Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #202

Question 1

One word: Long narrative poem on hero:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Epic — Epic.‌​‍

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Lyric

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Sonnet

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Ode

Question 2

The opposite gender of 'hero' is:‌​‍

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Heroine — Hero (male) ↔ heroine (female).‌​‍

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Hera

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Heroina

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Heroess

Question 3

A public health survey in a district reveals a strong correlation between lower educational attainment and higher rates of chronic diseases. This observation highlights the significance of which of the following in influencing community health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

C. Social determinants of health — Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes, such as socioeconomic status, education, housing, and access to resources. Lower educational attainment is a key social determinant that can impact health literacy, employment, income, and access to healthy environments, thereby influencing chronic disease rates. While genetics and lifestyle play roles, they don't fully explain the observed social gradient in health disparities. Advanced medical technology is a healthcare resource, not a primary determinant of population-level health disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices alone

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D. Availability of advanced medical technology

Question 4

The primary function of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in the human body is to:

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C. Transport oxygen — Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body. White blood cells fight infections, platelets are involved in blood clotting, and plasma cells (a type of B lymphocyte) produce antibodies.

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A. Fight infections

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B. Clot blood

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D. Produce antibodies

Question 5

The theme of India's G20 presidency was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Earth, One Family, One Future — India's G20 theme was 'One Earth, One Family, One Future' (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam).‌​‍

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Unite for Progress

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Inclusive Green World

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Together for Growth

Question 6

Synonym of OBSTINATE:‌​‍

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Stubborn — Stubbornly refusing.‌​‍

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Yielding

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Open

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Flexible

Question 7

Kerala's Multidimensional Poverty Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lowest among states — NITI Aayog MPI — Kerala best.‌​‍

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Average

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Highest

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Unknown

Question 8

Shakespeare's famous play about a Prince of Denmark is:

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Hamlet — Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, contains 'To be or not to be'.

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Macbeth

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Othello

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King Lear

Question 9

The first Arab writer to call Kerala as 'Malabar' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sulaiman — Sulaiman the Merchant (9th century Arab traveller) referred to Kerala as Malabar.‌​‍

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Niccolo Conti

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Al-Biruni

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Ibn Battuta

Question 10

Who is the chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission of India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Arvind Panagariya — Dr Arvind Panagariya was appointed chair of the 16th Finance Commission in December 2023.‌​‍

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Shaktikanta Das

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Nand Kishore Singh

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Jagdish Bhagwati

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #202