Secretariat Assistant Model Question Papers with Explanation - 1

QNo. 1 - The Mugal ruler who made Delhi the capital for the first time?

[A] Babur
[B] Humayun
[C] Akbar
[D] Qutb-ud-din-Aibak

Answer - Babur
Babur founded the Mughal Dynasty in 1526. 1st battle of Panipat laid the foundation stone for Mugal rule in India. Babur is the only Mugal Emperor who wrote his autobiography. Tuzk-e-Babri is the autobiography of Babur. It was written in Turk Language. Most of his time in India was spent in battlefield. He led three important war for the establishment of Mughal dynasty. They are 1st Battle of Panipal (1526), Khanwa war (1527) and Khagra war (1529). He died in 1530 at Agra. His mausoleum is situated in Kabul

QNo. 2 - Which desert is known as the 'Fossil Desert'?

[A] Thar
[B] Sahara
[C] Kalahari
[D] Attacama

Answer - Kalahari
Kalahari is in Africa, Sahara - Africa, Tanami - Australia, Namib - Namibia, Sahel - Niger, Taklamakan-China, Patagonia - South America (Argentina), Atacama - South America (Chile), Great Victoria - Australia, Negev - Israel, Dasht-e-Kavir- Oman, Dasht-e-lut - Iran, Thar - along the border between India and Pakistan

QNo. 3 - Beznau Atomic reactor is the oldest functioning reactor in the world. Which country does it belong to?

[A] Britain
[B] USA
[C] France
[D] Switzerland

Answer - Switzerland
When the Oldbury nuclear power station in Britain was shut down on February 29, 2012, the one in Beznau took its place as the oldest operating nuclear plant in the world. It is located on an artificial Island in the Aar river. It is operated by Axpo AG. The power station has been in operation since September 1, 1969. Beznau was designed to operate for 20 to 25 years.

QNo. 4 - The country that was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 is

[A] Syria
[B] Tunicia
[C] Libya
[D] Lebanon

Answer - Syria
Since March 2011, Syria has been embroiled in civil war on the wake of uprisings against Assad and the neo-Ba`athist government. This conflict has resulted in sanctions by the international community aimed at trade and government officials by the countries of the Arab Leaque. Syria gained independence in April 1946, as a Parliamentary Republic.

QNo. 5 - Who was the founder of the political party 'All Pakistan Muslim League'?

[A] Navaz Sherif
[B] Parvez Musharaf
[C] Imran Khan
[D] Muhammed Iqbal

Answer - Parvez Musharaf
All Pakistan Muslim League was founded in 2010. It was founded in Birmingham, United Kingdom but is based in Karachi, Pakistan.

QNo. 6 - Name the author of the book 'Leadership and Crisis'

[A] Aravind Adiga
[B] Barrack Obama
[C] Bobby Jindal
[D] Tony Blair

Answer - Bobby Jindal

Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal walks with a swagger on the cover of his book Leadership and Crisis QNo. 7 - Where is Satyagraha Ashram Situated?

[A] Maharashtra
[B] Johannesburg
[C] Durban
[D] Gujarat

Answer - Gujarat
Satyagraha Ashram is otherwise known as Gandhi Ashram, Harijan Ashram and Sabarmati Ashram. It is Located at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad. The Ashram now has a museum - Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalay.

QNo. 8 - The construction of Babli Dam is a matter of dispute between the states of Maharashtra and Andra Pradesh. In which river is this dam going to be constructed?

[A] Godavari
[B] Tapti
[C] Krishna
[D] Amaravathy

Answer - Godavari
The Babhali project / barrage is a controversial reservoir project being constructed by Maharashtra across the river Godavari, disputed by Andhra Pradesh. The Supreme Court delivered a ruling after seven years in favour of Maharashtra with the Andhra Pradesh government expected to appeal against it.

QNo. 9 - The author of the book 'The Degeneration of India' is

[A] TN Seshan
[B] Aravind Kejriwal
[C] Kiran Bedi
[D] Vandana Siva

Answer - TN Seshan

QNo. 10 - Which bank introduced the Jal Jawan Pension Scheme?

[A] State Bank of India
[B] Canara Bank
[C] Syndicate Bank
[D] Punjab National Bank

Answer - State Bank of India
The Imperial bank which was started in 1921 became SBI in 1955. SBI was nationalized in 1955. SBI is the largest Public Sector Bank in India. It is also the largest commercial bank in India. In India, SBI has the highest number of branches. In 1959, 8 regional banks were nationalized and made Associated banks to SBI. At present there are 5 Associated banks to SBI.

QNo. 11 - The Electronic warfare system developed by India is

[A] Rajendra
[B] Samyuktha
[C] Pinaka
[D] Sagarika

Answer - Samyuktha
It is the first ever indigenously built and largest integrated electronic warfare system. The system was handed over by the then Indian Army Chief Gen NC Vij in 2004. Samyuktha is the result of joint programme by the DRDO and the Indian Army. This is the first state-of-the-art integrated electronic warfare system for the army, while defence research laboratories had already developed similar systems for the navy called 'Sangraha' and for the air force called 'Tempest'.

QNo. 12 - The battle of Raichur was fought between Krishna Deva Raya and

[A] Tippu Sultan
[B] Shershah
[C] Ismail Adil Shah
[D] Muhammed Ghori

Answer - Ismail Adil Shah
It was a battle for the Raichur Fort between Vijayanagar empire and Bahmani Kingdom. It was fought in 1520. Finally Krishna Deva Raya captured the fort.

QNo. 13 - Who was elected to the Lok Sabha unopposed for the first time?

[A] Umesh Rao
[B] Anand Chand
[C] Abdul Kalam Azad
[D] Vijay Anand

Answer - Anand Chand
He was elected unopposed to the Indian Parliament in 1951 General Election. He was an independent candidate. Anand Chand of Bilaspur was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi. He campaigned for khadi and adult education, legislated against child marriages and almost banned untouchability. He was elected unopposed to the First Lok Sabha. He was a Member of Parliament for 17 years and a Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly for five years..

QNo. 14 - Which of the following nations has two national songs?

[A] New Zealand
[B] Japan
[C] Uruguay
[D] Italy

Answer - New Zealand
'God Defend New Zealand' and 'God Save the Queen' are the two National Anthems of New Zealand.

QNo. 15 - Who is known as the 'father of Indian Super Computers?

[A] S Krishnamoorthi
[B] Nandan Nilekani
[C] Dr. Sabir Bhatia
[D] Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar

Answer - Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar
Vijay Bhatkar is an Indian computer scientist and a Padma Bhushan awardee. India's computer magazine Dataquest has placed him among the star pioneers who shaped India's IT industry. Bhatkar is best known as the architect of India's national initiative in supercomputing where he led the development of Param supercomputers. He developed the first Indian supercomputer, the Param 8000, in 1991 and then later the Param 10000 in 1998.