Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #462

Question 1

Thacholi Othenan:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legendary warrior of North Malabar — Vadakkan Pattukal hero.‌​‍

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None

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Musician

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South king

Question 2

Joint family in India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Multi-generational, patrilineal, common residence and property — Traditional Indian model. ‌​‍Declining in urban areas. Matrilineal: Nairs (Kerala, before reform), Khasis, Garos.

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Single member

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Nuclear only

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Matrilineal only

Question 3

India's net zero target year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2070 — PM Modi announced net zero emissions by 2070 at COP26.‌​‍

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2050

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2060

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2080

Question 4

Vietnam War (US involvement) ended with:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese (April 1975) — US military withdrew 1973. ‌​‍Saigon fell to North Vietnam (April 1975). Vietnam reunified under communist rule.

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Chinese takeover

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Independence

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US victory

Question 5

The slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' in Kerala reform discourse is most associated with:

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Ambedkar (adopted by Kerala Dalit movements) — B. R. Ambedkar's slogan 'Educate, Organise, Agitate' was embraced by Kerala's Dalit movement.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Ayyankali

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 6

The economic reforms introduced in India in 1991 marked a significant paradigm shift from the earlier state-led development model. What was the most profound change in the Indian state's approach to economic management post-1991?

Accepted Answer

B. The state's role transitioned from being a dominant producer and controller to primarily acting as a facilitator and regulator of economic activity. — The 1991 economic reforms fundamentally changed the state's role from a central planner and dominant producer to a facilitator and regulator. This involved reducing licensing, opening up sectors to private investment, and integrating India more with the global economy, allowing market forces a greater role while the state focused on creating an enabling environment. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the extent or direction of these reforms.

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A. The state completely withdrew from all economic sectors, privatizing every public sector undertaking.

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C. The government significantly increased its direct allocation of resources to heavy industries to achieve rapid industrialization.

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D. The focus shifted entirely towards agrarian development, with industrial growth being de-emphasized to prioritize rural upliftment.

Question 7

Change to comparative: 'Rajiv is the tallest boy in the class.'

Accepted Answer

Rajiv is taller than all the other boys in the class. — Superlative → comparative + 'than all the other'.

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Rajiv is taller than many boys in the class.

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Rajiv is taller than no other boy in the class.

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Rajiv is taller than most of the boys in the class.

Question 8

Who is called the father of literacy in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

Kuriakose Elias Chavara — St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara pioneered education for all in Kerala.

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Kumaranasan

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Chattampi Swami

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Pandit Karuppan

Question 9

Kakki Dam on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pamba — Pamba tributary — Sabarigiri project.‌​‍

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

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Chalakudy

Question 10

Analgesics classify as:

Accepted Answer

Narcotic (morphine) and non-narcotic (aspirin, paracetamol) — Narcotic — from opium; addictive. Non-narcotic — safer. Aspirin also antiplatelet.

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Only narcotic

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Only antipyretic

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Antacid

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #462