Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #214

Question 1

As per the recent SCERT Kerala guidelines for school reopening post-pandemic, which of the following measures is NOT mandated under the 'Safe School Protocol' for primary classes?

Accepted Answer

C. Deployment of a full-time school counselor in every government school — While CO2 monitors are recommended for assessing ventilation, SCERT Kerala does not mandate their installation in every classroom. Option A is correct as masks are required for older children, B is a recommended but not mandatory measure, and D aligns with social distancing protocols.

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A. Mandatory use of face masks for students above 5 years

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B. Installation of CO2 monitors in classrooms to assess air quality

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D. Promoting staggered entry and exit timings to avoid crowding

Question 2

A Grama Panchayat in Kerala identifies a critical need for a new water supply scheme to address a severe shortage in a specific ward. Which of the following best describes the initial and most crucial step in integrating this project into the local development plan, ensuring community participation and formal recommendation?

Accepted Answer

B. The Ward Sabha and subsequently the Grama Sabha convene to discuss the proposal, prioritize it based on local needs, and recommend its inclusion in the Grama Panchayat's annual plan. — The Grama Sabha, preceded by Ward Sabhas, is the foundation of decentralized planning in Kerala. It is mandated to discuss local development needs, prioritize projects, and recommend their inclusion in the Grama Panchayat's annual plan, ensuring direct community participation and ownership from the initial stage. Other options either bypass this crucial democratic step or represent later stages in the planning and approval process.

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A. The Grama Panchayat Secretary prepares a detailed project report and submits it directly to the Block Panchayat for preliminary approval and funding assessment.

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C. The President of the Grama Panchayat, in consultation with the Standing Committee for Development, directly approves the project as an urgent matter and initiates a tender process.

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D. The District Planning Committee reviews the overall developmental needs of the district and allocates funds for such projects based on a general request from the Panchayat.

Question 3

First Nipah outbreak Kerala:

Accepted Answer

2018 — May 2018 Kozhikode.

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2020

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2015

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2023

Question 4

'I would rather you ___ indoors.'

Accepted Answer

didn't smoke — 'Would rather' + past simple (didn't smoke) to express a present preference about someone else.

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won't smoke

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doesn't smoke

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don't smoke

Question 5

Mohan Bhagwat position:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

RSS Sarsanghchalak — RSS chief.‌​‍

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VHP

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BJP

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None

Question 6

The 'Kerala Model of Development' is known for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Low GDP, high social indicators — Kerala Model = high social indicators (literacy, health, life expectancy) despite moderate per capita income.‌​‍

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High GDP, low social indicators

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High GDP, high social indicators

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Low both

Question 7

Gabriel García Márquez's magic realism masterpiece:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

One Hundred Years of Solitude — Colombian. ‌​‍Nobel 1982. Buendía family, Macondo town. ‌​‍Defined Latin American Boom.

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Ulysses

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1984

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Don Quixote

Question 8

First President's Rule in Kerala:

Accepted Answer

1959 — After EMS government's dismissal.

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1965

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1970

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1981

Question 9

A 9-month-old child presents with severe dehydration due to acute watery diarrhea. According to IMNCI guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management step for this child?

Accepted Answer

B. Start intravenous fluids rapidly (e.g., Ringer's Lactate) — For severe dehydration, rapid intravenous fluid administration (such as Ringer's Lactate or normal saline) is the priority to quickly restore circulating volume and correct electrolyte imbalances. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is used for some or no dehydration. Zinc is given to reduce the duration and severity of diarrhea, and antibiotics are indicated only for specific types of diarrhea (e.g., dysentery, cholera), not routinely for severe dehydration.

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A. Administer ORS solution orally

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C. Give zinc supplements immediately

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D. Administer antibiotics

Question 10

An atlas is a book of:

Accepted Answer

Maps — Atlas is a collection of maps; named after the Greek Titan.

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Poems

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Recipes

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Stories

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #214