Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #422

Question 1

Synonym of GUILE:

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Cunning — Sly cleverness.

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Honesty

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Truth

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Simplicity

Question 2

Under the NEP 2020, which body has been proposed to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC) to oversee higher education in India?

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A. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — The NEP 2020 recommends replacing the UGC with the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) to focus on holistic and multidisciplinary education, reducing administrative burdens. AICTE and NAAC are specialized bodies for technical education and accreditation, respectively, while NCHE is not proposed in the policy.

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B. National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

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C. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

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D. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Question 3

The 'Pothuvidyabhyasa Samrakshana Yanjam' (Public Education Rejuvenation Mission) is a flagship initiative of the Kerala government. Which of the following best describes its overarching objective?

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C. To transform government schools into centers of excellence and bring back students from private institutions. — The Public Education Rejuvenation Mission's core aim is to enhance the quality and infrastructure of government schools, making them attractive alternatives to private schools. This initiative seeks to improve educational standards and increase enrollment by fostering public confidence in government institutions. Options A, B, and D represent either existing provisions, specific sub-components, or objectives not central to this particular mission's overarching goal.

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A. To provide free education up to the university level for all students.

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B. To establish new government schools in every panchayat across the state.

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D. To introduce a uniform curriculum and grading system for all public and private schools.

Question 4

Choose the correct form: 'Neither of the boys ___ present.'‌​‍

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is — 'Neither' is singular → singular verb.‌​‍

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be

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are

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were

Question 5

Which of the following functional groups is characteristic of local anesthetics like lidocaine?

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A. Amide group — Local anesthetics like lidocaine contain an amide group (-CONH-) as part of their structure, which is essential for their mechanism of action by blocking sodium channels. The other groups listed are not characteristic of local anesthetics.

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B. Aldehyde group

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C. Nitro group

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D. Phenolic group

Question 6

Time taken by a 180 m long train running at 54 km/hr to cross a man on the platform:

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12 seconds — 54 km/hr = 15 m/s. Time = 180/15 = 12 seconds.

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4 seconds

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8 seconds

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16 seconds

Question 7

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a therapeutic diet for a patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

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B. Controlled carbohydrate intake with emphasis on low glycemic index foods — A therapeutic diet for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus focuses on controlling carbohydrate intake and selecting low glycemic index foods to manage blood glucose levels. High carbohydrate or unrestricted fat intake is contraindicated.

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A. High carbohydrate content with low protein

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C. Unrestricted fat intake with high sugar foods allowed

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D. Increased protein intake without considering carbohydrate content

Question 8

Change to passive: 'Manners reveal true character.'

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True character is revealed by manners. — Object becomes subject; verb becomes 'is revealed'.

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Good manners reveal good character.

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True manner reveal character.

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It is manners that reveal character.

Question 9

Kerala's famous festival calendar:

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Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — Kollavarsham (Malayalam Era) — started 825 CE.

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Saka era

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Vikram samvat

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Hijri

Question 10

Kerala's first woman DIG (police):

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R Sreelekha — R Sreelekha.

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B Sandhya

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Lakshmi

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Both A and B served

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #422