Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #572

Question 1

A new state-level policy initiative in Kerala, such as a major infrastructure project or an educational reform, requires comprehensive inter-departmental coordination and high-level administrative oversight before being presented to the State Cabinet for approval. Which of the following officials primarily plays the pivotal role in facilitating this complex coordination and ensuring smooth administrative processing within the Kerala Secretariat?

Accepted Answer

B. Chief Secretary — The Chief Secretary is the administrative head of the Kerala Secretariat and serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister. This role inherently involves coordinating policy initiatives across various departments, resolving inter-departmental conflicts, and ensuring that proposals are thoroughly vetted before reaching the Cabinet. While other officials contribute, the Chief Secretary holds the ultimate responsibility for this overarching administrative facilitation.

Answer

A. Secretary of the concerned line department

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C. Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Economic Affairs

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D. Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister

Question 2

Only doubly landlocked countries:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Uzbekistan, Liechtenstein — Only two in world.‌​‍

Answer

Only Switzerland

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Only UK

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Mongolia

Question 3

Gautam Adani 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

US indictment for bribery — US DOJ charges Nov 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Cleared

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Retired

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Expanded

Question 4

Nipah outbreak Kerala first reported:

Accepted Answer

2018 — Kozhikode 2018 — first Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala.

Answer

2015

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2020

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2022

Question 5

Out of 800 oranges, 80 are rotten. Find the percentage of good oranges.

Accepted Answer

90% — Good = 720. % = 720/800 × 100 = 90%.

Answer

80%

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85%

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95%

Question 6

Adani-Hindenburg SC panel:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Cleared on short-selling allegations — Expert committee finding Jan 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Pending

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Rejected

Answer

Guilty

Question 7

A book which tells the life of another person is called a:

Accepted Answer

Biography — Biography: about someone by another. Autobiography: written by the subject.

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Autobiography

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Diary

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Journal

Question 8

ICAR Kerala centers:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

CMFRI, CPCRI, KAU — Multiple.‌​‍

Answer

None

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Only CMFRI

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Only KAU

Question 9

Mahakumbh 2025:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Prayagraj Jan-Feb — Prayagraj Mahakumbh Jan-Feb 2025.‌​‍

Answer

Nasik

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Ujjain

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Haridwar

Question 10

Synonym of SUPERFLUOUS:

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary — More than enough.

Answer

Necessary

Answer

Vital

Answer

Essential

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #572