Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #706

Question 1

A is B's brother, B is C's sister, C is A's:

Accepted Answer

Either — Sibling — could be brother or sister.

Answer

Brother

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Sister

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Parent

Question 2

Number series: 5, 11, 19, 29, 41, ?

Accepted Answer

55 — Differences: 6,8,10,12,14. 41+14=55.

Answer

51

Answer

53

Answer

50

Question 3

Which of the following social changes is MOST likely to reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases in a rural community?

Accepted Answer

B. Construction of piped water supply systems and proper sanitation facilities — Piped water supply and sanitation facilities (B) directly address the root cause of waterborne diseases by improving water quality and waste disposal. While health education (A) is important, it is a secondary intervention. Mosquito control (C) and vaccination (D) target vector-borne and vaccine-preventable diseases, not waterborne illnesses.

Answer

A. Introduction of community-based health education programs

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C. Increased use of mosquito repellents and bed nets

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D. Implementation of mass vaccination drives for children

Question 4

The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses several key objectives to improve public health in India. Which of the following is a core objective directly aimed at enhancing maternal and child health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

B. Reducing the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to specified targets. — A primary and crucial objective of the National Health Mission (NHM), particularly through its Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) component, is the significant reduction of the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR). While other options might broadly relate to health, they are not direct and central maternal and child health indicators or objectives of NHM.

Answer

A. Increasing the number of medical colleges in urban areas to enhance specialist availability.

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C. Promoting the exclusive use of traditional medicine systems for all primary healthcare needs.

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D. Focusing solely on providing advanced curative care for non-communicable diseases in district hospitals.

Question 5

Tense — present perfect:

Accepted Answer

I have eaten (action completed with present relevance) — 'Have/has + past participle'. Just, already, yet, since, for. Connects past to present.

Answer

I eat

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I was eating

Answer

I will eat

Question 6

Analogy: Book : Author :: Film : ?

Accepted Answer

Director — Film has director.

Answer

Actor

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Cinema

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Audience

Question 7

KEAM conducted by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

University

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KPSC

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Govt

Question 8

Kerala State Election Commission:

Accepted Answer

Statutory for local bodies — Conducts local body elections.

Answer

Judicial

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Political

Answer

None

Question 9

Under which constitutional provision does the Parliament have the power to legislate on a matter in the State List during a National Emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 250 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation) — Article 250 empowers Parliament to legislate on State List subjects during a National Emergency, as the emergency justifies overriding the State's legislative powers. Article 249 applies to matters of national interest but not during emergencies, while Article 252 requires State consent and Article 253 pertains to international agreements.

Answer

A. Article 249 (Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest)

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C. Article 252 (Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State)

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D. Article 253 (Legislation for giving effect to international agreements)

Question 10

The centroid of a triangle divides each median in the ratio:

Accepted Answer

2:1 (vertex to midpoint of opp. side) — Centroid divides each median 2:1 from vertex to opposite side midpoint.

Answer

1:1

Answer

1:2 (from vertex)

Answer

1:3

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #706