Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #540

Question 1

Israel-Gaza ceasefire 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 2025 phases — Phased deal began Jan 2025.‌​‍

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None

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Full

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Failed

Question 2

India's Look East Policy (1991) became:

Accepted Answer

Act East Policy (2014 under Modi) — PV Narasimha Rao launched Look East (1991). Modi upgraded to Act East (2014) — emphasising active engagement with ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Pacific.

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Look West

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Look North

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Look South

Question 3

Synonym of GUILE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cunning — Sly cleverness.‌​‍

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Truth

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Honesty

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Simplicity

Question 4

The Gini coefficient, ranging from 0 to 1, is a key statistical measure of income inequality. If a country observes its Gini coefficient rising from 0.30 to 0.45 over a ten-year period, what is the most appropriate interpretation of this change in socio-economic terms?

Accepted Answer

B. There has been an increase in income disparities, indicating a wider gap between the rich and the poor. — The correct answer is B. A higher Gini coefficient indicates greater income inequality. Therefore, a rise from 0.30 to 0.45 signifies a worsening income distribution and a wider gap between the rich and the poor. Options A and D are incorrect as they suggest an improvement in equality or effective welfare programs, which would typically lead to a decrease in the Gini coefficient. Option C is incorrect because the Gini coefficient measures relative inequality, not the absolute level of national income or widespread absolute poverty.

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A. The country has successfully implemented policies that led to a more equitable distribution of wealth.

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C. The overall national income has significantly decreased, leading to widespread absolute poverty.

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D. The government's social welfare programs have become highly effective in reducing economic disparities.

Question 5

Dr. Palpu submitted the Ezhava Memorial in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1896 — The Ezhava Memorial (1896) was a petition to the Travancore ruler demanding the right of Ezhavas to enter government service.‌​‍

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1891

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1903

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1910

Question 6

SmartCity Kochi SEZ partner:

Accepted Answer

Dubai — Dubai-based TECOM partnership.

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Singapore

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Israel

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UK

Question 7

The word 'impossible' has which prefix?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

im- — 'im-' is a negating prefix (form of 'in-' before p, b, m). ‌​‍Others: unlikely, illegal, irregular.

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-sible

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ible-

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pos-

Question 8

Which socio-religious reform movement in Kerala, founded by Sree Narayana Guru, primarily aimed at eradicating caste discrimination and promoting social equality?

Accepted Answer

B. SNDP Yogam — The SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam), founded by Sree Narayana Guru, was a movement in Kerala dedicated to uplifting the Ezhava community and challenging caste-based oppression through education, temple reforms, and social equality. While Arya Samaj (founded by Dayananda Saraswati) addressed caste issues in North India, and Prarthana Samaj (founded by Mahadev Govind Ranade) was a reform movement in Maharashtra, neither was centered in Kerala. The Theosophical Society, founded by Helena Blavatsky, focused on spiritualism and not primarily on caste discrimination.

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A. Arya Samaj

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C. Prarthana Samaj

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D. Theosophical Society

Question 9

US President 2025-26:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Trump (2nd term) — Donald Trump sworn in 20 Jan 2025.‌​‍

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Vance

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Biden

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Harris

Question 10

The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 emphasizes a paradigm shift towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. Which of the following is a key strategy outlined in NHP 2017 to ensure access to essential medicines and reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for the population?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting the use of generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains. — NHP 2017 explicitly aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenditure by promoting generic medicines and strengthening public procurement and supply chains for essential drugs. This is a core component of achieving Universal Health Coverage, focusing on affordability and accessibility. Other options either increase costs or focus on tertiary care, which are not the primary strategies for universal access to essential medicines.

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A. Prioritizing the development of super-specialty hospitals in urban areas.

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C. Encouraging private sector dominance in the manufacturing and distribution of all essential drugs.

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D. Implementing a user-fee system for all essential medicines to generate funds for healthcare infrastructure.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #540