Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #361

Question 1

Bekal Fort is in:

Accepted Answer

Kasaragod — Bekal Fort — largest fort in Kerala, Kasaragod district.

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Kannur

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with a terminal illness demonstrates remarkable resilience, actively participating in support groups, seeking second opinions, and making plans for their remaining time, rather than succumbing to despair. According to psychodynamic theory, which part of the mind is primarily responsible for this healthy, reality-oriented coping?

Accepted Answer

C. Ego — In psychodynamic theory, the Ego functions on the reality principle, mediating between the primal urges of the Id, the moral demands of the Superego, and the constraints of the external world. It is responsible for rational thought, problem-solving, and healthy coping mechanisms that allow an individual to adapt to reality. The Id operates on the pleasure principle, the Superego embodies moral standards, and the Unconscious holds thoughts and feelings outside of awareness.

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A. Id

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B. Superego

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D. Unconscious

Question 3

PM Modi attended G7 as:‌​‍

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Invited guest/outreach — India invited as outreach country.‌​‍

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Observer

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Host

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Member

Question 4

Which word does NOT have a related meaning to 'Judicious'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice — Judicious means wise/prudent/discreet. ‌​‍Justice is a noun (concept), not a synonym for the adjective.

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Wise

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Prudent

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Discreet

Question 5

Which Kerala palace is famous for the 'Gajendramoksha' mural painting?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Krishnapuram Palace — Krishnapuram Palace (Alappuzha) houses the famed 49-sq-ft mural 'Gajendra Moksham'.‌​‍

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Mattanchery Palace

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Chirakkal Palace

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Padmanabhapuram Palace

Question 6

In the context of environmental biotechnology, what is the most significant advantage of employing genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) compared to naturally occurring microbial strains for the bioremediation of complex industrial waste containing recalcitrant organic compounds?

Accepted Answer

C. GEMs can be specifically designed to possess novel metabolic pathways or enhanced expression of existing enzymes, leading to more efficient and targeted degradation of specific recalcitrant pollutants. — The primary advantage of genetically engineered microorganisms (GEMs) in bioremediation is their ability to be specifically designed. This engineering allows them to acquire novel metabolic pathways or enhance existing enzymatic activities, enabling more efficient and targeted breakdown of recalcitrant organic pollutants that natural microbes struggle to degrade. While other options present potential outcomes or features, they are either overstatements, not universally true, or secondary to the fundamental engineered capability.

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A. GEMs can naturally adapt to a broader spectrum of extreme pH and temperature conditions, making them universally applicable without prior site assessment.

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B. GEMs are capable of completely mineralizing pollutants into inert inorganic compounds, thereby eliminating all secondary environmental impacts.

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D. GEMs require significantly less incubation time and nutrient supplementation in situ, making them a more cost-effective solution for large-scale environmental clean-up projects.

Question 7

Kerala's rail network under:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Southern Railway — Southern Railway zone.‌​‍

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South Central

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Konkan

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Central

Question 8

Kerala Kalamandalam was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vallathol Narayana Menon — Poet Vallathol Narayana Menon founded Kerala Kalamandalam in 1930 to promote Kerala's classical arts.‌​‍

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E. M. S. Namboodiripad

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K. Kelappan

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K. V. Krishna Menon

Question 9

Synonym of EPHEMERAL:‌​‍

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Short-lived — Lasting short time.‌​‍

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Permanent

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Eternal

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Long

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the Travancore-Cochin Integration Act of 1950 is correct?

Accepted Answer

C. It provided for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in proportion to their population. — The Travancore-Cochin Integration Act of 1950 facilitated the formation of the Travancore-Cochin state and included provisions for proportional reservation of seats for SCs and STs, aligning with the constitutional principles. Option A is incorrect as Malabar was already part of the Madras Presidency, not merged in 1950. Option B is wrong as Kerala did not have a bicameral legislature at that time. Option D is incorrect as the act merged princely states but did not abolish them entirely.

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A. It led to the merger of Travancore, Cochin, and Malabar into a single political unit.

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B. It established a bicameral legislature in the newly formed state.

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D. It abolished the princely states and introduced a unitary form of government in Kerala.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #361