Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #268

Question 1

The Latin phrase 'ad hoc' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

for this — Ad hoc = 'for this' (created for a specific purpose).‌​‍

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by the year

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the book of

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as one wishes

Question 2

Antonym of DANGER:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Safety — Danger ↔ safety.‌​‍

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Harm

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Risk

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Threat

Question 3

What is the distinctive dilution ratio used in the preparation of LM (50 Millesimal) potencies, making them significantly different from Centesimal (C) or Decimal (X) scales?

Accepted Answer

C. 1 part drug to 50,000 parts diluent — LM potencies (also known as Q potencies) are unique in their preparation, involving a 1:50,000 dilution ratio at each step, combined with 100 succussions. This extreme dilution, alongside a specific preparation method involving medicated globules, makes them distinct from the 1:10 (Decimal) or 1:100 (Centesimal) scales and often results in a gentler, deeper action.

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A. 1 part drug to 10 parts diluent

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B. 1 part drug to 100 parts diluent

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D. 1 part drug to 1,000 parts diluent

Question 4

Kerala declared Ayurveda capital:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2000 — 2000 — Kerala promoted as Ayurveda hub.‌​‍

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1980

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2005

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1990

Question 5

Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for the regulation of body temperature?

Accepted Answer

A. Hypothalamus — The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat by detecting changes in body temperature and initiating responses to maintain homeostasis. The pituitary gland regulates hormones, the thyroid controls metabolism, and the adrenal gland manages stress responses, none of which directly regulate temperature.

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B. Pituitary gland

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C. Thyroid gland

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D. Adrenal gland

Question 6

Antonym of HEAVY:

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Light — Heavy ↔ light.

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Bulky

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Massive

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Weighty

Question 7

Who was called the 'Lincoln' of Kerala for uplifting backward communities?

Accepted Answer

Pandit Karuppan — Pandit K.P. Karuppan — 'Lincoln of Kerala' for his work for depressed classes.

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Sahodaran Ayyappan

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Velayudha Panikkar

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Brahmananda Swami Sivayogi

Question 8

The Malayali Congress leaders active at the national level included:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

C. Sankaran Nair and Barrister G.P. Pillai — Both C. ‌​‍Sankaran Nair (INC President 1897) and G.P. Pillai were prominent Malayali Congressmen.

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K.P. Kesava Menon only

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Only G.P. Pillai

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Only C. Sankaran Nair

Question 9

Under the National Health Mission (NHM), which of the following is a key component of the Ayushman Bharat - Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) initiative?

Accepted Answer

B. Screening, early detection, and management of non-communicable diseases — Ayushman Bharat - HWCs under NHM focus on comprehensive primary healthcare, including screening and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes at the community level. Option A is incorrect as tertiary care is not the primary focus of HWCs. Option C is incorrect because AB-HWCs emphasize preventive and promotive care, not mandatory hospitalization. Option D is incorrect as the initiative promotes public health facilities, not private ones.

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A. Provision of tertiary care services in all rural areas

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C. Mandatory hospitalization for all chronic disease patients

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D. Establishment of 100% private health facilities in sub-centres

Question 10

In which year did Pinarayi Vijayan first assume office as Chief Minister?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2016 — CM since 25 May 2016.‌​‍

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2011

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2021

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2006

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #268