Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #798

Question 1

Synonym of ALOOF:

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Distant — Emotionally distant.

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Warm

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Friendly

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Close

Question 2

X is Y's father. Z is Y's only brother. Y is X's:

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Either son or daughter — Could be either; not given.

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Son

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Daughter

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Grandson

Question 3

A stout, flabby individual with a tendency to sweat profusely on the head, especially during sleep, complains of cold extremities and a fear of insanity. They are generally slow in development and are easily fatigued by exertion. Which remedy should be considered?

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B. Calcarea carbonica — Calcarea carbonica is the key remedy for individuals who are stout and flabby, prone to profuse perspiration on the head (especially during sleep), have cold extremities, and exhibit a fear of insanity. They are often slow in development and easily fatigued. Graphites is known for skin affections with sticky exudations, Phosphorus for tall, slender, anxious individuals, and Silicea for lack of vital heat.

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A. Graphites

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C. Phosphorus

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D. Silicea

Question 4

The collective noun for stars is:‌​‍

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Constellation — A constellation of stars; a galaxy contains stars, dust, gas.‌​‍

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Galaxy

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School

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Group

Question 5

Art 19(1)(a):‌​‍

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Freedom of speech and expression — Includes press freedom (implied).‌​‍

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Freedom of assembly

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Freedom of movement

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Freedom of trade

Question 6

Fascism in Italy was led by:

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Mussolini — Benito Mussolini led Italian fascists; in power 1922–1943.

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Hitler

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Franco

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Stalin

Question 7

The Battle of Colachel (1741) was fought between Travancore under Marthandavarma and which European power?

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Dutch — Marthandavarma defeated the Dutch at Colachel — the first battle where a European power lost to an Indian ruler.

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Portuguese

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French

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British

Question 8

State flower:‌​‍

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Kanikonna — Kanikonna (Golden Shower Tree).‌​‍

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Lotus

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Rose

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Jasmine

Question 9

What does Article 14 of the Constitution guarantee?‌​‍

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Equality before law and equal protection of laws — Article 14: 'The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within India.'‌​‍

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Right to life

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Freedom of speech

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Right to education

Question 10

Mandal Commission recommended OBC reservation of:‌​‍

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27% — 27% OBC reservation in central government jobs and educational institutions. ‌​‍Implemented 1990; upheld by SC in Indra Sawhney (1992).

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15%

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50%

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22.5%

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #798