Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #781

Question 1

121, 144, 169, 196, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

225 — Squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², 15² = 225.‌​‍

Answer

216

Answer

220

Answer

240

Question 2

Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth — Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.‌​‍

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Religion only

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Caste only

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Economic status

Question 3

While the vast majority of Kerala's rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea, a select few exhibit an unusual drainage pattern. Which of the following statements accurately describes the unique characteristic of the Kabani River?

Accepted Answer

C. It flows eastwards, originating in Wayanad and eventually joining the Cauvery river system in Karnataka. — The Kabani River is one of the three east-flowing rivers of Kerala (along with Bhavani and Pambar). It originates in Wayanad district and flows eastwards into Karnataka, where it joins the Cauvery River. This eastward flow is a distinct characteristic, as most other major rivers in Kerala flow westwards into the Arabian Sea. The other options describe features that are either incorrect for the Kabani or not its primary unique characteristic.

Answer

A. It is the longest river originating entirely within Kerala, flowing through three districts before reaching the sea.

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B. It is the only river in Kerala whose entire basin lies within a declared wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve.

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D. Its waters are primarily utilized for large-scale hydroelectric projects, making it the highest power-generating river.

Question 4

Walk 5m N, 5m E, 5m S: resultant:

Accepted Answer

5m E — Nets 5m East.

Answer

0

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5m N

Answer

10m

Question 5

Chandrika (newspaper):

Accepted Answer

IUML — Muslim League newspaper.

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Congress

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CPI

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BJP

Question 6

The Attappady Soil Conservation Project in Kerala receives assistance from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

The Danish International Development Agency — Funded by DANIDA (Danish International Development Agency).‌​‍

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The Japan International Cooperation Agency

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The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

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The German Agency for Technical Cooperation

Question 7

Antonym of BENEVOLENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malevolent — Benevolent = well-meaning. Antonym = malevolent.‌​‍

Answer

Kind

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Charitable

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Generous

Question 8

Kerala's Human Development Index rank in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1st — Kerala ranks 1st in HDI among Indian states.‌​‍

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15th

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10th

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5th

Question 9

Swapna Suresh:

Accepted Answer

2020 gold case — Accused in 2020 gold case.

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Actor

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Politician

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Businesswoman

Question 10

The Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated on 14 April 2026 is how many km long?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

213 km — The 213-km six-lane corridor was inaugurated by PM Modi. ‌​‍Cost over Rs 12,000 crore. Features a 12-km wildlife elevated section.

Answer

180 km

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200 km

Answer

245 km

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #781