Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #684

Question 1

Kerala assembly speaker (current, 2026):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A.N. Shamseer — A.N. Shamseer since 2022.‌​‍

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P. Sreeramakrishnan

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G. Karthikeyan

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M. Vijayakumar

Question 2

Bhakra Nangal Dam is on:

Accepted Answer

Sutlej — Bhakra Nangal Dam on Sutlej river, Himachal Pradesh/Punjab border.

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Beas

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Ravi

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Chenab

Question 3

Kasaragod is known as the 'Land of Gods and Forts' and has how many forts?

Accepted Answer

7 — Kasaragod has seven major forts including Bekal, Chandragiri, and Hosdurg, earning it the title.

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5

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10

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12

Question 4

Malayalam classical status year:

Accepted Answer

2013 — Granted 2013.

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2015

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2010

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2020

Question 5

G20 2025 host:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South Africa — South Africa hosts G20 2025.‌​‍

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India

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Brazil

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Indonesia

Question 6

Kerala backwaters total length:

Accepted Answer

900 km — ~900 km of interconnected waterways.

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500 km

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1,500 km

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2,000 km

Question 7

'He is ___ honest man':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

an — An (silent h = vowel sound).‌​‍

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a

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the

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no article

Question 8

Kudumbashree mission was launched on 17 May 1998 by then PM:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Atal Bihari Vajpayee — Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurated Kudumbashree on 17 May 1998.‌​‍

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H.D. Deve Gowda

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

Question 9

In the context of Kerala's decentralized administrative framework, the Grama Sabha plays a crucial role in ensuring local accountability and participation. Which of the following is a key power or function primarily vested with the Grama Sabha, distinguishing it from the functions of the elected Grama Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

A. Scrutiny and approval of the annual budget and development plans prepared by the Grama Panchayat. — The Grama Sabha, comprising all registered voters in a ward, is empowered to scrutinize and approve the annual budget and development plans formulated by the Grama Panchayat, ensuring transparency and public participation. Issuance of certificates, staff appointment, and enforcement of bylaws are primarily administrative functions of the elected Grama Panchayat.

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B. Issuance of various certificates such as birth, death, and residency to villagers.

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C. Appointment of staff for various projects and schemes implemented at the village level.

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D. Enforcement of local bylaws and regulations concerning public health and sanitation.

Question 10

What is the critical structural feature responsible for the antibacterial activity of penicillins and cephalosporins?

Accepted Answer

B. Beta-lactam ring — The strained beta-lactam ring is essential for the antibacterial activity of penicillins and cephalosporins. It is the site of action for inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins. Its hydrolysis by bacterial beta-lactamases leads to drug inactivation.

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A. Thiazolidine ring

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C. Carboxyl group

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D. Amide side chain

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #684