Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #569

Question 1

Which part is wrong in: 'It was Shakespeare and not no one else who wrote this play at the beginning of the sixteenth century'?

Accepted Answer

and not no one else — Double negative 'not no one else'. Should be 'and no one else'.

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it was Shakespeare

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who wrote this play

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at the beginning of the sixteenth century

Question 2

The Mar Thoma Church in Kerala traces origin to:‌​‍

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St. Thomas (apostle) tradition — Tradition says St. ‌​‍Thomas arrived at Kodungallur in 52 CE; Mar Thoma Church reformed from Syrian Orthodox in 19th century.

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Portuguese missionaries

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British missionaries

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Dutch missionaries

Question 3

Vaikunta Swamikal's social reform movement was called:

Accepted Answer

Samatva Samajam — Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal founded Samatva Samajam in 1836.

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Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Atmavidya Sangham

Question 4

Who was the official calligrapher of the Indian Constitution?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prem Behari Narain Raizada — Prem Behari Narain Raizada hand-wrote the Constitution in flowing italic calligraphy.

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Ram Parshad

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N.V. Gadgil

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Nand Lal Bose

Question 5

In order to form a new State in India, which Schedule of the Constitution must be amended?‌​‍

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First Schedule — The First Schedule lists states and UTs; any new state requires its amendment.‌​‍

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Third Schedule

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Second Schedule

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Tenth Schedule

Question 6

Kerala's tropical monsoon climate, characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall, significantly contributes to the widespread formation of laterite soils, especially in the midlands and highlands. Considering the typical characteristics of laterite soils, which agricultural approach is most appropriate for sustainable cultivation in these regions?

Accepted Answer

B. Plantation agriculture involving crops like rubber, cashew, and various spices, often coupled with contour farming and organic matter enrichment. — Laterite soils, common in Kerala's midlands and highlands, are typically acidic, porous, and nutrient-poor due to heavy leaching. However, they are well-suited for plantation crops like rubber, cashew, and spices which can tolerate these conditions. Sustainable practices like contour farming prevent soil erosion, and enriching with organic matter improves fertility, making option B the most appropriate.

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A. Intensive paddy cultivation requiring constant waterlogging and high nutrient input in large, flat fields.

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C. Large-scale cultivation of annual food grains such as wheat and maize using conventional deep plowing methods.

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D. Extensive horticulture of temperate fruits like apples and pears, which thrive in deep, fertile loamy soils.

Question 7

Art 13 declares:

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Laws inconsistent with FRs are void — Judicial review basis.

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Equality

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Right to life

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Freedom of speech

Question 8

The increasing prevalence of nuclear families and geographical mobility in Kerala is a significant social change. How might this trend primarily impact the health and well-being of the elderly population?

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B. Increased social isolation and reduced informal care support from family members. — The shift towards nuclear families and increased geographical mobility often leads to reduced proximity and availability of family members to provide informal care and social support for the elderly. This can result in increased social isolation, loneliness, and a decline in overall well-being. Options A, C, and D are less direct or generally incorrect consequences of these specific social changes on the elderly.

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A. Enhanced access to specialized geriatric care due to smaller family units.

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C. Greater financial independence for the elderly as they manage their own resources.

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D. Decreased incidence of chronic diseases due to modern lifestyle adaptations.

Question 9

ISRO Chairman 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both B and C — S. Somanath till Jan 2025; V. Narayanan after.‌​‍

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K. Sivan

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S. Somanath

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V. Narayanan

Question 10

National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared for:‌​‍

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War, external aggression or armed rebellion — The word 'internal disturbance' was replaced by 'armed rebellion' through 44th Amendment (1978). ‌​‍National Emergency declared thrice: 1962, 1971, 1975.

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Natural disasters

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Financial crisis

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Breakdown of state machinery

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #569