Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #324

Question 1

As part of the 'Kudumbashree' initiative in Kerala, how does the 'Snehapoorvam' scheme contribute to maternal and child health?

Accepted Answer

C. By ensuring home-based care and support for HIV-positive mothers and their children — 'Snehapoorvam' is a welfare scheme under Kudumbashree that provides emotional and financial support to HIV-positive mothers and their children to prevent stigma and ensure care. Option A refers to schemes like 'Janani Suraksha Yojana'; Option B is unrelated; Option D does not align with the scheme's objectives, which focus on psychosocial support rather than financial subsidies.

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A. By providing financial assistance to pregnant women for institutional deliveries

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B. By offering free nutritional supplements to children under 5 years of age

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D. By subsidizing the cost of caesarean sections in government hospitals

Question 2

The oldest irrigation project in Kerala is:‌​‍

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Pothundi — Pothundi (Palakkad) is Kerala's oldest irrigation project, completed in 1927.‌​‍

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Peechi

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Neyyar

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Malampuzha

Question 3

Digital India launched:‌​‍

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2015 — Launched 1 July 2015.‌​‍

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2017

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2016

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2014

Question 4

Kerala Infant Mortality Rate (lowest):

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Under 7 — IMR under 7 per 1000 (SRS 2020) — lowest in India.

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Under 10

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15

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20

Question 5

Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term:‌​‍

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Intersectionality — Kimberlé Crenshaw (1989) — examines how overlapping identities (race, gender, class) compound discrimination.‌​‍

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Sexism

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Patriarchy

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Feminism

Question 6

A student is struggling to write an essay independently. Their teacher sits with them, helps them brainstorm ideas, creates an outline together, and then guides them through writing the introduction, gradually reducing direct assistance as the student gains confidence. This interaction primarily illustrates the application of:

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A. Scaffolding — Scaffolding, a concept often associated with Vygotsky, refers to the temporary support provided by a more knowledgeable other (like the teacher) to help a learner master a task. The teacher's gradual reduction of assistance as the student gains competence is a classic example of scaffolding within the student's Zone of Proximal Development.

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B. Assimilation

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C. Equilibration

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D. Meaningful reception

Question 7

A rapidly urbanizing city in Kerala is grappling with escalating air pollution, particularly high levels of PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NOx), primarily attributed to increased vehicular traffic and burgeoning industrial activities. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective for long-term, sustainable pollution control in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Developing an extensive public transportation network, encouraging non-motorized transport, transitioning industries to renewable energy sources, and enforcing stringent industrial emission standards. — Option B offers the most comprehensive and sustainable long-term solution by addressing both major sources (vehicular and industrial) through systemic changes. Developing public transport and non-motorized transport reduces overall vehicle dependency, while transitioning industries to renewables and enforcing strict standards tackles industrial emissions at the source. Options A, C, and D offer partial, short-term, or less effective solutions, such as merely shifting pollution or relying on palliative measures rather than source reduction.

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A. Implementing strict vehicle emission testing, promoting the use of private electric vehicles, and subsidizing cleaner industrial fuels.

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C. Imposing higher taxes on fossil fuels, relocating highly polluting industries to rural areas, and mandating odd-even traffic schemes in peak hours.

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D. Investing heavily in large-scale air purifiers across the city, promoting afforestation drives, and encouraging residents to use personal protective masks.

Question 8

Kerala Police mascot:

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Kerala elephant — Elephant in logo.

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Tiger

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Lion

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None

Question 9

William Logan wrote:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar Manual — Malabar Manual (1887).‌​‍

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Indulekha

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Ramacharitam

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Narayaneeyam

Question 10

Kochi Metro inaugurated:‌​‍

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2017 — 17 June 2017 by PM Modi.‌​‍

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2018

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2016

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2019

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #324