Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #186

Question 1

Synonym of RIFE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Widespread — Widespread.‌​‍

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Rare

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Missing

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Scarce

Question 2

What is the fundamental functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing essential substances, and excreting waste products to form urine?

Accepted Answer

B. Nephron — The nephron is the microscopic structural and functional unit of the kidney, performing the crucial tasks of blood filtration, selective reabsorption of vital nutrients, and secretion of waste, ultimately leading to urine formation. The ureter transports urine, the glomerulus is part of the nephron, and the renal pelvis collects urine.

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A. Ureter

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C. Glomerulus

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D. Renal pelvis

Question 3

Kerala Tourism Domestic tourists:

Accepted Answer

~1.8 crore/year — About 1.8 crore pre-pandemic.

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1 crore

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50 lakh

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3 crore

Question 4

India's First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) primarily focused on agriculture and irrigation projects to address food scarcity and rehabilitate the economy post-partition. In contrast, the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) laid a strong emphasis on industrialization. What was the primary rationale behind this strategic shift in economic priorities?

Accepted Answer

C. To build a robust industrial base, particularly heavy industries, as a foundation for long-term economic self-reliance and growth. — The Second Five-Year Plan, based on the Mahalanobis model, prioritized heavy industries to create a strong domestic industrial base. This was seen as crucial for achieving long-term economic self-reliance and sustainable growth, moving beyond the initial agricultural focus. While other factors like employment generation were considered, the fundamental strategic shift was towards building indigenous industrial capacity.

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A. To leverage India's abundant natural resources for rapid export-led growth.

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B. To reduce dependence on foreign aid and achieve self-sufficiency in defense production.

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D. To absorb the surplus agricultural labor force into urban manufacturing sectors, mitigating rural unemployment.

Question 5

Which of the following is a key function of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) under the Kerala Health Services?

Accepted Answer

B. Providing emergency obstetric care and referral services — PHCs are designed to provide primary care, including emergency obstetric care and referral services for complications. They do not handle advanced surgeries (A), tertiary care (C), or industrial health programmes (D), which are roles of higher-level facilities or specialized agencies.

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A. Conducting advanced surgical procedures

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C. Managing tertiary care for chronic diseases

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D. Implementing large-scale industrial health programmes

Question 6

*Aconitum napellus* is indicated for sudden, violent onset of complaints, typically after exposure to cold, dry winds, accompanied by great fear and restlessness. Where would one typically find *Aconitum napellus* growing naturally?

Accepted Answer

C. Mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones — The correct answer is C. *Aconitum napellus*, also known as Monk's Hood, is typically found growing in mountainous regions and moist woodlands of temperate zones in Europe and Asia. It thrives in cooler, damp environments, unlike the extreme conditions of tropical, desert, or coastal areas.

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A. Tropical rainforests with high humidity

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B. Arid desert regions

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D. Coastal saline marshes

Question 7

Which of the following was a key objective of the Industrial Policy of 1991 in India, which was part of the broader economic reforms (LPG model)?

Accepted Answer

B. To reduce the role of the public sector and promote private enterprise — The Industrial Policy of 1991 aimed to liberalize the economy under the LPG model by reducing the state's role in industry and encouraging private participation. While it did not nationalize industries, it aimed to decrease the public sector's dominance through disinvestment and opening sectors to private players. Higher tariffs and banning FDI were not part of the reforms.

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A. To nationalize all private industries and reduce foreign investment

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C. To impose higher tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries

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D. To ban all foreign direct investment (FDI) in strategic sectors

Question 8

The opposite gender of 'king' is:

Accepted Answer

Queen — King (male monarch) ↔ queen (female monarch).

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Prince

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Lady

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Princess

Question 9

The micro finance scheme for women SHG in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

Kudumbasree — Kudumbasree (1998) — Kerala's flagship women SHG poverty eradication mission.

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Ayal Koottam

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Indira Rozgar Yojana

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Mahila Samridhi Yojana

Question 10

LCM and HCF of two numbers are 36 and 6. If one number is 12, the other is:

Accepted Answer

18 — Product = HCF×LCM = 36×6 = 216. Other = 216/12 = 18.

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12

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24

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36

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #186