Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #585

Question 1

A pipe fills a tank in 6 hrs, another empties in 12 hrs. ‌​‍Both open, tank fills in:

Accepted Answer

12 hrs — 1/6 - 1/12 = 1/12. Tank fills in 12 hrs.‌​‍

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6 hrs

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10 hrs

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8 hrs

Question 2

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for which endangered species?

Accepted Answer

Grizzled Giant Squirrel — Chinnar in Idukki is one of the last habitats of the endangered Grizzled Giant Squirrel in Kerala.

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion-tailed Macaque

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Malabar Civet

Question 3

The journey of women's education in India saw a significant milestone with the first Indian woman graduating with a university degree, marking a pivotal moment for social reform and intellectual empowerment. Who was this trailblazing personality, known for her contributions to both medicine and social activism?

Accepted Answer

B. Kadambini Ganguly — Kadambini Ganguly was one of the first two female graduates from Calcutta University in 1883, and later became one of the first female physicians in South Asia. Savitribai Phule was India's first female teacher, Anandibai Joshi was the first Indian woman to obtain a medical degree from the United States, and Cornelia Sorabji was the first female advocate in India.

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A. Savitribai Phule

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C. Anandibai Joshi

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D. Cornelia Sorabji

Question 4

Bekal Fort is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort — largest fort in Kerala, Kasaragod district.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kannur

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Thrissur

Question 5

If RED is coded as 2718, BLUE is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24122512 — R=18, E=5, D=4. ‌​‍Position. R→2 (not obvious). ‌​‍Use alphabet position: BLUE = 2,12,21,5.

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21224125

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2211212

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22122125

Question 6

Which statement about the impact of the French Revolution is WRONG?

Accepted Answer

Little improvement in the condition of middle class — The French Revolution greatly expanded middle-class political and economic rights.

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End of autocratic rule of Bourbon Kings

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Decline in the supremacy of the Church

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Declaration of Human Rights

Question 7

Which of the following constitutional amendments, under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, necessitates ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, in addition to a special majority in both Houses of Parliament?

Accepted Answer

B. Changes in the Seventh Schedule concerning the distribution of legislative powers. — Amendments relating to the federal structure of the Constitution, such as changes in the Seventh Schedule which outlines the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and states, require ratification by at least half of the state legislatures. This ensures that states have a say in matters affecting their autonomy. Other options like state boundary changes or legislative council creation can be done by a simple majority, while fundamental rights amendments only require a special majority in Parliament.

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A. Alteration of the boundaries of a state.

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C. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states.

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D. Amendment of the provisions related to Fundamental Rights.

Question 8

Series: 2, 7, 14, 23, 34, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

47 — Diff 5,7,9,11,13; 34+13=47.‌​‍

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45

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50

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48

Question 9

A book giving meanings of words is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dictionary — Dictionary defines words; thesaurus gives synonyms; encyclopedia gives facts.‌​‍

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Encyclopaedia

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Thesaurus

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Atlas

Question 10

Synonym of CENSURE:

Accepted Answer

Criticize — Express severe disapproval.

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Praise

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Accept

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Ignore

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #585