Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #712

Question 1

Which eminent physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, whose birthday is observed as National Doctors' Day in India, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor?

Accepted Answer

B. Dr. B. C. Roy — Dr. B. C. Roy was a distinguished physician and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, whose birthday (July 1st) is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India. He was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1961 for his immense contributions to medicine and public life. The other options are also Bharat Ratna recipients but recognized for their work in physics, aerospace engineering, and agriculture, respectively.

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A. Dr. C. V. Raman

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C. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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D. Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

Question 2

A Money Bill can be introduced in:‌​‍

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Lok Sabha only — A Money Bill can ONLY be introduced in Lok Sabha (not Rajya Sabha). ‌​‍The Speaker certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill.

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Either House

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Rajya Sabha only

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Joint Session

Question 3

The concept of Directive Principles was borrowed from which country's constitution?

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Ireland — DPSPs were adopted from the Irish Constitution of 1937 (which in turn drew from the Spanish Constitution of 1931).

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USA

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UK

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USSR

Question 4

Gulf Cooperation Council members:

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6 — Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain.

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5

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8

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10

Question 5

The 'New World' (Americas) was named 'America' in 1507 by which cartographer, honouring Amerigo Vespucci?

Accepted Answer

Martin Waldseemüller — German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 world map first labelled the continent 'America'.

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Gerardus Mercator

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Ptolemy

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Henricus Martellus

Question 6

Jahangir's queen who effectively ran the empire in his later years was:

Accepted Answer

Nur Jahan (Mehrunnisa) — Married Jahangir 1611. Coins issued in her name; part of junta with father Itimad-ud-Daula and brother Asaf Khan. Commissioned Itimad-ud-Daula's tomb (Agra, 'Baby Taj').

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Mumtaz Mahal

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Jodha Bai

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Jahanara

Question 7

Social learning / observational learning theorist:‌​‍

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Albert Bandura (Bobo doll experiment) — Children imitate aggressive behavior. ‌​‍Self-efficacy concept. Cognitive learning theory.

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Pavlov

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James

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Skinner

Question 8

What is the qualification required to be the Attorney General of India?

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Qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court — The Attorney General of India must be qualified to be a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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Qualified to be a Judge of the High Court

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10 years as an advocate of the High Court

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5 years as a Judge of the High Court

Question 9

Choose the right preposition: 'He was born ___ 1995.'‌​‍

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in — 'In' for years, months, decades, seasons.‌​‍

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at

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by

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on

Question 10

JCPOA (Iran Nuclear Deal) was signed in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2015 (P5+1 with Iran) — JCPOA (2015): P5+1 (UNSC members + Germany). ‌​‍Iran limited nuclear program for sanctions relief. USA withdrew 2018 (Trump). ‌​‍Effort to revive ongoing.

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2003

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2020

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2018

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #712