Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #641

Question 1

Kerala Public Service Commission:‌​‍

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Conducts state govt job exams — State PSC.‌​‍

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None

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Central

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Private

Question 2

Synonym of CAPRICIOUS:

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Unpredictable — Given to sudden changes.

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Steady

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Reliable

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Slow

Question 3

Prob of exactly one head in 2 coin tosses:

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1/2 — HT or TH: 2/4=1/2.

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1/4

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3/4

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1/3

Question 4

Synonym of SUCCINCT:‌​‍

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Concise — Briefly and clearly expressed.‌​‍

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Full

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Wordy

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Lengthy

Question 5

A significant need has been identified to develop new pedagogical approaches and instructional materials for teaching environmental science to upper primary students in Kerala, aligning with contemporary learning theories. Which autonomous state-level institution is primarily mandated to undertake *research, curriculum development, and preparation of textbooks and teacher handbooks* for such initiatives?

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C. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex academic body in Kerala responsible for curriculum development, syllabus framing, textbook preparation, and research in school education. DPI handles administration, SSK (Samagra Shiksha Kerala, which subsumes SSA) focuses on program implementation, and NCERT operates at the national level.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 6

The term 'Privatization' within the context of India's 1991 economic reforms primarily involved:

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D. Disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up sectors previously reserved for the government. — Privatization was a core component of the 1991 reforms, aimed at reducing the government's role in the economy and enhancing efficiency through private sector participation. This was primarily achieved through disinvestment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and opening up strategic sectors previously monopolized by the state. Options A, B, and C describe actions contrary to the principles of privatization or are unrelated to its core objective.

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A. Increasing the government's equity stake in public sector enterprises.

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B. Expanding the scope of the public distribution system for essential commodities.

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C. Reintroducing the industrial licensing system for all major manufacturing sectors.

Question 7

Highest mountain Africa:‌​‍

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Kilimanjaro — Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895m).‌​‍

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Meru

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Kenya

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Toubkal

Question 8

Thomas Isaac known for:‌​‍

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Economist-politician — Former Finance Minister of Kerala.‌​‍

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Actor

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Judge

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Musician

Question 9

The OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine) was developed by:

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Albert Sabin — Sabin developed the oral live-attenuated vaccine; Salk developed the injectable.

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Jonas Salk

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Edward Jenner

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Louis Pasteur

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant receives antibodies from their mother through breastfeeding. This type of immunity is known as:

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C. Naturally acquired passive immunity. — Naturally acquired passive immunity occurs when antibodies are transferred from one individual to another without stimulating the recipient's immune system, such as antibodies passed from mother to infant through breast milk or across the placenta. Naturally acquired active immunity (A) develops after exposure to infection, while artificially acquired active (B) and passive (D) immunity involve vaccination or injection of pre-formed antibodies, respectively.

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A. Naturally acquired active immunity.

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B. Artificially acquired active immunity.

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D. Artificially acquired passive immunity.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #641