Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #521

Question 1

The period of Emergency declared in India from 1975 to 1977 represented a significant challenge to the country's democratic institutions. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects a key constitutional consequence or debate that emerged directly from this period?

Accepted Answer

B. The introduction of the 42nd Amendment Act, which significantly curtailed judicial review and strengthened the executive's powers, prompting debates on the basic structure doctrine. — The 42nd Amendment Act, passed during the Emergency, significantly altered the Indian Constitution by attempting to curtail judicial review and strengthen the executive's powers. This controversial act prompted crucial debates and subsequent judicial pronouncements upholding the 'Basic Structure Doctrine' to protect the fundamental features of the Constitution. Option A is incorrect as fundamental rights were suspended, not permanently abolished, and C and D describe constitutional changes or bodies that did not materialize in the manner suggested.

Answer

A. The immediate and permanent abolition of fundamental rights, leading to a complete overhaul of the judicial system.

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C. A shift from a parliamentary to a presidential system of government to prevent future political instability.

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D. The establishment of a new independent body specifically to oversee and approve all future declarations of national emergency.

Question 2

The minimum age of a Panchayat member is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 — Minimum age to be a Panchayat member = 21 years.‌​‍

Answer

18

Answer

25

Answer

30

Question 3

RCC Thiruvananthapuram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Regional Cancer Centre — Regional Cancer Centre.‌​‍

Answer

Both

Answer

Hospital

Answer

Research

Question 4

Kerala's first Film Censor Board chair Malayalam:

Accepted Answer

Adoor — Various over years — Adoor chaired FTII.

Answer

M.T. Vasudevan Nair

Answer

Shahji

Answer

None

Question 5

In a group of 50, 30 like tea, 25 like coffee, 10 like both. Like only tea:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

20 — Only tea = 30 - 10 = 20.‌​‍

Answer

15

Answer

30

Answer

10

Question 6

Kerala state emblem:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 elephants with shankha — Two elephants flanking shankha and Ashoka emblem.‌​‍

Answer

Eagle

Answer

Peacock

Answer

Lion

Question 7

Discovery of India by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru.‌​‍

Answer

Gandhi

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Ambedkar

Answer

Tagore

Question 8

Which alliance was Nitish Kumar's party, JD(U), part of in 2024?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

JD-U in NDA — JD(U) part of NDA.‌​‍

Answer

Left

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Alone

Answer

With Cong

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of statins (e.g., atorvastatin) in lowering cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

C. Blocking the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver. — Statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. HMG-CoA reductase is a crucial enzyme in the mevalonate pathway, which is the rate-limiting step for cholesterol synthesis in the liver. By inhibiting this enzyme, statins effectively reduce the endogenous production of cholesterol, leading to lower LDL-C levels.

Answer

A. Increasing the excretion of bile acids.

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B. Inhibiting the absorption of dietary cholesterol.

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D. Promoting the breakdown of triglycerides.

Question 10

CM Karnataka 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Siddaramaiah — Siddaramaiah (Cong, since May 2023).‌​‍

Answer

DK Shivakumar

Answer

Yediyurappa

Answer

Bommai

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #521