Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #657

Question 1

What do antihistamines do?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Relieve allergy symptoms (histamine antagonists) e.g. cetirizine — H1 receptor blockers. ‌​‍Older drugs sedating (diphenhydramine); newer (cetirizine, loratadine) less.

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Pain killers

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Antacids

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Sleep only

Question 2

Year MGNREGA was fully implemented across Kerala:‌​‍

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01.04.2008 — MGNREGA achieved full-district coverage in Kerala on 1 April 2008.‌​‍

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02.02.2006

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01.04.2007

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None of the above

Question 3

Which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala?‌​‍

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Sasthamkotta — Sasthamkotta Lake in Kollam is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. ‌​‍It is also a Ramsar site (designated 2002).

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Vembanad

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Manasarovar

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Ashtamudi

Question 4

'Magnum opus' means:

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A great work; masterpiece — Magnum opus (Latin) = the greatest/most important work of an artist or author.

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A small work

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A complete failure

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A translated text

Question 5

G. S. Ghurye is known as:

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Father of Indian Sociology — Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (1893-1983) — pioneer of Indian sociology. His 'Caste and Race in India' (1932) is foundational.

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Father of Psychology

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Father of Economics

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Father of Linguistics

Question 6

KEAM conducted by:

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CEE (Commissioner for Entrance Exams) — CEE under higher education.

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KPSC

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Govt

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University

Question 7

In a 5E learning cycle, students are working in groups to design an experiment to test the effect of different soil types on plant growth. They are collecting data and observing changes over several weeks. Which phase of the 5E model are the students primarily engaged in?

Accepted Answer

B. Explore — The 'Explore' phase of the 5E model is where students actively investigate concepts through hands-on activities, experiments, and data collection. Designing an experiment, collecting data, and observing changes directly align with the investigative nature of this phase. The other phases have different primary objectives, such as sparking interest (Engage), formalizing concepts (Explain), or applying knowledge (Elaborate).

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A. Engage

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C. Explain

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D. Elaborate

Question 8

COVID-19 first reported in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wuhan, China 2019 — Wuhan, China, December 2019.‌​‍

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Italy

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USA

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India

Question 9

A school under the RTE Act 2009 fails to admit a child with locomotor disability due to lack of infrastructure. Which authority is empowered to take action against the school?

Accepted Answer

A. State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) — The SCPCR is mandated under the RTE Act to monitor compliance and take action against schools denying admission. While the DEO oversees education, the SCPCR has specific powers for RTE violations, including inclusive education.

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B. District Education Officer (DEO)

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C. Local Self-Government (Panchayat/Municipality)

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D. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

Question 10

The plan-monitoring software developed by Information Kerala Mission for LSG Department is:

Accepted Answer

Sulekha — 'Sulekha' tracks annual decentralised plan projects of local governments.

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Sanchaya

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Sugama

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Samvedhitha

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #657