Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #733

Question 1

Synonym of SPURIOUS:

Accepted Answer

False — Not genuine.

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Genuine

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Real

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Authentic

Question 2

India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' is a cornerstone of its foreign policy. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the core principle guiding this policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Fostering mutually beneficial partnerships through enhanced connectivity, trade, and people-to-people exchanges, while respecting sovereign equality. — Option C most accurately reflects the core principle of India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy'. This policy aims to build strong, friendly, and mutually beneficial relations with its immediate neighbours by emphasizing enhanced connectivity, increased trade, cultural exchanges, and respect for their sovereignty. Options A, B, and D present either misinterpretations or secondary aspects that do not capture the foundational principle of cooperative and inclusive growth.

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A. Prioritizing military alliances with immediate neighbours to ensure regional security against external threats.

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B. Establishing India as the undisputed economic hegemon in South Asia to drive regional development.

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D. Utilizing economic aid and infrastructure projects primarily as a tool to gain strategic advantage over rival regional powers.

Question 3

Which socio-religious reform movement in 19th-century Kerala was founded by Sri Narayana Guru and aimed at social equality by promoting temple entry for Dalits and challenging caste discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D. Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam — The SNDP Yogam, founded by Sri Narayana Guru, was a key reform movement in Kerala that advocated for the rights of lower castes, including temple entry and education. Samathwa Samajam and Ayyavazhi Movement were earlier movements, while Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham was closely associated with Ayyankali, not Narayana Guru.

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A. Samathwa Samajam

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B. Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham

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C. Vaikunta Swamikal’s Ayyavazhi Movement

Question 4

'Chemmeen' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai wrote Chemmeen (1956), a classic novel about the fishing community of Kerala.‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Question 5

Synonym of VAPID:

Accepted Answer

Dull — Offering nothing stimulating.

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Lively

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Exciting

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Interesting

Question 6

A Member of Parliament (MP) makes a statement in the Lok Sabha alleging corruption against a high-ranking government official, which later turns out to be unsubstantiated and defamatory. The official considers taking legal action against the MP for defamation. Which of the following best describes the legal position regarding the MP's statement?

Accepted Answer

A. The MP is immune from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said in Parliament. — Article 105(2) of the Indian Constitution grants absolute immunity to Members of Parliament from any civil or criminal proceedings in any court for anything said or any vote given by them in Parliament or any committee thereof. This privilege ensures freedom of speech and expression within the legislative chambers, protecting MPs from external legal action for their statements made inside Parliament. While the House itself may initiate a breach of privilege motion if an MP misleads it, no external court can entertain a defamation suit.

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B. The MP can be prosecuted for defamation, but only with the prior sanction of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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C. The MP's statement is protected under freedom of speech, but a breach of privilege motion can be moved against the MP for misleading the House.

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D. The MP can be sued for defamation in a civil court, as parliamentary privilege does not extend to unsubstantiated allegations.

Question 7

In which year did Kumaran Asan pass away?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924 — Kumaran Asan drowned in the Pallana boat tragedy on 16 January 1924.‌​‍

Answer

1928

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1922

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1926

Question 8

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 17 — Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence punishable by law. ‌​‍Article 18 abolishes titles.

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Article 20

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Article 18

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Article 19

Question 9

India approved a Special Economic Zone for its first:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Semiconductor fabrication plant — The SEZ for India's first semiconductor fab marks a major step toward domestic chip manufacturing under the India Semiconductor Mission.‌​‍

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Electric vehicle plant

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Solar panel factory

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AI research centre

Question 10

India has ___% of world's land but ___% of biodiversity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2.4% land, 8% biodiversity — Very high biodiversity density. ‌​‍4 hotspots: Himalaya, Western Ghats, Indo-Burma, Sundaland (Nicobar).

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50/50

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10% land, 10%

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0.1/1

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #733