Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #707

Question 1

Which is NOT a leap year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1900 — 1900 is divisible by 100 but NOT by 400. ‌​‍Rule: ÷400 = leap, ÷100 = not leap, ÷4 = leap.

Answer

2000

Answer

2024

Answer

2020

Question 2

World Health Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 April — WHO founding day — 7 April celebrated as World Health Day.‌​‍

Answer

1 May

Answer

10 December

Answer

5 June

Question 3

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with a cheerful disposition, but prone to anxiety, especially about future events or thunderstorms, presents with burning pains (better by cold applications) and a strong desire for cold drinks. They also have a tendency for easy bleeding. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

D. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an amiable yet anxious disposition (especially anticipatory anxiety and fear of thunderstorms), burning pains ameliorated by cold, strong desire for cold drinks, and a hemorrhagic diathesis. Argentum Nitricum has anticipatory anxiety but often with diarrhea, Gelsemium has dullness and drowsiness, and Lycopodium has right-sided complaints and 4-8 PM aggravation, making Phosphorus the most fitting choice.

Answer

A. Argentum Nitricum

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B. Gelsemium Sempervirens

Answer

C. Lycopodium Clavatum

Question 4

What is the primary focus of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women reservation — 33% reservation for women in LS and state legislature.‌​‍

Answer

Rural empowerment

Answer

Education

Answer

Health

Question 5

Kerala's Education Index rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Top 3 — Consistently top.‌​‍

Answer

Bottom

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Middle

Answer

Top 10

Question 6

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).

Answer

Varkala

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Trichur

Answer

Trivandrum

Question 7

Synonym of ENIGMATIC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mysterious — Mysterious.‌​‍

Answer

Clear

Answer

Simple

Answer

Honest

Question 8

The Meiji Restoration in Japan (1868) led to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rapid modernisation + industrialisation — Emperor Meiji ended Tokugawa shogunate; rapid Western-style reforms. ‌​‍Japan became first Asian industrial power; defeated Russia 1905.

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Revolution

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Isolation

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Decline

Question 9

The 'Basic Structure Doctrine', enunciated by the Supreme Court, is a cornerstone of Indian constitutional law. In the context of the Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, what is the primary practical implication of this doctrine?

Accepted Answer

B. It empowers the judiciary to strike down constitutional amendments that are deemed to alter or destroy the fundamental features of the Constitution. — The Basic Structure Doctrine, established in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), implies that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot alter or destroy its 'basic structure' or fundamental features. Therefore, the judiciary can review and invalidate amendments that violate this doctrine. Option A is incorrect because it contradicts the doctrine's limitation on parliamentary power. Options C and D are incorrect as they describe procedures not prescribed by the Indian Constitution for amendments.

Answer

A. It allows the Parliament to unilaterally amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, provided it secures a two-thirds majority in both Houses.

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C. It necessitates a prior presidential reference to the Supreme Court for advice on the constitutionality of any proposed amendment.

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D. It mandates that any amendment affecting the Preamble must first be approved by a national plebiscite.

Question 10

What happens if a Prime Minister is not a member of the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Must become within 6 months — Must be elected within 6 months.

Answer

Can stay

Answer

Can't be PM

Answer

Not possible

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #707