Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #515

Question 1

The principal and manager ___ absent today.

Accepted Answer

are — Two subjects joined by 'and' — plural verb 'are'.

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is

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was

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were

Question 2

Guruvayur Satyagraha led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K Kelappan — K. Kelappan (Kerala Gandhi).‌​‍

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TK Madhavan

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Ayyankali

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Guru

Question 3

First Indian to win Nobel in Literature:

Accepted Answer

Rabindranath Tagore (1913) — For Gitanjali (Song Offerings). Composed national anthems of India, Bangladesh. Founded Santiniketan (Visva-Bharati).

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Gandhi

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Nehru

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Tagore father

Question 4

The International Day of Education, observed globally on January 24th, highlights education's pivotal role in achieving peace and development. Considering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) and the UN's broader agenda, which of the following policy decisions would be *most in line* with the spirit and objectives of this international observance?

Accepted Answer

B. Implementing comprehensive policies to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, with a focus on marginalized communities. — The International Day of Education, spearheaded by UNESCO, aligns with SDG 4, which aims to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.' Therefore, policies promoting universal access, equity, and quality for all, especially marginalized groups, are most consistent with its objectives. Options A, C, and D contradict the principles of inclusivity, equity, or context-appropriateness central to global education goals.

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A. Investing heavily in private educational institutions while reducing public funding for primary schools in rural areas.

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C. Prioritizing vocational training for specific industries, thereby limiting access to broader academic fields for most students.

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D. Standardizing all national curricula globally to ensure uniformity, irrespective of local cultural or socio-economic contexts.

Question 5

Volume of a cuboid with dimensions 4×3×5 cm is:

Accepted Answer

60 cm³ — V = l×b×h = 4×3×5 = 60 cm³.

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12 cm³

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15 cm³

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80 cm³

Question 6

Kerala cabinet Chief Secretary (top bureaucrat):

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IAS officer — Senior-most IAS officer of state.

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Political

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Elected

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Judge

Question 7

The Government of India has been actively promoting the integration of AYUSH systems into the mainstream healthcare delivery. A key initiative for this integration, particularly at the primary healthcare level, involves establishing which of the following, often co-located with existing primary health centers?

Accepted Answer

B. AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (AYUSH HWCs) — AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (AYUSH HWCs) are a crucial part of the government's strategy to integrate AYUSH into primary healthcare. These centres, often co-located with existing Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat, aim to provide comprehensive primary health care services including preventive and promotive aspects of AYUSH. The other options represent tertiary care, research, or international promotion, which are not the primary means of integrating AYUSH at the grassroots primary healthcare level.

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A. Dedicated AYUSH super-specialty hospitals for advanced treatments

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C. National Institutes for AYUSH research and development

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D. International collaborations for global promotion of AYUSH

Question 8

Block Panchayats:‌​‍

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152 — 152 blocks.‌​‍

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300

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100

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200

Question 9

Synonym of SLOTHFUL:‌​‍

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Lazy — Lazy.‌​‍

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Active

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Diligent

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Quick

Question 10

Idukki formed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1972 — 26 January 1972.‌​‍

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1980

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1990

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1956

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #515