Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #523

Question 1

Arattupuzha Pooram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Both — Thrissur, considered oldest pooram.‌​‍

Answer

Oldest pooram

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Thrissur

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Kozhikode

Question 2

The People's Plan Campaign (Janakeeyasoothranam) was launched in which year?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1996 — The People's Plan Campaign was launched on 17 August 1996 under CM E.K. ‌​‍Nayanar, devolving 35-40% of state plan funds to local bodies.

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1991

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1994

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2000

Question 3

Shaji N. Karun:

Accepted Answer

Filmmaker (Piravi) — Piravi director, Padma Shri.

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Novelist

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Actor

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Politician

Question 4

Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam:

Accepted Answer

SNDP — Organization founded by Sree Narayana Guru.

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Kudumbashree

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Sabha

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Akademi

Question 5

Fiscal deficit is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Total expenditure - total revenue (excluding borrowings) — Fiscal deficit = total expenditure − total non-borrowing receipts. ‌​‍Measures government's borrowing need.

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Capital expenditure only

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Total expenditure - total revenue

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Revenue expenditure - revenue receipts

Question 6

Boar : Sow :: Gander : ___‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Goose — Male-female pairs: Boar-Sow (pig), Gander-Goose.‌​‍

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Duck

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Drake

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Gobbler

Question 7

San Andreas Fault type:

Accepted Answer

Transform — California transform fault.

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Divergent

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Convergent

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Subduction

Question 8

Paliath Achan, who joined Velu Thampi's revolt, was the Prime Minister of:

Accepted Answer

Kochi (Cochin) — Paliath Achans were hereditary Prime Ministers of Kochi kingdom.

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Travancore

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Calicut (Zamorin)

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Malabar

Question 9

Kerala floods year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kerala floods August 2018 — worst in 100 years.‌​‍

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2017

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2019

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2016

Question 10

Which of the following is a key feature of the Kerala Right to Education Rules, 2011, that aligns with the national RTE Act?

Accepted Answer

C. 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools — The Kerala RTE Rules, 2011, mandate 25% reservation for economically weaker sections in private schools, aligning with the national RTE Act. Option A is incorrect as it misrepresents the admission policy. Option B is a feature but not unique to Kerala. Option D, while important, is not a key RTE feature.

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A. Compulsory admission for children aged 6-14 in private schools

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B. No detention policy up to Class VIII

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D. Mandatory teacher eligibility test for government school appointments

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #523