Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #580

Question 1

Which institution received the 'National Award for Best Practices in School Education' in 2021 for its project 'Water Literacy and Conservation'?

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B. Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam — Government Higher Secondary School, Kothamangalam was awarded for its impactful project on water literacy and conservation. The other institutions are renowned but did not receive this specific national award in 2021.

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A. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

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C. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kannur

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D. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Kochi

Question 2

As per the Kerala Land Reforms Act Section 82, maximum land permissible for an individual is:

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7.5 acres — Individual cap 7.5 acres; family cap 15 acres (up to 20 acres if more than 5 members).

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5 acres

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10 acres

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15 acres

Question 3

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?

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January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).

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October 3, 1799

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June 5, 1756

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March 7, 1794

Question 4

Synonym of WRETCHED:‌​‍

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Miserable — In a miserable state.‌​‍

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Happy

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Joyful

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Content

Question 5

International Human Rights Day is observed on:

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10 December — 10 December — anniversary of UDHR (1948).

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26 January

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1 May

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24 October

Question 6

AI Safety Summit 2023 was hosted at:‌​‍

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Bletchley Park, UK — The first global AI Safety Summit was held at Bletchley Park, UK in November 2023.‌​‍

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San Francisco

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Brussels

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Davos

Question 7

Gulf remittances contribute significantly to Kerala's economy from:‌​‍

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Middle East — A large Kerala diaspora in Gulf (Middle East) countries sends significant remittances — a major source of Kerala's economy.‌​‍

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Europe

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USA

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Japan

Question 8

The Mysore invasions of Kerala in the late 18th century and the subsequent Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) significantly altered the political landscape of the region. From the perspective of administrative and political integration into the broader British Indian Empire, which of the following represents the most crucial long-term outcome for the Malabar region?

Accepted Answer

C. It marked the direct annexation of Malabar by the British and its subsequent integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. — The Treaty of Seringapatam (1792) ceded Malabar to the British East India Company, directly leading to its annexation and integration as a district into the Madras Presidency. This fundamentally altered Malabar's political identity, ending traditional rule and establishing direct British administration. Travancore and Cochin, while allies, subsequently became princely states under British paramountcy, not fully independent.

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A. It led to the complete independence of Travancore and Cochin from external influence, as they were vital British allies.

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B. It resulted in the formation of a unified 'Kerala State' under direct British administration, dissolving all existing princely states.

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D. It primarily strengthened the traditional feudal system in Malabar by eliminating external threats and restoring local chieftains.

Question 9

Kerala backwaters total length:‌​‍

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900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.‌​‍

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1,500 km

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500 km

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2,000 km

Question 10

'Ad hoc' means:

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For a specific purpose — Latin — for this specific purpose.

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Permanent

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Randomly

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Urgent

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #580