Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #921

Question 1

Antonym of PEACE:

Accepted Answer

War — Peace ↔ war.

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Calm

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Quiet

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Harmony

Question 2

TVM Science and Tech Museum:

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VSSC proximity — Near VSSC in Thiruvananthapuram.

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NH-66

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Fort

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Kovalam

Question 3

Meaning of the idiom 'in black and white':

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in written form — In black and white = written down / officially documented.

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in red tape

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to feel sad

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very rarely

Question 4

Consider the implications of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution declaring India a 'Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic'. Which of the following statements best reflects the spirit behind the inclusion of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?

Accepted Answer

C. To ensure social and economic equality, and religious freedom and impartiality of the state towards all religions. — The 42nd Amendment added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble. 'Socialist' aims to achieve social and economic equality through democratic means, ensuring equitable distribution of wealth and opportunities. 'Secular' implies that the state has no official religion and treats all religions equally, guaranteeing religious freedom to all citizens. Options A, B, and D present interpretations contrary to the true meaning and objectives of these terms in the Indian constitutional context.

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A. To establish a state religion and promote economic liberalization.

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B. To emphasize state control over all means of production and suppress religious diversity.

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D. To abolish private property and declare India as an atheist state.

Question 5

The first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha, Meira Kumar, was elected from which constituency?

Accepted Answer

Sasaram — Meira Kumar represented Sasaram, Bihar.

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Thoothukudi

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Amaravati

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Indore

Question 6

The state flower of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanikonna (Golden Shower) — Kanikonna (Cassia fistula / Golden Shower Tree) is the state flower of Kerala. ‌​‍Its flowers are used in Vishu celebrations.

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Rose

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Jasmine

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Lotus

Question 7

Kerala's social reform movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were instrumental in challenging entrenched caste hierarchies. A distinctive feature of these movements, when compared to similar efforts in some other regions of India, was:

Accepted Answer

B. The prominent role of leaders who emerged from the marginalized communities themselves, directly asserting their rights and advocating for social equality. — A defining characteristic of Kerala's social reform movements was the emergence of powerful leaders from the marginalized communities themselves, such as Sree Narayana Guru (Ezhava) and Ayyankali (Pulaya). These leaders directly organized their communities, asserted their rights, and challenged traditional caste hierarchies, rather than solely relying on reforms initiated by upper-caste reformers or the state. While legislative changes and some support from progressive upper castes existed, the self-assertion of the oppressed communities was paramount.

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A. Their exclusive reliance on legislative reforms initiated by the princely states.

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C. Their primary focus on religious conversion as the sole means to escape caste oppression.

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D. The complete absence of support from progressive sections of the dominant upper castes.

Question 8

Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in:‌​‍

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1492 — Columbus landed in Caribbean (Bahamas) on 12 October 1492 under Spanish flag. ‌​‍Mistakenly thought he reached India. Triggered European colonisation of Americas.

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1498

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1453

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1522

Question 9

The ratio of areas of two squares with sides in ratio 2:3 is:

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4:9 — Area ∝ side² → ratio = 4:9.

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2:3

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8:27

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16:81

Question 10

Acting President when both vacant:‌​‍

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CJI — CJI (Presidential Discharge of Functions Act 1969).‌​‍

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Both (scheme)

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Speaker

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Senior Minister

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #921