Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #532

Question 1

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rtd. IAS — Senior IAS officer.‌​‍

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Political

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Judicial

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None

Question 2

'Abhijnanashakuntalam' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa — Kalidasa wrote Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) — considered the finest Sanskrit drama.‌​‍

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Bhasa

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Bharavi

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Magha

Question 3

India's national bird is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Peacock — Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird since 1963.‌​‍

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Parrot

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Eagle

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Sparrow

Question 4

Which country's constitution is often cited as the longest written constitution in the world?

Accepted Answer

India — The Indian Constitution is the longest written national constitution, with 448 articles across 25 parts (currently).

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USA

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UK

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Canada

Question 5

The first Prime Minister of Kochi after Praja Mandal's merger with Congress was:

Accepted Answer

Ikkanda Warrier — Ikkanda Warrier became Kochi's first Congress PM (1948-49).

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Panampilly Govinda Menon

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Pattom Thanu Pillai

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C. Kesavan

Question 6

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits a belief that the television newscaster is sending them personal messages directly. This symptom is best described as:

Accepted Answer

B. Idea of reference — An idea of reference is a delusion where the person believes that casual events, objects, or conversations in the environment have a direct, particular, and unusual significance to them. Delusion of grandeur involves an exaggerated belief in one's own importance, while persecutory delusion involves a belief of being harassed or harmed. Somatic delusions relate to false beliefs about one's body.

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A. Delusion of grandeur

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C. Persecutory delusion

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D. Somatic delusion

Question 7

A significant reform proposed by NEP 2020 for higher education is the establishment of a single overarching umbrella body, excluding legal and medical education. What is this body called, and what is its primary objective?

Accepted Answer

C. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) for light but tight regulation, common norms, and multidisciplinary education — The NEP 2020 proposes the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a single overarching umbrella body for higher education, excluding legal and medical education. Its primary objective is to ensure light but tight regulation, common norms, and foster multidisciplinary education, replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. UGC, AICTE, and NAAC are existing bodies with specific functions, but HECI is envisioned as a comprehensive regulator.

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A. University Grants Commission (UGC) for funding and accreditation

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B. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for technical education standards

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for quality assurance and ranking

Question 8

Which part of the Constitution contains provisions on citizenship?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Part II (Articles 5-11) — Part II covers citizenship at the commencement of Constitution. ‌​‍Further provisions made by Citizenship Act 1955.

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Part I

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Part III

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Part IV

Question 9

If North-East becomes South, then South-East becomes:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

West — NE→S means 135° clockwise rotation. SE rotated 135° clockwise = West.‌​‍

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North

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North-West

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East

Question 10

CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is appointed under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 148 — Article 148: President appoints CAG. ‌​‍Term 6 years or until age 65, whichever earlier. Cannot be removed except like SC judge.

Answer

Article 324

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Article 124

Answer

Article 280

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #532