Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #905

Question 1

In a parallelogram, opposite sides are:

Accepted Answer

Equal and parallel — Definition of parallelogram: both pairs of opposite sides parallel (and equal).

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Perpendicular

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Unequal

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Curved

Question 2

Odometer is to mileage as compass is to:

Accepted Answer

Direction — Odometer measures mileage; compass shows direction.

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Speed

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Hiking

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Needle

Question 3

Established in the erstwhile Travancore princely state, which institution marked the beginning of formal university education in Kerala, significantly shaping the region's academic and research landscape?

Accepted Answer

C. University of Travancore — The University of Travancore, founded in 1937, was the pioneering university in the region, later becoming the University of Kerala. Its establishment was crucial for advancing higher education and research. The other institutions listed were established much later, serving different phases of Kerala's educational expansion.

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A. University of Calicut

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B. Cochin University of Science and Technology

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D. Mahatma Gandhi University

Question 4

Part XI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Centre-State relations — Relations between Centre and States.‌​‍

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Services

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Emergency

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Judiciary

Question 5

Longest road tunnel in India:

Accepted Answer

Atal Tunnel — Atal Tunnel — when built.

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Chenani-Nashri

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Zoji La (under construction)

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Dr Syama Prasad

Question 6

First CinemaScope Malayalam film:

Accepted Answer

Padayottam — Padayottam 1982 first 70mm.

Answer

Thacholi Othenan

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Chemmeen

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Neelakuyil

Question 7

The temple entry proclamation of Travancore was issued in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1936 — Maharaja Chithira Thirunal issued the Temple Entry Proclamation on 12 November 1936, opening Hindu temples to all castes.‌​‍

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1956

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1947

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1924

Question 8

Reservation for women in Panchayats is at least:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

33% — Constitution mandates at least 33% (one-third) reservation for women. ‌​‍Many states (like Kerala) provide 50%.

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25%

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40%

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50%

Question 9

IGI Delhi has terminals:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 — T1, T2, T3 — main operational.‌​‍

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5

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2

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4

Question 10

The video ___ if you press this button.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

pauses — Zero conditional (general truth): if + present, present.‌​‍

Answer

pause

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will pause

Answer

paused

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #905