Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #220

Question 1

Which Kerala social reformer is popularly known as a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru was called a 'saint without saffron and kamandalu' for rejecting such external trappings.‌​‍

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Ayya Swamikal

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Vagbhatananda Swamikal

Question 2

Something bitter and ___ tasting was coming up in his mouth.

Accepted Answer

vile — Vile = foul/repulsive; veil = cloth covering; vale = valley.

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veil

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vale

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vail

Question 3

Cosmopolitanism argues:‌​‍

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All humans are citizens of a single world community — Cosmopolitanism (Kant, Nussbaum, Appiah) — moral obligations extend beyond nation to all humanity.‌​‍

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Strong borders

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Nation-state is primary

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Cultural separation

Question 4

The 'Drain of Wealth' theory was a significant economic critique of British rule in India. Which of the following accurately describes a key aspect of this theory?

Accepted Answer

B. It posited that the high salaries of British officials and pensions paid from Indian revenues constituted a unilateral transfer of wealth. — The Drain of Wealth theory, primarily articulated by Dadabhai Naoroji, argued that a portion of India's national wealth was being siphoned off to Britain without adequate economic returns. This included the salaries and pensions of British officials, profits of British companies, and home charges. Options A, C, and D describe scenarios contrary to the realities of British economic exploitation, which primarily served imperial interests, manipulated trade to Britain's advantage, and restricted Indian industry.

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A. It argued that British investments in infrastructure like railways primarily benefited Indian capitalists.

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C. It highlighted the equitable trade balance between India and Britain, which favored Indian exports.

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D. It emphasized the benefits of free trade, which allowed Indian goods to compete globally without tariffs.

Question 5

Venice of the East:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha (Alleppey) — backwaters.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Kollam

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Kumarakom

Question 6

The layer of the heart wall primarily responsible for its pumping action is the:

Accepted Answer

C. Myocardium — The myocardium is the thick, muscular middle layer of the heart wall, composed of cardiac muscle cells, which is responsible for the contractions that pump blood. The pericardium is the sac surrounding the heart, the epicardium is the outermost layer of the heart wall, and the endocardium is the innermost lining of the heart chambers.

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A. Pericardium

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B. Epicardium

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D. Endocardium

Question 7

Operating system roles:

Accepted Answer

Process, memory, file, device management; user interface — Examples: Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS. Kernel is core. Linus Torvalds (1991) — Linux.

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Only UI

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Only memory

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Only files

Question 8

Kannur International Airport:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Inaugurated 9 December 2018.‌​‍

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2010

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2020

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2015

Question 9

KTDC:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kerala Tourism Development Corporation — State agency.‌​‍

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Co-op

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Private

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Central

Question 10

India's nuclear triad became fully operational around:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016-2018 (INS Arihant operational) — Triad = land + air + sea launch. ‌​‍INS Arihant SSBN operational 2016; deterrence patrol 2018 completed triad.

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1998

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2010

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2024

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #220