Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #510

Question 1

Anganwadi centres function under which programme?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

ICDS — ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) operates through Anganwadi centres.‌​‍

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NRDP

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KUDUMBASHREE

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IRDP

Question 2

Chemmeen was written by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thakazhi — Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai wrote Chemmeen (1956).‌​‍

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Basheer

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O.V. Vijayan

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M.T.

Question 3

A community health assessment reveals that a particular slum area has significantly higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage compared to affluent neighborhoods in the same city. Which primary social determinant of health is most likely contributing to these observed disparities?

Accepted Answer

C. Socioeconomic status (Poverty) — Socioeconomic status, particularly poverty, is a fundamental social determinant of health that profoundly impacts health outcomes. In slum areas, poverty often leads to inadequate housing, poor sanitation, limited access to nutritious food, and reduced educational opportunities, all of which contribute to higher rates of malnutrition, infectious diseases, and lower immunization coverage. While lifestyle choices and access to technology play a role, poverty is the overarching factor creating these disparities.

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A. Genetic predisposition

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B. Lifestyle choices

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D. Access to advanced medical technology

Question 4

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) was first launched in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan — AAY launched first in Rajasthan in 2000.‌​‍

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Tamil Nadu

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Bihar

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Kerala

Question 5

Phrasal verb 'put off' means:

Accepted Answer

postpone/delay — 'Put off' = to postpone or delay.

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put on

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put out

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put up

Question 6

A tall, slender, fair-haired individual with a cheerful disposition, but prone to anxiety, especially about future events or thunderstorms, presents with burning pains (better by cold applications) and a strong desire for cold drinks. They also have a tendency for easy bleeding. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

D. Phosphorus — Phosphorus is characterized by a tall, slender build, an amiable yet anxious disposition (especially anticipatory anxiety and fear of thunderstorms), burning pains ameliorated by cold, strong desire for cold drinks, and a hemorrhagic diathesis. Argentum Nitricum has anticipatory anxiety but often with diarrhea, Gelsemium has dullness and drowsiness, and Lycopodium has right-sided complaints and 4-8 PM aggravation, making Phosphorus the most fitting choice.

Answer

A. Argentum Nitricum

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B. Gelsemium Sempervirens

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C. Lycopodium Clavatum

Question 7

Shaji N. Karun:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Filmmaker (Piravi) — Piravi director, Padma Shri.‌​‍

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Politician

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Novelist

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Actor

Question 8

The 'Aruvippuram Installation' (Aruvippuram Pratishta) of 1888, which challenged caste hierarchy by consecrating a Shiva idol without Brahmin priests, was led by which social reformer?

Accepted Answer

A. Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru performed the Aruvippuram Installation in 1888, symbolically rejecting caste-based priesthood by installing a Shiva idol without Brahmin intermediaries. Kumaran Asan was a poet and disciple of Narayana Guru but not involved in this act. Mannathu Padmanabhan was associated with the Nair Service Society, and Dr. Palpu was a physician and reformer, neither involved in this specific event.

Answer

B. Kumaran Asan

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C. Mannathu Padmanabhan

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D. Dr. Palpu

Question 9

Idukki Dam is built on the river:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Periyar — Idukki arch dam is on the Periyar River.‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha

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Chaliyar

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Kabini

Question 10

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending, recently cleared by Cabinet, is being done with which fuel?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) — The Cabinet approved ethanol blending with ATF under the SAF initiative.‌​‍

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Diesel

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CNG

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LPG

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #510