Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #56

Question 1

Which socio-religious reform movement in 19th-century Kerala was founded by Sri Narayana Guru and aimed at social equality by promoting temple entry for Dalits and challenging caste discrimination?

Accepted Answer

D. Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SNDP) Yogam — The SNDP Yogam, founded by Sri Narayana Guru, was a key reform movement in Kerala that advocated for the rights of lower castes, including temple entry and education. Samathwa Samajam and Ayyavazhi Movement were earlier movements, while Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham was closely associated with Ayyankali, not Narayana Guru.

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A. Samathwa Samajam

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B. Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham

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C. Vaikunta Swamikal’s Ayyavazhi Movement

Question 2

UPI (Unified Payments Interface):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Real-time inter-bank payment system by NPCI — Launched 2016. ‌​‍India's digital payments revolution. 10+ billion transactions/month (2024). ‌​‍Interoperable.

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Only large transactions

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Old system

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Only bank

Question 3

Which recent health policy initiative by the Government of Kerala aims to provide comprehensive primary health care services through Family Health Centres (FHCs) in every panchayat across the state?

Accepted Answer

B. Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission — The Nava Kerala Mission - Health Sub-Mission introduced Family Health Centres (FHCs) to deliver primary care, prevention, and health promotion services at the community level. Arogya Keralam Mission focuses on health awareness and disease prevention, Ayushman Bharat HWC is a national scheme, and Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme provides financial protection for secondary/tertiary care.

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A. Arogya Keralam Mission

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C. Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres

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D. Kerala Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme

Question 4

Vaikom Satyagraha year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1924-25 — Temple road access — 1924-25.‌​‍

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1942

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1920

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1930

Question 5

Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962) was a stand-off between:

Accepted Answer

US and USSR over Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba — 13 days of intense crisis. JFK imposed naval quarantine. Khrushchev withdrew missiles in exchange for secret US removal of Jupiter missiles from Turkey.

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US and Cuba

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US and China

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USSR and China

Question 6

Kerala State was formed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 November 1956 — Kerala formed under States Reorganisation Act 1956 by merging Travancore-Cochin with Malabar district of Madras State.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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1 July 1949

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26 January 1950

Question 7

Thiruvathirakali:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Women on Thiruvathira (Dhanu month) — Women's group dance.‌​‍

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Men

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Children

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All

Question 8

Attorney General of India 2024-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

R. Venkataramani — R. Venkataramani — since Oct 2022.‌​‍

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K.K. Venugopal

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Mukul Rohatgi

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Rohatgi

Question 9

A 16-year-old student consistently struggles with impulse control, often making risky decisions without considering long-term consequences. This behavior is most likely linked to the underdevelopment of which brain region?

Accepted Answer

A. Prefrontal cortex — The prefrontal cortex, responsible for impulse control, decision-making, and executive functions, matures later in adolescence (into the mid-20s). The amygdala (B) regulates emotions but is fully developed by adolescence. The hippocampus (C) is involved in memory, and the cerebellum (D) in motor coordination—they are not primarily linked to impulse control.

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B. Amygdala

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C. Hippocampus

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D. Cerebellum

Question 10

Synonym of LATENT:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hidden — Hidden, potential.‌​‍

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Obvious

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Active

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Public

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #56