Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #117

Question 1

Palakkad is known as:‌​‍

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Granary of Kerala — Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' (Rice Bowl of Kerala) because of its extensive paddy cultivation, facilitated by the Palakkad Gap.‌​‍

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Cultural Capital of Kerala

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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Venice of the East

Question 2

Kannur International Airport:

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2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.

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2010

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2020

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2015

Question 3

Which is the largest animal phylum?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Arthropoda — ~75% of animal species. ‌​‍Jointed legs, exoskeleton of chitin. Insects, crustaceans, arachnids.

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Mollusca

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Annelida

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Chordata

Question 4

The Right to Education Act became effective on:

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1 April 2010 — RTE Act (2009) came into force 1 April 2010. Made elementary education (6-14) a fundamental right under Article 21A.

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15 August 2009

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26 January 2010

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1 July 2010

Question 5

Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and what was its unique feature that made it the first in the tournament's history?

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A. Qatar; it was the first World Cup held in the Middle East and the first in November-December due to extreme summer heat. — The 2022 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Qatar, marking the first time the tournament was held in the Middle East and during November-December to avoid extreme summer temperatures in the region. Option B is incorrect as Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, not 2022. Option C is incorrect because Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, and VAR was introduced in 2018, not 2014. Option D is incorrect as South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup.

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B. Russia; it was the first World Cup held in Europe and featured expanded teams with 48 participants.

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C. Brazil; it was the first World Cup hosted in South America after 64 years and introduced Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.

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D. South Africa; it was the first World Cup held in Africa and the first to use artificial turf extensively.

Question 6

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Impeachment process like a Supreme Court judge — CEC enjoys same security of tenure as SC judge — removable only by impeachment.‌​‍

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Supreme Court

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Simple majority vote

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President on recommendation of PM

Question 7

V.T. Bhattathiripad:‌​‍

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Namboodiri social reformer — Reformed Namboodiri community.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Politician

Question 8

Cup : Lip :: Bird : ?‌​‍

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Beak — Cup reaches Lip. Bird uses Beak. Functional part analogy.‌​‍

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Tree

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Wing

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Nest

Question 9

UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme is for:‌​‍

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Regional air connectivity — UDAN is a regional connectivity scheme to make air travel affordable and connect underserved airports.‌​‍

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Waterways

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Bullet trains

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Electric buses

Question 10

The Mandal Commission was appointed by:

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Morarji Desai — Mandal Commission (B. P. Mandal) set up in 1979 by Janata (Morarji Desai). Report submitted 1980. Implemented by V. P. Singh in 1990.

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Indira Gandhi

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V. P. Singh

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Rajiv Gandhi

Secretariat Assistant Mixed Practice Test #117