Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #397

Question 1

Red Cross founder:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Henry Dunant — Henry Dunant (1863). HQ: Geneva.‌​‍

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Florence Nightingale

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Albert Schweitzer

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Marie Curie

Question 2

'The assailant ___ several places before being apprehended by the police.' (phrasal verb)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

called at — 'Called at' = visited a place; 'called on' = visited a person.‌​‍

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called upon

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called up

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called on

Question 3

Kerala's Folk Dances:

Accepted Answer

Thiruvathira, Kaikottikkali, Oppana, Margamkali, Duffmuttu — Several folk forms.

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Only one

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Three

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Two

Question 4

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kottayam district needs sanction for the appointment of a substitute teacher due to a long-term leave vacancy and also requires approval for minor infrastructure repair funds. To which officer should these requests be primarily submitted for official processing and sanction?

Accepted Answer

B. District Educational Officer (DEO), Kottayam — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the authority responsible for the administration and supervision of High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools within a district, including matters like teacher appointments, transfers, and allocation of funds for school maintenance. The AEO primarily deals with LP and UP schools, while the DDE supervises DEOs and AEOs at the district level.

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A. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO), Kottayam

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C. Deputy Director of Education (DDE), Kottayam

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D. District Collector, Kottayam

Question 5

The COVID-19 national lockdown in India began on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

24 March 2020 — Janata Curfew on 22 March, then 21-day national lockdown announced by PM Modi from 25 March 2020 (midnight of 24 March).‌​‍

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1 April 2020

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22 March 2020

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14 March 2020

Question 6

Letters: B, E, I, N, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

T — +3,+4,+5,+6=T.‌​‍

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U

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S

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R

Question 7

The 'New World' (Americas) was named 'America' in 1507 by which cartographer, honouring Amerigo Vespucci?

Accepted Answer

Martin Waldseemüller — German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller's 1507 world map first labelled the continent 'America'.

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Gerardus Mercator

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Ptolemy

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Henricus Martellus

Question 8

The five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat are:

Accepted Answer

Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand — The five pillars are Economy, Infrastructure, Technology-driven System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand.

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Land, Labour, Law, Liquidity, Leadership

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Trade, Tech, Talent, Trust, Tourism

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Defence, Digital, Development, Democracy, Diplomacy

Question 9

Vakkom Moulavi called:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Father of Muslim Renaissance in Kerala — Muslim reformer. Founded Swadeshabhimani.‌​‍

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Kerala Gandhi

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Kerala Simham

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Lincoln of Kerala

Question 10

A rapidly urbanizing coastal district in Kerala is grappling with escalating water pollution, primarily from inadequately treated municipal wastewater and non-point sources like agricultural runoff and plastic litter. Which of the following integrated strategies would be most effective and sustainable for long-term water quality improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Developing a decentralized wastewater treatment network, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, establishing comprehensive solid waste management with emphasis on plastic recycling, and fostering community participation in water body protection. — Option C represents the most effective and sustainable integrated strategy. It addresses both point (wastewater) and non-point (agricultural runoff, plastic litter) sources through a multi-faceted approach including decentralized treatment, source reduction, proper waste management, and community engagement. Options A and B are insufficient as they focus on only one or two aspects, neglecting a holistic approach. Option D is an unsustainable approach that merely displaces pollution and can harm marine ecosystems, rather than resolving the core issues.

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A. Solely focusing on upgrading all existing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to tertiary treatment levels and increasing their capacity.

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B. Implementing a stringent ban on single-use plastics across the district and imposing heavy penalties for any discharge of untreated wastewater.

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D. Constructing long ocean outfalls to discharge all treated and partially treated wastewater far into the deep sea, coupled with periodic coastal clean-up drives.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #397