Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #213

Question 1

Margamkali by:

Accepted Answer

Syrian Christians (St. Thomas tradition) — Kerala Syrian Christian folk dance.

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Hindus

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Muslims

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Tribals

Question 2

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, despite being a landmark legislative attempt, did not achieve immediate widespread implementation in its original form. What was the primary reason for this delay and subsequent re-enactment?

Accepted Answer

C. Constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention led to its eventual striking down and subsequent re-enactment in a modified form. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was initially struck down following constitutional challenges and a presidential intervention, which necessitated its re-enactment as the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1960. This legal and political hurdle was the primary reason for its delayed implementation in its original form. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect the main reason for the bill's initial failure to be implemented.

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A. Lack of political will from the ruling government to enforce its provisions against powerful vested interests.

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B. Widespread peasant revolts and tenant protests against the bill's perceived inadequacies.

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D. The severe financial crisis in Kerala made it impossible to fund the compensation required for land acquisition.

Question 3

The first man to walk on the Moon was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Neil Armstrong — Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon on 20 July 1969 during NASA's Apollo 11 mission. ‌​‍His famous words: 'One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'

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Yuri Gagarin

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Buzz Aldrin

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Michael Collins

Question 4

A high school teacher observes that a student excels in solving mathematical problems and composing music but struggles with interpersonal skills. According to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is likely most developed in this student?

Accepted Answer

B. Creative intelligence — Sternberg's Triarchic Theory divides intelligence into analytical (problem-solving), creative (innovation), and practical (adaptation to real-world contexts). The student's strengths in math and music align with creative intelligence, as both require novel approaches and artistic expression. Analytical intelligence would focus on logical reasoning alone, practical intelligence on real-world application, and emotional intelligence on social/emotional competencies.

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A. Analytical intelligence

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C. Practical intelligence

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D. Emotional intelligence

Question 5

Which lineage is the Travancore Royal Family part of?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Venad — Venad lineage.

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Kolathiri

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Perumpadappu

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Nair

Question 6

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:

Accepted Answer

Ramanan — Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.

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Only Ramanan

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Political

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Religious

Question 7

Kerala 100% literacy year:

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1991 — 18 April 1991 declared.

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1990

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1989

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1995

Question 8

PM Vishwakarma Yojana targets:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Traditional artisans and craftspeople — PM Vishwakarma provides support to traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades with training and credit.‌​‍

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IT professionals

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Teachers

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Farmers

Question 9

Deepest lake world:

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Baikal — Baikal (1,642m).

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Tanganyika

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Caspian

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Superior

Question 10

Kerala District Planning Committee:

Accepted Answer

Both — Both — mandated by 74th Amendment.

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Constitutional

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Art 243ZD

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Neither

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #213