Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #547

Question 1

Which literary form is best suited for summarizing a complex concept through a short, rhythmic verse or rhyme, making it easier for students to recall information?

Accepted Answer

B. Poem — A poem uses rhythmic and rhyming language to condense complex ideas into a memorable format, aiding retention. Essays and reports are prose-based and less rhythmic, while drama relies on performance rather than concise recall.

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A. Essay

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C. Drama

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D. Report

Question 2

The leaders of the Vaikom Satyagraha included:

Accepted Answer

T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, K.P. Kesava Menon — Multi-caste leadership — T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, K.P. Kesava Menon.

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Only T.K. Madhavan

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Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru

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Only K. Kelappan

Question 3

What is eutrophication?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Nutrient enrichment of water → algae — Excessive nutrients lead to algal blooms.

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Drying

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Salinity

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Acidification

Question 4

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 in India?

Accepted Answer

C. To allocate 5% of GDP to the health sector by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 aims to increase public health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025, with further efforts to reach 5% over time. Option A is incorrect as the policy does not specify a fixed doctor-population ratio. Option B is incorrect because the target for IMR is set at 28 per 1000 live births by 2019, not 20. Option D is incorrect as the policy focuses on health infrastructure based on local needs rather than a uniform bed ratio.

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A. To achieve a doctor-population ratio of 1:1000 by 2025

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B. To reduce infant mortality rate to 20 per 1000 live births by 2025

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D. To ensure availability of 2 beds per 1000 population in all districts by 2025

Question 5

The SNDP Yogam was founded by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dr. Palpu — Dr. ‌​‍Palpu founded the SNDP Yogam (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam) in 1903 with Sree Narayana Guru's blessings. Guru served as its first president.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Kumaranasan

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K. Ayyappan

Question 6

Lake Michigan is located entirely within which country?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA only — Entirely in USA (unique Great Lake).‌​‍

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US-Canada

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Canada

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Mexico

Question 7

Ayyankali's 'Villuvandi Samaram' (bullock-cart protest) in 1893 was aimed at establishing:

Accepted Answer

Right to travel on public roads for Dalits — Ayyankali rode a bullock cart on roads forbidden to Pulayas, asserting their right to use public roads.

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Right to education

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Temple entry

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Voting rights

Question 8

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Legislators + expatriates abroad + expatriates in other states — Loka Kerala Sabha brings together Kerala legislators, parliamentarians and Keralite expatriates globally and across India.‌​‍

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Only expatriates abroad

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Legislators + expatriates in other states

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Legislators from Kerala + elected expatriates abroad

Question 9

The Joint Commissioners of Malabar who freed all trade except pepper were:

Accepted Answer

Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden — Jonathan Duncan and Charles Bodden were the Joint Commissioners appointed by the British after the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

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Only Jonathan Duncan

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Jonathan Duncan and William Giffth

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William Giffth and James Stevens

Question 10

One who hates mankind:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Misanthrope — Misanthrope. Misogynist = hates women.‌​‍

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Misogynist

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Philanthropist

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Polyglot

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #547