Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #187

Question 1

Edakkal Caves in:

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Wayanad — Ancient petroglyphs.

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Idukki

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Thrissur

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Palakkad

Question 2

Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by UN on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

10 December 1948 — UDHR adopted by UN General Assembly 10 December 1948 (Human Rights Day). ‌​‍Drafted under Eleanor Roosevelt.

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26 January 1948

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1 May 1948

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24 October 1945

Question 3

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, was a pivotal moment in the administrative history of Kerala. Which of the following accurately describes a key constitutional arrangement immediately implemented with this merger?

Accepted Answer

C. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the position of Rajpramukh, symbolizing the integration of the two princely states. — The United State of Travancore and Cochin was formed on July 1, 1949, through the merger of the two princely states. As per the Instrument of Accession and subsequent agreements, the Maharaja of Travancore, Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, was appointed as the Rajpramukh (constitutional head) of the new state. This arrangement symbolized the integration of the two states under a unified ceremonial head, while the executive power rested with an elected ministry.

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A. The Maharaja of Cochin was designated as the constitutional head (Rajpramukh) of the newly formed state.

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B. A fully elected legislative assembly, based on universal adult franchise, was established to govern the new state.

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D. Both Travancore and Cochin retained separate high courts, with a federal court resolving inter-state disputes.

Question 4

Under the 'Aarogyam' scheme of Kerala, which category of patients is primarily covered for free treatment of specified non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and hypertension?

Accepted Answer

D. Families enrolled under Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) — The 'Aarogyam' scheme primarily covers families enrolled under RSBY for free treatment of specified NCDs, including diabetes and hypertension. It is not limited to BPL families alone (A), does not cover all above 40 years (B), nor is it restricted to government employees (C). RSBY beneficiaries are the target group for this scheme.

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A. BPL families only

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B. All Keralites above 40 years of age

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C. Government employees and pensioners

Question 5

Which of the following is a common adverse effect associated with benzodiazepine use, particularly in elderly patients, and can lead to serious injuries?

Accepted Answer

C. Falls due to sedation and impaired coordination — Benzodiazepines cause central nervous system depression, leading to sedation, dizziness, and impaired motor coordination. In elderly patients, these effects significantly increase the risk of falls and subsequent injuries such as fractures. While insomnia can be a rebound effect upon withdrawal, benzodiazepines are typically used to treat insomnia. Tremors and diarrhea are not common primary adverse effects of benzodiazepines.

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A. Tremors

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B. Insomnia

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D. Diarrhea

Question 6

A teacher observes that students struggle with understanding a particular concept in science. To address this, the teacher decides to use analogies and visual aids in the next lesson. After the lesson, the teacher collects student feedback and adjusts the approach. This process best exemplifies which step in action research?

Accepted Answer

D. Reflecting and replanning — The scenario describes the teacher collecting feedback and adjusting the teaching method, which aligns with the 'reflecting and replanning' phase of action research. This step is crucial for continuous improvement, unlike the other phases (A, B, C) which are earlier stages in the process.

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A. Identifying the problem

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B. Implementing an intervention

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C. Collecting data

Question 7

Number of subsets of a set with n elements:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2^n — Each element is in or out → 2 choices. ‌​‍Empty set counts. Number of proper subsets: 2^n - 1.

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n!

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n

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n²

Question 8

Under the new National Education Policy 2020, which language will be the medium of instruction up to Grade 5, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond?

Accepted Answer

C. Mother tongue / local language — NEP 2020 mandates that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be the mother tongue or local language, and preferably up to Grade 8 and beyond. This aims to preserve linguistic diversity and ensure better comprehension for students. The other options are incorrect as they do not align with the policy's language recommendations.

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A. Hindi

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B. English

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D. Sanskrit

Question 9

'Hope is the thing with feathers' is a famous poem by:‌​‍

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Emily Dickinson — Emily Dickinson's poem personifies hope as a small bird that 'perches in the soul'.‌​‍

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Robert Frost

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Walt Whitman

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William Wordsworth

Question 10

Change into indirect speech: She said, 'I will come tomorrow.' →‌​‍

Accepted Answer

She said she would come the next day — will→would; tomorrow→the next day.‌​‍

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She said she will come tomorrow

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She says she will come the next day

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She said I will come tomorrow

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #187