Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #637

Question 1

Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which of the following is the primary objective of the proposed 'Academic Bank of Credit' (ABC)?

Accepted Answer

B. To allow students to earn, store, and transfer academic credits across higher education institutions. — The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is designed to enable students to accumulate and transfer academic credits seamlessly across institutions, aligning with NEP 2020's goal of fostering flexibility in higher education. Option A is incorrect as ABC is not a financial assistance scheme. Option C is unrelated to ABC's purpose. Option D, while relevant to NEP, does not describe the primary function of ABC.

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A. To provide financial assistance to economically weaker students for higher education.

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C. To establish a centralized database for tracking the performance of school teachers in Kerala.

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D. To facilitate the integration of vocational education with traditional academic degrees.

Question 2

Which of the following cellular compartments is the primary site for the metabolic pathway of glycolysis?

Accepted Answer

B. Cytosol — Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP and NADH. This crucial process occurs exclusively in the cytosol of the cell, independent of oxygen. The mitochondrial matrix is where the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation take place, while the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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A. Mitochondrial matrix

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C. Endoplasmic reticulum

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D. Lysosomes

Question 3

200 students. ‌​‍Biology 56, Maths 62, Psychology 84. Biology+Maths 18, Biology+Psych 20, Maths+Psych 12, all three 8. ‌​‍How many took NONE?

Accepted Answer

40 — |B∪M∪P| = 56+62+84 − 18−20−12 + 8 = 160. None = 200 − 160 = 40.‌​‍

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10

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30

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20

Question 4

Indian sociology's pioneer who studied Tribes (1934: The Aborigines) was:

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G. S. Ghurye — Ghurye's 'The Aborigines — So Called — And Their Future' (1943) — argued tribals are 'backward Hindus'. Contrasted with Verrier Elwin's protectionist view.

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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Verrier Elwin

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Irawati Karve

Question 5

The Dr. B. C. Roy Award is a prestigious national honour for medical professionals in India. Which of the following statements about the Dr. B. C. Roy Award is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

D. The award includes a significant cash prize of ₹10 lakh along with a gold medal. — The Dr. B. C. Roy Award does not include a significant cash prize of ₹10 lakh; it typically consists of a medal, a citation, and a smaller cash component (historically around ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh). Statements A, B, and C are correct: the award is indeed instituted by the MCI, presented annually on National Doctors' Day (July 1st), and acknowledges diverse contributions to medicine.

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A. It is instituted by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

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B. It is presented annually on July 1st, coinciding with National Doctors' Day.

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C. It recognizes outstanding contributions in various fields of medicine, including socio-medical relief and medical research.

Question 6

The Bourbon dynasty ruled which country before the French Revolution?

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France — The Bourbon dynasty ruled France from Henry IV (1589) until Louis XVI's overthrow.

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Spain

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Austria

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Portugal

Question 7

Vishu is celebrated in which Malayalam month?‌​‍

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Medam — Vishu is celebrated on the first day of Medam (mid-April), the Malayalam New Year observance.‌​‍

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Chingam

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Karkidakam

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Thulam

Question 8

'Not only A ___ also B':

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but — Not only...but also.

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and

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or

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nor

Question 9

In which year was the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established?

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2010 — The National Green Tribunal was established by the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.

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2005

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2007

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2013

Question 10

The English philosopher whose 'Two Treatises of Government' rejected the divine right of kings was:‌​‍

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John Locke — John Locke (1689) grounded government in consent of the governed.‌​‍

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David Hume

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Francis Bacon

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Thomas Hobbes

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #637