Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #495

Question 1

According to IMNCI guidelines, when assessing a 6-month-old infant with a fever, which of the following signs would indicate a very severe febrile disease requiring urgent referral?

Accepted Answer

B. Stiff neck — A stiff neck is a critical 'danger sign' in IMNCI, indicating a potential serious bacterial infection such as meningitis, which requires urgent hospital referral and classifies as very severe febrile disease. A body temperature of 38.5°C alone is a fever but not a 'very severe' sign. A runny nose and cough or a red throat without pus are common signs of milder respiratory or throat infections and do not classify as 'very severe febrile disease' on their own.

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A. Body temperature of 38.5°C

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C. Runny nose and cough

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D. Red throat without pus

Question 2

Iran's Islamic Revolution (1979) overthrew:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi — Ayatollah Khomeini led 1979 revolution. ‌​‍Shah fled. Iran became Islamic Republic. ‌​‍US-Iran hostage crisis (1979-81) broke diplomatic ties.

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Khomeini

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Saddam Hussein

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Ayatollah

Question 3

Where did Narayana Guru found Advaita Ashramam in 1904 dedicated to 'Om Sahodaryam Sarvatra'?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aluva — Advaita Ashram at Aluva (Alwaye), 1913 (1904 is sometimes cited; standard PSC ans: Aluva).‌​‍

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Varkala

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Trichur

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Trivandrum

Question 4

The antonym of 'ANCIENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Modern — Ancient = very old. Modern = present-day, contemporary.‌​‍

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Old

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Historic

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Classic

Question 5

AI stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Artificial Intelligence — Artificial Intelligence — machines that can learn and make decisions.‌​‍

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Auto Intelligence

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Automated Input

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Applied Informatics

Question 6

CUET exam for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

College Admission — Common University Entrance Test.‌​‍

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Engineering

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School

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Civil Services

Question 7

As per recent Kerala health department reports, which of the following diseases was identified as a significant public health concern in the state during 2023 due to its rising cases and potential for outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

C. Dengue — Dengue was highlighted in Kerala health reports for 2023 due to a surge in cases, attributed to factors like poor waste management and water stagnation. Malaria and Japanese Encephalitis have been suppressed through vector control programs, while Chikungunya cases were fewer compared to Dengue.

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A. Malaria

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B. Japanese Encephalitis

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D. Chikungunya

Question 8

Guard cells control the opening and closing of:

Accepted Answer

Stomata — Kidney-shaped guard cells regulate stomatal aperture for gas exchange.

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Xylem vessels

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Root hairs

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Lenticels

Question 9

Kerala Agricultural University:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1971 — 1971 at Vellayani/Mannuthy.‌​‍

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1990

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1960

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1980

Question 10

Identify missing term: TYU, NSO, HMI, ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

BGC — T-6=N, N-6=H, H-6=B. Y-6=S, S-6=M, M-6=G. U-6=O, O-6=I, I-6=C. Next: BGC.‌​‍

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GBC

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CGD

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BGC

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #495