Secretariat Assistant Model Question Papers with Explanation - 2

QNo. 16 - Which of the following nations witnessed 'the Orange Revolution'?

[A] Georgia
[B] Krighistan
[C] Ukraine
[D] Serbia

Solution - Answer Ukraine
During the period from Nov 2004 to Jan 2005. The focal point of the movement's campaign of civil resistance was in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. In 2010, Viktor Yanukovych was declared winner of the following presidential election conducted fairly by CEC (Central Election Commission) and international observers.

QNo. 17 - Name the only one organisation which issues stamps of its own.

[A] Commonwealth
[B] FIFA
[C] UNO
[D] European Union

Answer - UNO
UNO came into force on Oct 24 1945, Poland is considered the founding nation even though it joined the UN in 1951. Total No. of founding nations of the UNO is 51. Oct 24 is observed as the UN Day. Manhattan in New York is the headquarters of UNO. The first meeting of UNO was held in London. The first Secretary General of UNO was Trygve Lie of Norway. The constitution of UN is known as Charter. UN Flag is Light blue in colour. Name was suggested by American President Franklin D Roosevelt. Official Language Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, English and Russian. Arabic was last language approved by UN(1973)

QNo. 18 - The River Baghmati flows through

[A] Nepal
[B] Myanmar
[C] Pakistan
[D] Srilanka

Answer - Nepal
Nepal was once the only one Hindu country in the world. Now it is secular in nature. It shares its borders with 5 Indian state : Uttar Pradesh, Uttarkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Sikkim. It became a republic on 28th May 2008, Nepal is now the youngest republic in the world. Ram Baran Yada was the first President of Nepal. Pushpa Kamal Dahal prachanda was the first Prime Minister of Nepal. National animal is Cow, currency : Nepalese Rupee, Capital : Kathmandu

QNo. 19 - The River Baghmati flows through

[A] Nepal
[B] Myanmar
[C] Pakistan
[D] Srilanka

Answer - Nepal
Nepal was once the only one Hindu country in the world. Now it is secular in nature. It shares its borders with 5 Indian state : Uttar Pradesh, Uttarkhand, West Bengal, Bihar and Sikkim. It became a republic on 28th May 2008, Nepal is now the youngest republic in the world. Ram Baran Yada was the first President of Nepal. Pushpa Kamal Dahal prachanda was the first Prime Minister of Nepal. National animal is Cow, currency : Nepalese Rupee, Capital : Kathmandu

Answer - Weakened germs
Small Pox - Dreadful viral disease causes by Variola. In 1960s WHO under took an eradication scheme through mass vaccination. Since then, very few cases have been reported over the world.

Answer - Weakened germs

Small Pox - Dreadful viral disease causes by Variola. In 1960s WHO under took an eradication scheme through mass vaccination. Since then, very few cases have been reported over the world.

Answer - The President, Prime Minister and rulers of native states
The preamble indicates the sources of the origin of the constitution and states ideas, values and objectives to be pursued by the state as well as the Indian political community. The idea of preamble is taken from the constitution of USA. Nehru was the chief architect of the preamble. Nehru described it as the soul of Indian Constitution. Ambedkar described Right to Constitutional Remedies as the heart and soul of Indian Constitution.

Answer - The President, Prime Minister and rulers of native states

The preamble indicates the sources of the origin of the constitution and states ideas, values and objectives to be pursued by the state as well as the Indian political community. The idea of preamble is taken from the constitution of USA. Nehru was the chief architect of the preamble. Nehru described it as the soul of Indian Constitution. Ambedkar described Right to Constitutional Remedies as the heart and soul of Indian Constitution.

Answer - Mars
Known as Red Planet due to the presence of large quantity of iron oxides. It has two satellites-Phobos and Demos. Phobos is known as 'Black Moon'. Mount Olympus, the largest Volcanic mountain in the Solar System is situated in Mars. The first space craft which landed on the mars is Viking I (1976 by NASA). Mars Express Mission is the first fully European successful mission towards Mars (Dec 2003).

Answer - Mars

Known as Red Planet due to the presence of large quantity of iron oxides. It has two satellites-Phobos and Demos. Phobos is known as 'Black Moon'. Mount Olympus, the largest Volcanic mountain in the Solar System is situated in Mars. The first space craft which landed on the mars is Viking I (1976 by NASA). Mars Express Mission is the first fully European successful mission towards Mars (Dec 2003).

Answer - Tamluk
From 9 - 13 August 1942 there were wide spread disturbances in Bombay, Ahmedabad, Pune, Delhi etc. and the events of tese 4 days in August 1942 are known as 'The Greatest August Uprising'. A parellal Government was established in Satara(Maharastra) which continued to function for a long time. In Bengal, Tamluk Jatiya Sarkar functioned for a long time in Midnapore district. The Jatiya Sarkar under took cyclone relief work, gave grants to schools and organised an armed Vidyut Vahani.

Answer - Tamluk

From 9 - 13 August 1942 there were wide spread disturbances in Bombay, Ahmedabad, Pune, Delhi etc. and the events of tese 4 days in August 1942 are known as 'The Greatest August Uprising'. A parellal Government was established in Satara(Maharastra) which continued to function for a long time. In Bengal, Tamluk Jatiya Sarkar functioned for a long time in Midnapore district. The Jatiya Sarkar under took cyclone relief work, gave grants to schools and organised an armed Vidyut Vahani.

Answer - Moodadi
Moodadi (Kozhikode), Irringal the birth place of Kunjali Marikkar. Kinnaloor-Usha School of Athletics is situated. Ayyianthol-Appan Thampuran Memorial is situated.

Answer - Moodadi

Moodadi (Kozhikode), Irringal the birth place of Kunjali Marikkar. Kinnaloor-Usha School of Athletics is situated. Ayyianthol-Appan Thampuran Memorial is situated.

Answer - Parthenocarpy
Parthenocarpy is the natural or artificial induced production of fruit without fertilization of ovuls. The fruit formed are seedless. Stenospermocarpy and vegetative parthenocarpy are two types. Seedless cucumbers are examples of vegetative parthenocarpy and seedless water melon is an example of Stenospermocarpy.

Answer - Parthenocarpy

Parthenocarpy is the natural or artificial induced production of fruit without fertilization of ovuls. The fruit formed are seedless. Stenospermocarpy and vegetative parthenocarpy are two types. Seedless cucumbers are examples of vegetative parthenocarpy and seedless water melon is an example of Stenospermocarpy.

Answer - Intestine
The Intestine or bowel is the segment of the alimentary canal of human digestive system. The small Intestine is subdivided into the duodenum, jujunum and ileum. The Large Intestine is subdivided into the cecum and colon.

Answer - Intestine

The Intestine or bowel is the segment of the alimentary canal of human digestive system. The small Intestine is subdivided into the duodenum, jujunum and ileum. The Large Intestine is subdivided into the cecum and colon.

Answer - Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden. Stockholm convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an International Environmental treaty. It was signed in 2001 and effective from May 2004. It aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

Answer - Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden. Stockholm convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants is an International Environmental treaty. It was signed in 2001 and effective from May 2004. It aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs)

Answer - Republican
Presidential-President is the Head of the state. He is also the head of the government. The president is usually directly elected by the people. Parliamentary - Head of the government is usually known as Prime Minister. He is the leader of the Majority Party in Legislature.

Answer - Republican

Presidential-President is the Head of the state. He is also the head of the government. The president is usually directly elected by the people.
Parliamentary - Head of the government is usually known as Prime Minister. He is the leader of the Majority Party in Legislature.

Answer - Neutrons
Neutrons are necessary within an atomic nucleus as they bind with protons. Discovered by James Chadwick. Neutrons are chargeless particles in an atom.

Answer - Neutrons

Neutrons are necessary within an atomic nucleus as they bind with protons. Discovered by James Chadwick. Neutrons are chargeless particles in an atom.

Answer - Niel Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin
The moon is the first member of our Solar system to be visited by man. Niel Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin created History on 21 Jul 1969 by becoming the first two men to set foot on the Moon. The space craft was Apollo XI. The Region where they landed is known as 'the sea of tranquility'.

Answer - Niel Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin

The moon is the first member of our Solar system to be visited by man. Niel Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin created History on 21 Jul 1969 by becoming the first two men to set foot on the Moon. The space craft was Apollo XI. The Region where they landed is known as 'the sea of tranquility'.