Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #178

Question 1

In a rural block of Kerala, there's a significant concern regarding the enrolment and retention of children from marginalized communities in elementary schools, coupled with a lack of basic facilities like toilets and drinking water. Which government program was specifically designed to address these issues by promoting universal elementary education, improving school infrastructure, and ensuring equitable access and quality?

Accepted Answer

B. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a flagship program aimed at universalizing elementary education, focusing on enrolment, retention, quality improvement, and bridging social and gender gaps, including infrastructure development. RMSA focused on secondary education, NSDM on skill development, and MDMS on nutritional support.

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A. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)

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C. National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

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D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS)

Question 2

Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1699 at Anandpur Sahib (Baisakhi) — Initiated the Panj Pyare; 5 Ks (Kesh, Kanga, Kara, Kirpan, Kachhera). ‌​‍Declared Guru Granth Sahib as eternal Guru before his death at Nanded 1708.

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1604 at Amritsar

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1708 at Nanded

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1526 at Panipat

Question 3

What was the primary focus of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Punjab state autonomy — Akali Dal resolution on state autonomy.‌​‍

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Emergency

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Religion

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Federalism

Question 4

Which assessment tool is most suitable for evaluating the creative writing skills of students in Malayalam, particularly their ability to construct narratives?

Accepted Answer

B. Essay writing on a given topic with a rubric — Essay writing with a rubric (B) assesses narrative construction, creativity, and language application comprehensively. Multiple-choice questions (A) test discrete knowledge, oral recitation (C) focuses on memorization, and fill-in-the-blank exercises (D) only evaluate vocabulary recall.

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A. Multiple-choice questions on grammar rules

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C. Oral recitation of predefined poems

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D. Fill-in-the-blank exercises on vocabulary

Question 5

If CAT = 24, DOG = ?

Accepted Answer

26 — C(3)+A(1)+T(20)=24. D(4)+O(15)+G(7)=26.

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24

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25

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27

Question 6

It has been a controversial topic whether ___ should be made legal or not.‌​‍

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euthanasia — Euthanasia (mercy killing) is the contested legal/moral topic.‌​‍

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anaesthesia

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militia

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blasphemy

Question 7

The Vembanad Lake, a Ramsar site, is primarily fed by which of the following river systems?

Accepted Answer

B. Pamba and Manimala — The Vembanad Lake receives significant inflow from the Pamba and Manimala rivers, along with other smaller rivers. Periyar and Muvattupuzha flow into the Arabian Sea separately, while Meenachil and Kallada drain into different parts of Kerala.

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A. Periyar and Muvattupuzha

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C. Meenachil and Kallada

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D. Achankoil and Kallada

Question 8

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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Poikayil Appachan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 9

Reliance Jio launch:‌​‍

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2016 — September 2016.‌​‍

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2014

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2010

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2020

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security within the UN system and a significant challenge it faces?

Accepted Answer

B. The UN Security Council bears primary responsibility, but its decisions can be blocked by the veto power held by any of its five permanent members. — The UN Security Council (UNSC) has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. A significant challenge it faces is the veto power, where any of its five permanent members (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States) can block a substantive resolution. The UN General Assembly's resolutions are generally not legally binding, the ICJ handles legal disputes between states and advisory opinions are not binding, and the UN Secretariat implements mandates but does not unilaterally authorize peacekeeping missions.

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A. The UN General Assembly holds primary responsibility, and its resolutions are legally binding on all member states, ensuring swift action.

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C. The International Court of Justice is primarily responsible for peace and security, offering advisory opinions that are legally enforceable against disputing states.

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D. The UN Secretariat maintains primary responsibility, with the Secretary-General having the authority to unilaterally deploy peacekeeping forces.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #178