Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #803

Question 1

'He is a doctor, ___?'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

isn't he — Positive statement → negative tag.‌​‍

Answer

doesn't he

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is he

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has he

Question 2

Under which constitutional provision does the High Court exercise its power of judicial review over administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 226 of the Constitution — The correct answer is B. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes, including judicial review of administrative actions. Option A (Article 32) pertains to the Supreme Court's power, C (Article 143) deals with advisory jurisdiction, and D (Article 136) is about special leave to appeal, making them incorrect.

Answer

A. Article 32 of the Constitution

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C. Article 143 of the Constitution

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D. Article 136 of the Constitution

Question 3

Kerala urbanisation %:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

~48% — Among highest in India.‌​‍

Answer

70%

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20%

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30%

Question 4

The word 'Democracy' comes from which Greek roots?

Accepted Answer

'Demos' (people) + 'kratos' (power) — Demos (people) + kratos (power/rule) = 'rule by the people'.

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'Polis' (city) + 'arkhein' (rule)

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'Logos' (word) + 'ethos' (custom)

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'Nomos' (law) + 'demos' (people)

Question 5

Responsible Tourism Mission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kumarakom, Wayanad etc — Kerala's unique model.‌​‍

Answer

Private

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Nationwide

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State

Question 6

Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to Indian citizens and NOT to foreigners?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) — Article 19 freedoms (speech, assembly, movement, etc.) are available only to Indian citizens. ‌​‍Articles 14 and 21 apply to all persons including foreigners.

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Right to Equality (Art. 14)

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Right to Life (Art. 21)

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Right against Exploitation (Art. 23)

Question 7

The 'Kerala Sastra Puraskaram' is awarded by the Government of Kerala to recognize excellence in which field?

Accepted Answer

B. Science and Technology — The Kerala Sastra Puraskaram is given for outstanding contributions in the field of Science and Technology. It is not related to sports, arts, or social service, though these fields have separate awards.

Answer

A. Sports

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C. Arts and Culture

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D. Social Service

Question 8

Synonym of ANTIPATHY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dislike — Strong dislike.‌​‍

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Love

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Agreement

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Neutral

Question 9

One word: Formal poem addressing someone/thing:

Accepted Answer

Ode — Ode.

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Sonnet

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Lyric

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Elegy

Question 10

Which event directly led to the formation of Kerala State on 1 November 1956?

Accepted Answer

States Reorganisation Act 1956 — The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 created Kerala by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar.

Answer

Indian Independence Act 1947

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Government of India Act 1935

Answer

Royal Titles Act 1858

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #803