Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #63

Question 1

Chattampi Swamikal belonged to which district?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Chattampi Swamikal (1853-1924) was born near Thiruvananthapuram and was a prominent social reformer.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kottayam

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Thrissur

Question 2

A committee is tasked with reviewing and updating the syllabus and textbooks for primary and secondary education in Kerala, aligning them with national educational policies while considering state-specific needs. Which autonomous body under the Kerala Education Department is primarily responsible for this academic function?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — SCERT (State Council of Educational Research and Training) is the principal academic body responsible for curriculum development, textbook preparation, teacher training modules, and educational research for school education in Kerala. The DGE handles administrative control, KITE focuses on IT infrastructure and digital education, and KSHEC deals with higher education.

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A. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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C. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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D. Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)

Question 3

Synonym of FRAGILE:‌​‍

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Breakable — Easily broken.‌​‍

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Heavy

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Strong

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Soft

Question 4

Which SQL command is used to fetch data?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

SELECT — DML (Data Manipulation): SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. ‌​‍DDL: CREATE, ALTER, DROP. DCL: GRANT, REVOKE.

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DELETE

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UPDATE

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INSERT

Question 5

Which Kerala social reformer was involved in Kallumala Samaram / Perinad revolt?

Accepted Answer

Ayyankali — Ayyankali led the 1915 Kallumala Samaram at Perinad (Kollam).

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Poikayil Appachan

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 6

Synonym of GENIAL:‌​‍

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Friendly — Friendly, pleasant.‌​‍

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Hostile

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Cold

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Distant

Question 7

Synonym of ALLEVIATE:

Accepted Answer

Relieve — Alleviate = make less severe, relieve.

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Worsen

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Cause

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Increase

Question 8

A young woman presents with a history of recent grief. She exhibits paradoxical symptoms, such as a sore throat better by swallowing solids than liquids, and a spasmodic cough that is worse the more she coughs. She is prone to sighing and sudden mood changes. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A. Ignatia amara — Ignatia amara is the key remedy for complaints arising from grief, characterized by paradoxical symptoms (like sore throat better swallowing solids), spasmodic cough, frequent sighing, and sudden mood changes. Natrum muriaticum is also for grief but with a more reserved and silent nature, Staphysagria for suppressed anger, and Lachesis for left-sided complaints and loquacity.

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B. Natrum muriaticum

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C. Staphysagria

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D. Lachesis

Question 9

Children's Day:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 Nov — 14 November (Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday).‌​‍

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5 Sep

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2 Oct

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26 Jan

Question 10

The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 remains a highly debated event in the history of Kerala's freedom struggle. Considering its multifaceted origins and consequences, which statement most accurately describes its nature and immediate impact on the nationalist movement in the region?

Accepted Answer

B. Originating from deep-seated agrarian grievances against landlordism and British revenue policies, it evolved into a violent uprising with communal dimensions, which significantly fractured the Hindu-Muslim unity that the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements had initially built in Malabar. — The Malabar Rebellion of 1921 stemmed from severe agrarian distress among Mappila peasants, exacerbated by exploitative landlord practices and British administrative policies. While initially having strong anti-British and anti-landlord sentiments, it unfortunately degenerated into communal violence in certain areas. This communal turn severely damaged the Hindu-Muslim unity that the Khilafat and Non-Cooperation movements had painstakingly fostered in Malabar, leading to a complex legacy and varied interpretations of the event. Options A, C, and D offer partial or incorrect interpretations of

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A. It was primarily a religiously inspired uprising by Mappila peasants against local Hindu landlords, leading to its swift condemnation by Mahatma Gandhi and the complete collapse of the Khilafat movement in Malabar.

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C. It represented a successful armed struggle led by the Communist Party of India, aiming to establish an independent peasant republic in Malabar, thus inspiring similar movements across India.

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D. It was a planned uprising by the Indian National Congress to test the effectiveness of mass civil disobedience against British authority, but it failed due to lack of local support.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #63