Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #504

Question 1

Koodathayi poisoning case year:

Accepted Answer

2019 — Serial killing case exposed.

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2020

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2015

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2021

Question 2

A new drug substance is highly susceptible to photodegradation. Which primary packaging material would be the most appropriate choice to protect the drug from light exposure?

Accepted Answer

C. Amber colored glass bottle — Amber colored glass bottles are specifically designed to filter out ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths (typically below 470 nm), providing excellent protection against photodegradation for light-sensitive drug substances. Clear glass and most clear plastic bottles (like PET) offer minimal light protection, while opaque HDPE might not provide the specific spectrum blocking needed as effectively as amber glass.

Answer

A. Type I clear borosilicate glass

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B. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottle

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D. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottle

Question 3

Russia invaded Ukraine in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 (24 February) — Russia launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine 24 February 2022. ‌​‍Largest war in Europe since WWII. NATO supports Ukraine with weapons/aid.

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2014

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2020

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2008

Question 4

Participant observation method in anthropology:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Researcher lives among the studied community (Malinowski in Trobriand Islands) — Malinowski 'Argonauts of the Western Pacific' (1922). ‌​‍Fieldwork central to anthropology. Ethnography primary output.

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Interview only

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Survey only

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Lab only

Question 5

The number of degrees in a quadrant (quarter circle) is:

Accepted Answer

90° — Quadrant = 1/4 of 360° = 90°.

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180°

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270°

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360°

Question 6

Change to a question: 'He has finished his homework.'

Accepted Answer

Has he finished his homework? — Present perfect → invert auxiliary 'has' with subject.

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Does he finish his homework?

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Is he finishing his homework?

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Did he finish his homework?

Question 7

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observes International Literacy Day annually. What is the primary objective behind celebrating this day on September 8th worldwide?

Accepted Answer

D. To raise global awareness about the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda. — International Literacy Day, observed on September 8th, aims to highlight the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. Its primary objective is to raise global awareness about the critical role of literacy as a fundamental human right and a foundation for lifelong learning, thereby advancing the global literacy agenda. Options A, B, and C represent specific aspects or achievements within education but do not capture the broad, fundamental objective of International Literacy Day.

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A. To recognize the achievements in digital education and the integration of technology in classrooms globally.

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B. To celebrate the successful implementation of universal primary education programs in developing nations.

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C. To honor the educators who have dedicated their lives to promoting higher education and research.

Question 8

Present Chairman of Kerala State Disaster Management Authority:

Accepted Answer

Shri Pinarayi Vijayan — The Chief Minister is ex-officio Chairman of KSDMA.

Answer

Dr. V. Venu IAS

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Shri K. Rajan

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Smt. Tinku Biswal IAS

Question 9

The micro finance scheme for women SHG in Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kudumbasree — Kudumbasree (1998) — Kerala's flagship women SHG poverty eradication mission.‌​‍

Answer

Ayal Koottam

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Indira Rozgar Yojana

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Mahila Samridhi Yojana

Question 10

The famous Electricity Agitation happened in 1936 at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Electricity Agitation 1936 took place in Thrissur (Cochin region).‌​‍

Answer

Kollam

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Travancore

Answer

Kasargod

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #504