Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #130

Question 1

Kerala's first hydroelectric project was at:

Accepted Answer

Pallivasal — Pallivasal Hydroelectric Project in Idukki district was Kerala's first major hydroelectric project, commissioned in 1940.

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Idukki

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Sabarigiri

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Malampuzha

Question 2

Identity theft involves:

Accepted Answer

Using someone's personal information fraudulently — Identity theft misuses personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, bank details) for fraud.

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Stealing physical objects

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Hurting people

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Damaging hardware

Question 3

Kerala's universities count:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20+ — 20+ state and central universities.‌​‍

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10

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30

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5

Question 4

Under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which of the following activities is NOT directly funded by the central government?

Accepted Answer

C. Payment of honorarium to part-time teachers (Shiksha Sahayaks) — While textbooks are provided free under SSA, their procurement and distribution costs are often shared between central and state governments. Honorarium for part-time teachers (Option C) is typically funded by state governments, making it the correct answer. Options A and D are centrally funded components.

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A. Construction of school buildings and classrooms

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B. Provision of free textbooks to students in government schools

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D. Implementation of digital literacy programs in schools

Question 5

Correct: 'Each of the boys were given a pen.'

Accepted Answer

Each of the boys was given a pen. — 'Each' is singular → 'was given'.

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Each of the boys are given a pen.

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Each of the boys give a pen.

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Each of the boys were given pens.

Question 6

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) vs FPI:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

FDI: long-term, control; FPI: portfolio, short-term investment — FDI creates lasting interest (10%+ voting shares). ‌​‍FPI is financial investment in securities. Both need regulatory compliance.

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FDI only bonds

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Same

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FPI only stocks

Question 7

Synonym of CHURLISH:

Accepted Answer

Rude — Bad-tempered, rude.

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Polite

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Kind

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Shy

Question 8

A state legislature in India passes a law that is widely perceived to infringe upon the fundamental right to equality guaranteed under Article 14 of the Constitution. A group of affected citizens decides to challenge this law in the Supreme Court. Which of the following best describes the primary function the Supreme Court will exercise in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. The Supreme Court will engage in judicial review to determine if the law violates constitutional provisions and declare it void if it does. — The primary function of the Supreme Court in this scenario is judicial review. It will examine the challenged law to determine its constitutionality against fundamental rights and other constitutional provisions. If found unconstitutional, the Court has the power to declare the law null and void.

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A. The Supreme Court will provide an advisory opinion to the President on the constitutionality of the law.

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C. The Supreme Court will mediate between the state legislature and the citizens to find a mutually agreeable solution.

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D. The Supreme Court will direct the Parliament to amend the Constitution to accommodate the new state law.

Question 9

The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for:

Accepted Answer

et cetera (Latin: and the rest) — et cetera = 'and the others' in Latin.

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English translation (classical)

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electronic cart

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et. cetera correct

Question 10

Synonym of SQUALID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dirty — Filthy.‌​‍

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Rich

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Clean

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Neat

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #130