Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #693

Question 1

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

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

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P.V. Narasimha Rao

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Manmohan Singh

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H.D. Deve Gowda

Question 2

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which type of motivation is most closely associated with the 'self-actualization' level?

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B. Intrinsic motivation derived from personal growth and fulfilling potential — Maslow's 'self-actualization' is the highest level in the hierarchy, where motivation is intrinsic—driven by personal fulfillment and growth. Distractor A refers to lower-level extrinsic motivation, C to social needs, and D to basic physiological needs, all of which are lower in the hierarchy.

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A. Extrinsic motivation driven by external rewards like grades or praise

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C. Extrinsic motivation based on social recognition and approval

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D. Intrinsic motivation stemming from physiological needs like hunger or thirst

Question 3

Kerala Varma Valiya Koyithampuran:

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Kerala's Kalidasa — Poet laureate.

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Historian

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Philosopher

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King

Question 4

The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in response to which of the following events?

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A. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the enactment of the Rowlatt Acts — The Non-Cooperation Movement was initiated in response to the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the oppressive Rowlatt Acts, which had outraged Indians. Option B is incorrect as the Simon Commission's report came later; Option C is wrong as the Chauri Chaura incident led to the movement's withdrawal; Option D is incorrect as the Cripps Mission occurred during World War II.

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B. The Simon Commission's report recommending further constitutional reforms

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C. The Chauri Chaura incident, where a police station was set ablaze by protesters

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D. The failure of the Cripps Mission to secure India's full independence

Question 5

The Gram Sabha in Kerala must meet at least how many times a year?‌​‍

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4 — The Gram Sabha (assembly of all voters in a ward) must meet at least 4 times a year (quarterly) as per the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act.‌​‍

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2

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3

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6

Question 6

Ramu Kariat:

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Chemmeen director — Chemmeen (1965) director.

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Poet

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Actor

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Politician

Question 7

A postpartum mother at 6 weeks requests contraception. She is breastfeeding exclusively and her menses have not returned. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate contraceptive method for her?

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B. Progestin-only pill (POP) — The progestin-only pill (POP) is the safest contraceptive choice for a breastfeeding mother, as it does not affect milk production or infant growth. COCP is contraindicated due to estrogen's impact on lactation. Cu-IUD and DMPA are effective but may cause irregular bleeding, making POP preferable in the early postpartum period. Lactational amenorrhea alone is unreliable after 6 weeks postpartum.

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A. Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP)

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C. Copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD)

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D. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection

Question 8

The opposite of 'abundant' is:‌​‍

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Scarce — Abundant ↔ scarce/meagre/rare.‌​‍

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Ample

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Plentiful

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Rich

Question 9

Indian poet Kamala Das wrote in:‌​‍

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Both English and Malayalam (as Madhavikutty) — Confessional poetry. ‌​‍'An Introduction', 'My Story' (autobiography). Controversial bold themes.

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Tamil

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Only English

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Hindi

Question 10

The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) is recognized as a landmark event in Kerala's social reform movements. Its strategic significance lay in which of the following aspects?

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C. Its pioneering application of Gandhian non-violent direct action to challenge caste-based restrictions on access to public spaces. — The Vaikom Satyagraha was pivotal for its strategic adoption of Gandhian non-violent direct action (Satyagraha) to fight against the deeply entrenched caste-based discrimination, specifically targeting the denial of access to public roads around temples. While it didn't achieve immediate full temple entry, it significantly raised national awareness and set a precedent for future struggles for social equality. Options A, B, and D misrepresent the movement's immediate impact, focus, or core objective.

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A. Its successful immediate implementation of the Temple Entry Proclamation across all Travancore temples.

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B. Its exclusive focus on inter-religious harmony, avoiding direct confrontation with caste hierarchies.

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D. Its primary objective being the establishment of a separate political entity for oppressed castes within Travancore.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #693