22 languages are in the 8th Schedule (originally 14; 8 added through amendments).‌​‍

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14

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18

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24

Question 8

Microcredit, entrepreneurship and empowerment are three components of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbashree — Kudumbashree rests on these three pillars.‌​‍

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ICDS

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IRDP

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NRDP

Question 9

Two UN member states are engaged in a legal dispute over maritime boundaries. For the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to hear and rule on this case, which fundamental principle must primarily be satisfied?

Accepted Answer

C. Both states involved in the dispute must explicitly or implicitly consent to the ICJ's jurisdiction over the matter. — The fundamental principle governing the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) jurisdiction in contentious cases between states is consent. Both states involved in a dispute must consent to the ICJ's jurisdiction, either through a special agreement (compromis), a clause in a treaty, or by accepting the compulsory jurisdiction under the 'Optional Clause'. The UN Security Council referral or UN General Assembly resolution cannot compel states to submit to contentious jurisdiction, and while the Optional Protocol is a means of establishing jurisdiction, it is not the sole or primary fundamental p

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A. The dispute must first be referred to the UN Security Council for a preliminary review and recommendation.

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B. At least one of the disputing states must be a signatory to the Optional Protocol of the ICJ Statute.

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D. The UN General Assembly must pass a resolution requesting the ICJ to adjudicate the specific dispute.

Question 10

In the context of teaching Malayalam literature, which method best helps students appreciate the socio-cultural contexts of a poem?

Accepted Answer

B. Discussing the historical background and author’s life before reading — Discussing the historical background and author’s life (Option B) provides the socio-cultural lens necessary to appreciate the poem’s depth. Isolating language (A) or translation (C) may miss contextual nuances, while comparing with other languages (D) could dilute the focus on Malayalam-specific contexts. This method integrates literature with social history.

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A. Isolating the poem’s language and analyzing it line by line

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C. Translating the poem into English to understand its literal meaning

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D. Comparing it with poems in other Indian languages

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #511