Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #482

Question 1

Antonym of LIBERAL:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Conservative — Liberal ↔ conservative.‌​‍

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Generous

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Open

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Broad

Question 2

Empirical formula of benzene (C₆H₆) is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CH — Empirical = simplest whole-number ratio. ‌​‍Acetylene also CH; glucose C₆H₁₂O₆ is CH₂O.

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C₆H₆

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CH₂

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C₂H₂

Question 3

LIFE Mission (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment) was launched by Kerala for:

Accepted Answer

Housing for homeless — LIFE Mission aims to provide homes for all homeless and landless families in Kerala.

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Digital literacy

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Skill development

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Flood relief

Question 4

Mathrubhumi newspaper was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1923 — Mathrubhumi was founded in 1923 by K.P. Kesava Menon in Kozhikode.‌​‍

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1888

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1911

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1946

Question 5

Which of the following is a key criticism of Spearman's 'g' factor theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

B. It overemphasizes the influence of general intelligence and underestimates specific abilities. — A major criticism of Spearman's 'g' factor is that it overemphasizes general intelligence while neglecting the importance of specific abilities. Option B correctly identifies this criticism, while options A, C, and D are incorrect or unrelated to the primary criticisms of the theory.

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A. It fails to account for the role of environmental factors in intelligence.

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C. It does not explain how intelligence develops over time.

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D. It is based solely on animal studies and lacks human relevance.

Question 6

Who led the historic Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–25) for temple-entry rights?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan and T. K. Madhavan — T. ‌​‍K. Madhavan and K. ‌​‍Kelappan spearheaded the Vaikom Satyagraha; Gandhi visited in 1925.

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K. Ayyappan alone

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C. Krishnan

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K. P. Kesava Menon

Question 7

Row of 7. Mid position:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

4th — 4th.‌​‍

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3rd

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5th

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2nd

Question 8

Ashtamudi Lake shape:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Octopus-like (8 arms) — Ashtamudi = 'Eight braids' — 8-pointed shape.‌​‍

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Circular

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Linear

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Star

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 that opened all state-controlled temples to Hindus was issued by:

Accepted Answer

Sri Chithira Thirunal (Travancore) — On 12 November 1936, Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma proclaimed Temple Entry in Travancore — a historic reform.

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Maharaja of Kochi

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Zamorin of Calicut

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Government of Madras

Question 10

A large industrial unit in Kerala is observed to be consistently violating environmental norms by discharging untreated industrial waste into a nearby wetland, leading to severe ecological damage and public health concerns. Under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, what is the most appropriate action the Central Government can take to address this situation directly?

Accepted Answer

B. Issue specific directions, including the closure, prohibition, or regulation of the industry's operations, even in the absence of specific rules for that particular type of waste. — Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, grants the Central Government extensive powers to issue directions to any person, officer, or authority. These directions can include orders for the closure, prohibition, or regulation of any industry, operation, or process to prevent or control environmental pollution, making it the most direct and effective action. Options A, C, and D represent indirect actions, responsibilities of other bodies, or defer immediate regulatory action, which are not the primary direct power of the Central Government under EPA for such a violation.

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A. Direct the State Pollution Control Board to initiate criminal proceedings against the industrial unit's management for environmental negligence.

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C. Advise the local self-government to impose heavy fines on the industrial unit for violating municipal waste disposal regulations.

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D. Form a high-level committee to conduct a detailed study on the long-term environmental impacts before any regulatory action can be taken.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #482