Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #581

Question 1

'The news ___ bad':

Accepted Answer

is — News is uncountable, singular.

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are

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were

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have been

Question 2

Meenachil River flows through:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kottayam — Small river in Kottayam district.‌​‍

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TVM

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Palakkad

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Idukki

Question 3

Which type of soil in Kerala is predominantly found in the midland regions and is highly suitable for the cultivation of cashew and rubber?

Accepted Answer

A. Laterite soil — Laterite soil, formed due to intense weathering and leaching, is predominantly found in the midland regions of Kerala. It is acidic, well-drained, and rich in iron and aluminum oxides, making it highly suitable for crops like cashew and rubber. Alluvial soil is found in lowlands, black soil is not typically found in Kerala, and red loam soil is less common in midland regions.

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B. Alluvial soil

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C. Black soil

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D. Red loam soil

Question 4

V.T. Bhattathiripad:‌​‍

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Namboodiri social reformer — Reformed Namboodiri community.‌​‍

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Actor

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Poet

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Politician

Question 5

Under NEP 2020, the proposed 'National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy' aims to ensure all children achieve foundational skills by which grade?

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B. Grade 3 — NEP 2020 prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy by Grade 3 to prevent learning gaps early. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the mission's specific target grade.

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A. Grade 2

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C. Grade 5

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D. Grade 8

Question 6

Kerala Technological University:‌​‍

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KTU (Thiruvananthapuram HQ) — APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.‌​‍

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Kollam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 7

Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) are crucial for managing dehydration, especially in diarrheal diseases. The effectiveness of ORS relies on the co-transport of which two key components across the intestinal wall?

Accepted Answer

C. Sodium and Glucose — The effectiveness of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) relies on the sodium-glucose co-transport system in the small intestine. Glucose enhances the absorption of sodium and water from the gut lumen into the systemic circulation, thereby rehydrating the patient. Other pairs are not the primary co-transport mechanism for ORS.

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A. Sodium and Chloride

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B. Potassium and Glucose

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D. Chloride and Bicarbonate

Question 8

O. Chandu Menon — English translation:‌​‍

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Both — Both true — translated by Dumergue.‌​‍

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None

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Indulekha translated

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By W. Dumergue

Question 9

Palakkad is known as:

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Granary of Kerala — Palakkad is called the 'Granary of Kerala' (Rice Bowl of Kerala) because of its extensive paddy cultivation, facilitated by the Palakkad Gap.

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Venice of the East

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Queen of Arabian Sea

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Cultural Capital of Kerala

Question 10

The civil rights movement in USA was led by:

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Martin Luther King Jr. — MLK Jr. — non-violent activist, 'I Have a Dream' speech 1963. Nobel Peace Prize 1964. Assassinated 1968. Civil Rights Act 1964, Voting Rights Act 1965 passed under LBJ.

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Malcolm X only

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Lincoln

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Obama

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #581