Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #342

Question 1

Kautilya's Arthashastra advocates for a highly centralized administrative system where the king's primary duty extends beyond maintaining law and order to actively managing the state's economy and welfare. Which of the following best reflects a key principle derived from this philosophy regarding state intervention?

Accepted Answer

B. The state has a direct responsibility in regulating trade, establishing state-owned mines, and controlling land revenue to ensure the prosperity and security of the realm. — Kautilya's Arthashastra emphasizes a strong, interventionist state that directly controls and regulates various economic sectors like mining, agriculture, trade, and taxation to maximize state revenue and public welfare. Option B accurately reflects this extensive state control over economic activities. Options A and C propose limited state intervention or local autonomy, which contradicts the highly centralized and managed economy described in Arthashastra, while option D misrepresents the pragmatic nature of Kautilya's statecraft.

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A. The state should primarily focus on military expansion and allow private enterprises to manage all economic activities without intervention.

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C. The king's role is limited to adjudication and defense, with local self-governing bodies having complete autonomy over economic policy.

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D. Economic policies should be dictated by religious scriptures, with the state ensuring compliance rather than direct management.

Question 2

Bitcoin is a:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cryptocurrency — Bitcoin is a decentralised digital cryptocurrency created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto.‌​‍

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Physical coin

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Government bond

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Bank deposit

Question 3

Past participle of 'go':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Gone — Go-Went-Gone.‌​‍

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Went

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Going

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Goed

Question 4

Phishing is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fraudulent attempt to steal personal data — Phishing = fraudulent emails/websites impersonating trusted entities to steal passwords, card numbers, etc.‌​‍

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A type of fishing

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A programming language

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A network protocol

Question 5

Synonym of GLIB:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Smooth/superficial — Fluent but shallow.‌​‍

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Truthful

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Slow

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Hesitant

Question 6

'Things Fall Apart' by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Achebe — Chinua Achebe (Nigeria, 1958). ‌​‍Igbo society and colonialism. Classic African novel.

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Ngugi

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Soyinka

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Gordimer

Question 7

Rowlatt Act (Black Act):

Accepted Answer

1919 — 1919 — allowed detention without trial, curtailed civil liberties.

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1918

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1920

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1922

Question 8

In the context of state-level 'Best Teacher' awards in Kerala, which of the following aspects is typically given the LEAST priority during the selection process?

Accepted Answer

D. The teacher's personal financial background and assets. — State-level 'Best Teacher' awards prioritize professional achievements such as innovative teaching, student development, and academic qualifications. A teacher's personal financial background and assets are irrelevant to their professional merit and contributions to education, and thus are given the least, if any, priority.

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A. Innovative teaching methodologies adopted by the teacher.

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B. Contribution to co-curricular activities and student development.

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C. Academic qualifications and years of service.

Question 9

Kerala's first self-financing medical college:

Accepted Answer

Several in 1990s-2000s — Various in private sector.

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None

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One

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Govt only

Question 10

Padmanabhaswamy Temple is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thiruvananthapuram — Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram — richest temple.‌​‍

Answer

Ernakulam

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Kollam

Answer

Thrissur

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #342