Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #664

Question 1

In a remote tribal area of Kerala, there's a recognized need to construct additional classrooms, provide residential facilities for girls, and ensure barrier-free access for children with special needs in existing elementary schools. Which central-sponsored program, implemented at the state level, would primarily facilitate funding and implementation for these infrastructure development and inclusion initiatives?

Accepted Answer

D. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) — Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), now part of Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, is a central-sponsored program aimed at universalizing elementary education. It specifically provides financial assistance for infrastructure development like classrooms, toilets, ramps, and implements initiatives for out-of-school children and inclusive education. DPI is the state administrative body, NCERT is a central academic body, and KIIFB is a state financial institution for general infrastructure projects.

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A. Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)

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B. Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)

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

Question 2

The plural of 'datum' is:‌​‍

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Data — Latin plural: datum → data. ‌​‍(Modern usage often treats 'data' as singular/uncountable.)

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Datae

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Datumes

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Datums

Question 3

Kerala's Chief Information Commissioner:‌​‍

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Statutory RTI — Statutory.‌​‍

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None

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Judicial

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Political

Question 4

Who made the Temple Entry Proclamation in Travancore?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sree Chithira Thirunal — Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma proclaimed temple entry on 12 November 1936.‌​‍

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Sree Moolam Thirunal

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Rani Gowri Lakshmi Bai

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Swathi Thirunal

Question 5

'She has worked here ___ 2015':‌​‍

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since — 'Since' with point in time.‌​‍

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during

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from

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for

Question 6

Swachh Bharat launched on:‌​‍

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2 Oct 2014 — 2 October 2014 (Gandhi Jayanti).‌​‍

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15 Aug 2014

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26 Jan 2015

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1 Apr 2015

Question 7

Under the NDPS Act, what is the maximum punishment for a person found guilty of cultivating cannabis (Cannabis sativa) without a license?

Accepted Answer

C. 20 years rigorous imprisonment and fine up to ₹2 lakh — The NDPS Act prescribes a punishment of up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹1 lakh for cultivating cannabis without a license. However, the correct option here is 5 years imprisonment and a fine up to ₹20,000, which is a lesser but plausible punishment for minor offenses or first-time offenders.

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A. 10 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹1 lakh

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B. 5 years imprisonment and fine up to ₹20,000

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D. Life imprisonment

Question 8

Synonym of ZEAL:

Accepted Answer

Enthusiasm — Zeal = great enthusiasm.

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Laziness

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Fear

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Silence

Question 9

A newborn at 1 minute of life has a heart rate of 90 bpm, weak cry, some flexion of extremities, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the APGAR score for this newborn?

Accepted Answer

C. 6 — APGAR scoring: Heart rate (1 for <100), respiratory effort (1 for weak cry), muscle tone (1 for some flexion), reflex irritability (not mentioned, assumed 0), color (1 for acrocyanosis). Total = 1+1+1+0+1 = 4. Wait, correction: reflex irritability is not assessed here, but typically if cry is present, it implies reflex response. Re-evaluating: HR=1, RR=1, Tone=1, Reflex=1 (cry), Color=1. Total=5. However, based on standard interpretation, the correct APGAR is 5.

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A. 4

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B. 5

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D. 7

Question 10

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is a flagship health scheme aimed at providing health coverage to vulnerable sections of society. Which of the following statements best describes a unique feature or primary focus of PMJAY, distinct from other broader health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

B. It provides a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. — PMJAY primarily focuses on providing financial protection against catastrophic health expenditures by offering a health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. Option A describes the Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat, which is distinct from PMJAY's hospitalization insurance. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of PMJAY's scope or provisions.

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A. It primarily focuses on preventive and promotive health services through Health and Wellness Centres.

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C. It mandates universal health coverage for all citizens, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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D. It offers free diagnostic tests and medicines at all government primary health centres nationwide.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #664