Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #222

Question 1

Which is NOT an Ayurvedic text?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mukundamala — 'Mukundamala' is a Sanskrit devotional poem by King Kulasekhara — not an Ayurvedic text.‌​‍

Answer

Yogamritham

Answer

Mathangaleela

Answer

Aalathur Manipravaalam

Question 2

Ayyankali's struggles for the rights of the depressed classes were marked by direct action and unwavering determination. Which of the following best illustrates his strategic approach to challenging caste oppression and securing fundamental rights for the Pulaya community in early 20th century Travancore?

Accepted Answer

B. Organizing the 'Villuvandi Samaram' (Bullock Cart Protest) to assert the right to use public roads, challenging spatial segregation. — Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' was a strategic direct action where he publicly rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to lower castes. This audacious act directly challenged the deeply entrenched caste oppression and spatial segregation, asserting the fundamental right of movement and access to public spaces for the Pulaya community. While Kallumala Samaram targeted oppressive caste markers and SJPS was an organizational platform, the Villuvandi Samaram was a seminal moment that directly confronted caste discrimination at a fundamental level. Demanding representation was a political strategy

Answer

A. Leading the 'Kallumala Samaram' (Stone Necklace Agitation) to protest against oppressive caste markers and demand social dignity.

Answer

C. Founding the 'Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham' (SJPS) to advocate for the educational and social advancement of the marginalized.

Answer

D. Demanding representation for the Pulaya community in the Sree Moolam Praja Sabha, Travancore's legislative assembly.

Question 3

The headquarters of Kerala PSC (KPSC) is at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram — The Kerala Public Service Commission is headquartered at Pattom in Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

Answer

Kochi

Answer

Thrissur

Answer

Kozhikode

Question 4

The three Round Table Conferences (1930-32) were held in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

London — I (1930) — Congress absent. ‌​‍II (1931) — Gandhi attended after Gandhi-Irwin Pact. III (1932) — Congress absent. ‌​‍Led to Government of India Act 1935.

Answer

Bombay

Answer

Calcutta

Answer

Delhi

Question 5

Alleppey backwater boat race:

Accepted Answer

All famous — Several boat races.

Answer

Nehru Trophy

Answer

Aranmula

Answer

Champakulam

Question 6

Which of the following infections is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

Accepted Answer

B. Typhoid fever — Typhoid fever is transmitted via the fecal-oral route, typically through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids. Tuberculosis is airborne, and malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Answer

A. Hepatitis B

Answer

C. Tuberculosis

Answer

D. Malaria

Question 7

The 44th Amendment (1978) changed 'internal disturbance' to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Armed rebellion — 44th Amendment replaced 'internal disturbance' with 'armed rebellion' as a ground for Emergency — making it harder to declare.‌​‍

Answer

Civil war

Answer

Public disorder

Answer

National crisis

Question 8

Theorist who defined 'politics' as 'who gets what, when, how' was:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Harold Lasswell — Lasswell's 'Politics: Who Gets What, When, How?' (1936) — classic behaviouralist definition.‌​‍

Answer

Morgenthau

Answer

Easton

Answer

Laski

Question 9

Which layer of the skin acts as the primary barrier to the absorption of many topically applied medications, due to its tightly packed, keratinized cells?

Accepted Answer

C. Stratum corneum — The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of multiple layers of dead, flattened, keratinized cells. This tightly packed, lipid-rich structure forms a formidable barrier, significantly limiting the penetration of most substances, including topically applied medications. The dermis and hypodermis are deeper layers, and while the entire epidermis contributes, the stratum corneum is the most critical barrier component.

Answer

A. Dermis

Answer

B. Hypodermis

Answer

D. Epidermis (excluding stratum corneum)

Question 10

A 2-year-old toddler frequently says "no" and insists on doing things independently, even if they struggle. According to Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, which stage is this child primarily navigating?

Accepted Answer

B. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt — The stage of Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt (ages 1-3 years) is characterized by a child's desire for independence and control over their own actions and body, often expressed through saying "no" and striving for self-sufficiency. Trust vs. Mistrust occurs during infancy, Initiative vs. Guilt during the preschool years, and Industry vs. Inferiority during school age.

Answer

A. Trust vs. Mistrust

Answer

C. Initiative vs. Guilt

Answer

D. Industry vs. Inferiority

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #222