Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #485

Question 1

Which preposition: 'I am afraid ___ heights.'

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of — 'Afraid of' is the fixed preposition.

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at

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on

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for

Question 2

Odd: 25, 36, 49, 65, 81

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65 — 65 isn't a perfect square.

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25

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36

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81

Question 3

Deviance, per sociological view, is:

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Behaviour that violates social norms of a group (definition varies by context) — Deviance is socially defined — what's deviant varies by culture, time, group. Labelling theory (Becker): deviance is created by society labelling someone as deviant.

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Inherently bad

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Only crime

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Only religion

Question 4

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is a pivotal event in Kerala's social reform and freedom struggle. Its unique approach significantly influenced the broader Indian nationalist movement. Which of the following statements best encapsulates this distinctive contribution?

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B. It effectively demonstrated how non-violent civil disobedience could be applied to challenge deep-rooted social inequalities, drawing national leaders like Mahatma Gandhi into the social reform discourse. — The Vaikom Satyagraha uniquely applied Gandhian non-violent civil disobedience to address untouchability and temple entry rights, integrating social reform directly into the national freedom struggle. This approach garnered significant national attention and leadership, including Mahatma Gandhi's involvement, making social justice a core component of the nationalist agenda. Options A, C, and D misrepresent the primary objectives, methods, or immediate outcomes of the Satyagraha.

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A. It was the first instance where a regional movement successfully achieved complete political independence from a princely state through non-violent means.

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C. It primarily focused on economic demands of the working class, thereby laying the foundation for trade union movements in the princely states.

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D. It led to the immediate and complete abolition of the caste system throughout Travancore, setting a precedent for other princely states.

Question 5

Which statement is INCORRECT about the Malabar Rebellion? ‌​‍(I) First All Kerala Provincial Conference at Manjeri 1921 (II) Presided over by T. Prakasham (III) Malabar Rebellion also broke out 1921 (IV) First direct attack held at Pookkottur in August 1921

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Only (II) — The First All Kerala Provincial Conference at Manjeri 1921 was presided over by T.K. ‌​‍Madhavan, not T. Prakasham.

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Only (IV)

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Only (III)

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Only (I)

Question 6

Aruvippuram installation:‌​‍

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1888 — 1888 (Sree Narayana Guru).‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 7

De Lannoy was:‌​‍

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Dutch captain captured at Colachel — Captured by Marthanda Varma. Later became military advisor to Travancore.‌​‍

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Portuguese admiral

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British governor

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French missionary

Question 8

First railway line in Kerala:‌​‍

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Beypore-Tirur 1861 — Beypore to Tirur 1861.‌​‍

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Kochi-Madras

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Kollam-TVM

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Palakkad-Shoranur

Question 9

The idiom 'break the ice' means:‌​‍

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To start a conversation in a social situation — Common idiom for initiating dialogue with strangers.‌​‍

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To shatter glass

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To cool down

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To be rude

Question 10

Which region was primarily ruled by the Pala dynasty?‌​‍

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Bengal — Bengal and Bihar.

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Gujarat

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Kashmir

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Deccan

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #485