Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #190

Question 1

Mawsynram (Meghalaya) is known for:‌​‍

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Highest average annual rainfall (~11,871 mm) — Orographic rainfall. ‌​‍Nearby Cherrapunji (Sohra) also very high. Funnel-shaped valley traps monsoon winds.

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Coldest

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Snow

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Hottest

Question 2

The 'Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor' is awarded by which organization?

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B. Kerala Chalachitra Academy — The Kerala Chalachitra Academy, under the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, is responsible for awarding the 'Kerala State Film Awards,' including the category for Best Actor. The other options are involved in different cultural or literary domains and do not administer these awards.

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A. Kerala State Film Development Corporation

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C. Kerala Sahitya Akademi

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D. Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala

Question 3

Antonym of 'generous' is:‌​‍

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Stingy/Miserly — Opposite of generous is miserly/stingy.‌​‍

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Bold

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Wealthy

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Friendly

Question 4

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, who fought the British, belonged to which princely family?

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Kottayam/Pazhassi royal house of Kottayam (Malabar) — Pazhassi Raja was a member of the Kottayam (Padinjare Kovilakam) royal family of Malabar.

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Travancore royal family

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Kochi royal family

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Kolathunadu Kolathiri family

Question 5

During the cardiac cycle, the term 'systole' refers to which event of the heart?

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C. Contraction of the ventricles — Systole refers to the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle, specifically ventricular systole, where the ventricles contract to eject blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. Diastole, on the other hand, refers to the relaxation and filling phase of the heart. Atrial events and valve actions are part of the overall cycle but not the sole definition of systole.

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A. Filling of the atria

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B. Relaxation of the atria

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D. Opening of the atrioventricular valves

Question 6

The first woman in space was:‌​‍

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Valentina Tereshkova — Valentina Tereshkova (USSR) was the first woman in space on 16 June 1963 aboard Vostok 6.‌​‍

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Kalpana Chawla

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Sally Ride

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Sunita Williams

Question 7

Ezhuthachan's disciple:‌​‍

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Ayyanar — Considered Melpathur was contemporary.‌​‍

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Puntanam

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Melpathur

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Sooranad Kunjan Pillai

Question 8

Who organised Savarna Jatha in Vaikom Satyagraha?‌​‍

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Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha (1924).‌​‍

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A.K. Gopalan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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K. Kelappan

Question 9

A teacher observes that a new student is quiet, withdrawn, and frequently looks anxious, avoiding eye contact and group activities. Before focusing on academic performance, the teacher prioritizes building a trusting relationship with the student and ensuring they feel safe and accepted in the classroom. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs is the teacher primarily addressing?

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B. Love and belonging needs and Safety needs — Feeling safe (Safety needs) and accepted by peers and the teacher (Love and belonging needs) are foundational psychological needs in Maslow's hierarchy. These must be met before a student can fully engage in higher-level learning or self-esteem development.

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A. Esteem needs and Self-actualization needs

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C. Physiological needs and Esteem needs

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D. Self-actualization needs and Physiological needs

Question 10

In Kerala, during monsoon season, there is often an increased incidence of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes. Which of the following is a classic example of a vector-borne disease prevalent in such conditions?

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C. Dengue fever. — Dengue fever is a classic example of a vector-borne disease, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in conditions prevalent during the monsoon season in Kerala. Tuberculosis is airborne, while cholera and typhoid fever are typically transmitted through contaminated food and water. Mosquito control is crucial for preventing dengue outbreaks.

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A. Tuberculosis.

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B. Cholera.

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D. Typhoid fever.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #190