Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #840

Question 1

Paytm IPO:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nov 2021 — disappointing — Disappointing listing 2021.‌​‍

Answer

2020

Answer

Successful

Answer

Cancelled

Question 2

The Constitution of India is written in:

Accepted Answer

English and Hindi (Article 394A) — Article 394A (added by 58th Amendment, 1987): authoritative texts in Hindi and English.

Answer

Hindi only

Answer

English only

Answer

Sanskrit

Question 3

How many times has National Emergency been declared?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Three times — Three times: 1962 (China war), 1971 (Pakistan war), 1975 (internal — Indira Gandhi).‌​‍

Answer

Once

Answer

Twice

Answer

Never

Question 4

A 14-year-old girl frequently experiences intense mood swings, from extreme happiness to deep sadness, and often feels misunderstood by her parents, believing 'no one gets what I'm going through.' This emotional intensity and sense of uniqueness are primarily linked to:

Accepted Answer

B. The rapid development of the limbic system in the brain — The limbic system, responsible for emotions and memory, develops more rapidly during adolescence than the prefrontal cortex, which handles impulse control and reasoning. This developmental imbalance often contributes to heightened emotional reactivity and difficulty in regulating strong feelings, leading to experiences like intense mood swings and feelings of being misunderstood.

Answer

A. Early childhood attachment issues resurfacing

Answer

C. A lack of effective communication skills training

Answer

D. Over-reliance on social media for validation

Question 5

Longest river in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Periyar (244 km).‌​‍

Answer

Bharathapuzha

Answer

Pamba

Answer

Chaliyar

Question 6

Kerala population density 2011:

Accepted Answer

860/sq km — 860 per sq km.

Answer

1000/sq km

Answer

500

Answer

1200

Question 7

J&K Reorganisation Act:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2019 — Aug 2019.‌​‍

Answer

2022

Answer

2018

Answer

2020

Question 8

Demographic dividend refers to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Working-age population (15-64) dominating — potential economic boost — India's dividend peaks 2020s-2040s. ‌​‍Requires education, skills, employment for realisation. Otherwise becomes burden.

Answer

Old population

Answer

Decline

Answer

Only children

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

B. Permanent members of the UNSC can veto any substantive resolution, including procedural ones. — Permanent members of the UNSC can veto substantive resolutions but not procedural ones (e.g., agenda-setting). The veto power is limited to substantive matters, making option B the incorrect statement.

Answer

A. The UNSC has 15 member states, including 5 permanent members with veto power.

Answer

C. The UNSC can authorize the use of force under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.

Answer

D. Non-permanent members of the UNSC are elected by the UN General Assembly for two-year terms.

Question 10

'He is ___ European.'‌​‍

Accepted Answer

a — 'A' before consonant sound — European starts with /j/ sound.‌​‍

Answer

an

Answer

the

Answer

no article

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #840