Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #617

Question 1

Malabar exercise:‌​‍

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Naval — India, US, Japan, Australia (QUAD) — QUAD naval.‌​‍

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Army

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Air

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Cyber

Question 2

Prashant Bhushan — contempt case:‌​‍

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All — 2020 contempt case over tweets.‌​‍

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2020

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Against CJI

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Criticising judiciary

Question 3

One word: Words spelled same, pronounced differently:

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Homograph — Homograph.

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Homophone

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Synonym

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Antonym

Question 4

Which of the following pair is wrong?

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glass-glasses — 'Glass-glasses' mixes singular/plural with eye-wear (where 'glasses' is plural anyway). The grammatical pair lion-lioness etc. follow male-female; glass-glasses is singular-plural so wrong pairing.

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lion-lioness

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leaf-leaves

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wolf-wolves

Question 5

Infosys CEO:‌​‍

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Salil Parekh — Salil Parekh.‌​‍

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Narayana

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Sikka

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Sundar

Question 6

In light of Kerala's globally recognized Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission, which of the following best describes the primary objective of this initiative?

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B. To integrate local communities, protect the environment, and ensure economic benefits reach the grassroots level through tourism activities. — Kerala's Responsible Tourism Mission focuses on sustainable and inclusive tourism, ensuring that local communities, their culture, and the environment are protected while economic benefits are distributed equitably at the grassroots. It is not solely about luxury tourism or large-scale infrastructure without ecological consideration, nor about the privatization of assets.

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A. To solely promote luxury tourism and attract high-net-worth visitors to the state.

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C. To privatize all government-owned tourism assets for increased efficiency and profit generation.

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D. To develop new large-scale tourism infrastructure projects without considering their ecological impact.

Question 7

Which pharaoh built the Great Pyramid of Giza?‌​‍

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Khufu (Cheops) — Pyramid of Khufu (c. ‌​‍2560 BCE), tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years. Part of Giza complex (3 pyramids + Sphinx).

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Ramses II

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Cleopatra

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Tutankhamun

Question 8

Who founded Advaita Ashram at Aluva?‌​‍

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Sree Narayana Guru — Sree Narayana Guru founded Advaita Ashram at Aluva in 1913.‌​‍

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Swami Chinmayananda

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sankaracharya

Question 9

Which social group is most likely to experience social exclusion in Kerala?

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B. Scheduled Tribes in remote areas — Scheduled Tribes in remote areas often face social exclusion due to geographical isolation, lack of access to education, and economic barriers. Urban professionals, college students, and government employees generally have better access to resources and social integration.

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A. Urban professionals

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C. College students

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D. Government employees

Question 10

A Headmaster of a Government High School in Kerala needs to report a significant administrative issue concerning the school's day-to-day operations and seeking immediate guidance from the appropriate district-level authority. Which of the following officials is the direct administrative head for high schools at the district level to whom the Headmaster should report?

Accepted Answer

C. District Educational Officer (DEO) — The District Educational Officer (DEO) is the primary administrative authority for Government High Schools within a district. Headmasters report directly to the DEO for administrative matters and operational issues, making the DEO the appropriate district-level contact. The Deputy Director of Education (DDE) has broader oversight but the DEO is the immediate superior for high school administration.

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A. Deputy Director of Education (DDE)

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B. Block Project Officer (BPO)

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D. Assistant Educational Officer (AEO)

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #617