Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #481

Question 1

Who wrote the book 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollstonecraft — Mary Wollstonecraft published it in 1792.

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Betty Friedan

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Henriette Dessaulles Casgrain

Question 2

Masculine of 'goose':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

gander — Gander.‌​‍

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gosling

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geese

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gooser

Question 3

In Kerala's three-tier Panchayati Raj system, a Grama Sabha meeting in a particular ward strongly recommends constructing a new public health center. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the subsequent procedural steps for this proposal to be considered and potentially implemented?

Accepted Answer

C. The Grama Panchayat incorporates the proposal into its draft annual plan, which is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level, and finally integrated into the District Plan by the District Planning Committee for resource allocation and approval. — The Grama Sabha is the foundation of the planning process, and its recommendations are crucial for the Grama Panchayat's draft plan. This plan is then consolidated at the Block Panchayat level and further integrated by the District Planning Committee (DPC) into the comprehensive District Plan. The DPC is responsible for consolidating plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities in the district and preparing a draft development plan for the entire district, ensuring a bottom-up planning approach and coordinated resource allocation. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete procedu

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A. The Grama Panchayat must directly approve and allocate funds for the project from its own budget, as the Grama Sabha's decision is binding.

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B. The proposal is forwarded by the Grama Panchayat to the Block Panchayat, which then directly includes it in its annual plan for implementation across its jurisdiction.

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D. The Grama Panchayat sends the proposal directly to the State Planning Board for technical sanction and funding allocation, bypassing intermediate tiers.

Question 4

Direct: 'Where are you going?' Indirect:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

He asked where I was going — WH-question indirect: reporter verb + wh + subject + verb.‌​‍

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He asked that I was going

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He asked where was I going

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He asked where I am going

Question 5

'Abhijnanashakuntalam' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa — Kalidasa wrote Abhijnanashakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) — considered the finest Sanskrit drama.‌​‍

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Bhasa

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Bharavi

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Magha

Question 6

Kerala's state bird:‌​‍

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Great Indian Hornbill — Great Indian Hornbill (Buceros bicornis).‌​‍

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Hornbill

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Kingfisher

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Parrot

Question 7

Digit puzzle: 56 × 24 = ?

Accepted Answer

1344 — 56×24=1344.

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1240

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1404

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1400

Question 8

A newborn infant at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, grimaces to stimulation, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this infant?

Accepted Answer

B. 5 — The APGAR score is calculated as follows: Appearance (pink body, blue extremities) = 1 point; Pulse (heart rate 90 bpm, less than 100) = 1 point; Grimace (grimaces to stimulation) = 1 point; Activity (some flexion of extremities) = 1 point; Respiration (weak cry) = 1 point. Summing these points gives a total APGAR score of 5. This score indicates moderate distress and requires close observation and possible intervention.

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A. 4

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C. 6

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D. 7

Question 9

Choose the right article: '___ apple a day keeps the doctor away.'

Accepted Answer

An — 'Apple' starts with vowel sound → 'an'.

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A

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The

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No article

Question 10

The famous work 'Mokshapradeepam' was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Brahmananda Sivayogi — Brahmananda Sivayogi of Alathur authored Mokshapradeepam.‌​‍

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V.T. Bhattathiripad

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Kumaran Asan

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Dr. Palpu

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #481