Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #647

Question 1

Caste system is a form of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Closed stratification (birth-based) — Caste = closed, ascribed status by birth, endogamy, hereditary occupation, hierarchy based on purity/pollution. ‌​‍Unique to Indian subcontinent.

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Open stratification

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Meritocracy

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Class

Question 2

Synonym of TIRADE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Long angry speech — Long angry speech.‌​‍

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Praise

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Song

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Prayer

Question 3

Traditional Kerala sarees:

Accepted Answer

Kasavu (off-white with gold border) — Kasavu — off-white with gold border.

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Colourful

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Silk only

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Kanjivaram

Question 4

During skeletal muscle contraction, which ion is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and binds to troponin, initiating the sliding filament mechanism?

Accepted Answer

C. Calcium (Ca2+) — Calcium ions (Ca2+) are released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum and bind to troponin, causing a conformational change that exposes the myosin-binding sites on actin, thus initiating muscle contraction. Sodium and potassium are crucial for nerve impulse transmission and muscle action potentials, but calcium directly triggers the contractile mechanism. Chloride ions are not directly involved in initiating muscle contraction.

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A. Sodium (Na+)

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B. Potassium (K+)

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D. Chloride (Cl-)

Question 5

Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016, what is the minimum percentage of reservation for persons with disabilities in government educational institutions?

Accepted Answer

A. 3% — The RPwD Act 2016 mandates a minimum of 3% reservation for persons with disabilities in government educational institutions. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the legally prescribed percentage.

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B. 4%

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C. 5%

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D. 6%

Question 6

What is the typical demand elasticity for essential goods like salt and medicine?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inelastic (people buy similar quantities regardless of price) — Necessities have few substitutes → inelastic demand. ‌​‍Luxuries have many alternatives → elastic demand.

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Perfectly elastic

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Highly elastic

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Zero

Question 7

Synonym of REMUNERATION:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Payment — Payment for work.‌​‍

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Debt

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Fine

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Loss

Question 8

Kerala's unique panchayat reform:

Accepted Answer

People's Planning Campaign — People's Planning Campaign 1996.

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Digital

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Industrial

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Green

Question 9

Balika Samridhi Yojana was launched on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 October 1997 — Balika Samridhi Yojana launched 2 October 1997.‌​‍

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15 August 1996

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15 August 1997

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2 October 1995

Question 10

The SNDP Yogam was founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1903 — SNDP Yogam was founded in 1903 by Dr. ‌​‍Palpu with Sree Narayana Guru's blessings.

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1888

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1907

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1914

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #647