Secretariat Assistant Model Question Papers with Explanation - 3

QNo. 31 - Hess's Law is associated with

[A] Heat exchange in chemical reaction
[B] Decomposition during electrolysis
[C] Effect of pressure on gases
[D] None of these

Answer - Heat exchange in chemical reaction
Hess' law states that the heat exchange in a chemical reaction is the same, no matter whether the reaction takes place in one stage or more. The principle was formulated by a German Chemist Henri Hess (1802 - 1850)

QNo. 32 - The method of Indian Presidential Election is taken from the constitution of

[A] Constitution of Canada
[B] Constitution of France
[C] Constitution of Ireland
[D] Constitution of Germany

Answer - Constitution of Ireland
Constitution of Canada - The Federal System, Residuary Powers Constitution of France - Republic Consitution of Germany - Emergency provisions

QNo. 33 - During ancient period of History, Kerala mainly traded

[A] Spices
[B] Cotton
[C] Gold
[D] Silk

Answer - Spices
By around 3000 BC, Kerala had trade relation with Indus Valley Civilization and its spices and commodities like Sandal wood, Ivory, Teak wood etc, were exported to many countries of the west

QNo. 34 - Which European country has over 200 volcanoes among which many are still active?

[A] Finland
[B] Iceland
[C] Ireland
[D] Norway

Answer - Iceland
Capital - Reykjavik Currency - Krona Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland has sidewalks that are heated by geothermal heat in the Winter. Most of the world's active Volcanoes from a circular belt around the Pacific Ocean. So this belt is called the 'Pacific Ring of Fire'. Surtsey is the important Active Volcano in Iceland.

Answer - Copper
Copper pyrites, Copper glance, and malachite are the ores of copper. Zinc - Zinc blend, calamine Titanium - Tutile Iron - Haematite, Magnetite and Iron Pyrites

Answer - Copper

Copper pyrites, Copper glance, and malachite are the ores of copper.
Zinc - Zinc blend, calamine
Titanium - Tutile
Iron - Haematite, Magnetite and Iron Pyrites

Answer - 15^th Jun 2005
It came into force on 12th October 2005. This Act applies to all states and union territories of India except Jammu and Kashmir. If the request has been made to the PIO the reply is to be given within 30 days of receipt.

Answer - 15^th Jun 2005

It came into force on 12th October 2005. This Act applies to all states and union territories of India except Jammu and Kashmir. If the request has been made to the PIO the reply is to be given within 30 days of receipt.

Answer - Dubai
Abu Dabi, the capital of the UAE, is the largest of the Emirates in area. Dubai is the main port of the union and now has the largest harbour in West Asia. Dubai is the commercial hub of the Middle East. Dubai has the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter and has a major duty free zone.

Answer - Dubai

Abu Dabi, the capital of the UAE, is the largest of the Emirates in area. Dubai is the main port of the union and now has the largest harbour in West Asia. Dubai is the commercial hub of the Middle East. Dubai has the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter and has a major duty free zone.

Answer - To provide community based social security to the poorest of the poor.
The Asraya project supported by State Government was tried in 179 grama panchayaths in the year 2001. Now this project is implimented in 890 panchayaths and 32 Urban local bodies.

Answer - To provide community based social security to the poorest of the poor.

The Asraya project supported by State Government was tried in 179 grama panchayaths in the year 2001. Now this project is implimented in 890 panchayaths and 32 Urban local bodies.

Answer - The Ural
The Ural Mountain system, running from the Arctic Ocean to the Caspian sea, separates Europe from Asia. The Alps Mountain chain is the barrier between North Italy and France, Germany and Austria. Its highest peak is Mount Blanc. The pyrenees mountain range is in South West Europe, between France and Spain. The Appalachian Mountain System is in the East of North America

Answer - The Ural

The Ural Mountain system, running from the Arctic Ocean to the Caspian sea, separates Europe from Asia. The Alps Mountain chain is the barrier between North Italy and France, Germany and Austria. Its highest peak is Mount Blanc. The pyrenees mountain range is in South West Europe, between France and Spain. The Appalachian Mountain System is in the East of North America

Answer - Ajit Tendulkar
Kapil Dev - 'By Gods Decree', 'Straight from the Heart', Sunil Gavaskar - 'Idol', 'Sunny Days', 'One Day Wonder', Allan Border - 'Beyond Ten Thousand'

Answer - Ajit Tendulkar

Kapil Dev - 'By Gods Decree', 'Straight from the Heart', Sunil Gavaskar - 'Idol', 'Sunny Days', 'One Day Wonder', Allan Border - 'Beyond Ten Thousand'

Answer - Silent Valley
It is in Palakkad district. Kunthipuzha flows through Silent Valley. Lion tailed monkeys(lion tailed macaques) are protected here. Nelliyampathi and Attappady are also in Palakkad District. Attappady Black is a breed of goat available in the Govt. Goat farm in Attappady. Nelliyampathi is known for orange plantations. Munnar, in Idukky district is well known for tea plantation.

Answer - Silent Valley

It is in Palakkad district. Kunthipuzha flows through Silent Valley. Lion tailed monkeys(lion tailed macaques) are protected here. Nelliyampathi and Attappady are also in Palakkad District. Attappady Black is a breed of goat available in the Govt. Goat farm in Attappady. Nelliyampathi is known for orange plantations. Munnar, in Idukky district is well known for tea plantation.

Answer - Red Sindhi
Murrah is the name of high yielding Indian buffalo breed. Haryana breed yields about 1400 kg milk. Holstein Friesian is originally the breed of Netherlands.

Answer - Red Sindhi

Murrah is the name of high yielding Indian buffalo breed. Haryana breed yields about 1400 kg milk. Holstein Friesian is originally the breed of Netherlands.

Answer - INTERPOL
INTERPOL was set up in 1923. Official Name : International Criminal Police Organisation. It is an intergovernmental organisation of police authorities from more than 186 countries. The headquarters of the Interpol is Lyons in Paris. In India, Interpol is represented by CBI.

Answer - INTERPOL

INTERPOL was set up in 1923. Official Name : International Criminal Police Organisation. It is an intergovernmental organisation of police authorities from more than 186 countries. The headquarters of the Interpol is Lyons in Paris. In India, Interpol is represented by CBI.

Answer - Bhaskara II
He was the first person to state that anything divided by zero is equal to infinity. He invented Calculus. Siddhanta Shiromani is his work. Aryabhatta invented Algebra. Archimedes was a famous Greek Mathematician and Scientist. Sankhya philosophy was propounded by Kapila.

Answer - Bhaskara II

He was the first person to state that anything divided by zero is equal to infinity. He invented Calculus. Siddhanta Shiromani is his work. Aryabhatta invented Algebra. Archimedes was a famous Greek Mathematician and Scientist. Sankhya philosophy was propounded by Kapila.