Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #710

Question 1

University of Travancore year:‌​‍

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1937 — Founded 1937.‌​‍

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1957

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1925

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1947

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru's core teaching:‌​‍

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'One caste, one religion, one God for humanity' — Ezhava social reformer (Kerala). ‌​‍Aruvippuram consecration (1888). SNDP Yogam (1903). ‌​‍Inspired Vaikom Satyagraha.

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Orthodoxy

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Caste Hierarchy

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Violence

Question 3

Where is the Krakatoa volcano located?‌​‍

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Indonesia — Indonesia — famous 1883 eruption.‌​‍

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Italy

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Japan

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Hawaii

Question 4

A nationwide consensus emerges among states regarding the need for uniform legislation on 'Public Order' (a State List subject) to effectively combat a new form of organized crime that transcends state boundaries. Considering the principles of cooperative federalism, which constitutional mechanism would be most appropriate for the Union Parliament to enact such a law, ensuring state concurrence and applicability?

Accepted Answer

C. Two or more State Legislatures passing resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on 'Public Order' under Article 252. — Article 252 of the Indian Constitution provides a mechanism where Parliament can legislate on a State List subject if two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting it. This approach is highly collaborative and respects federal principles as it relies on the explicit consent of states. Other options involve emergency powers (less collaborative), temporary measures (Article 249), or administrative directives (Article 256, not legislative power).

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A. Parliament exercising its power to legislate on any subject during a Proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352.

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B. The Rajya Sabha declaring 'Public Order' as a matter of national interest by a resolution under Article 249.

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D. The Union government issuing executive directions to states under Article 256 to implement a common policy on organized crime.

Question 5

According to Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, which type of intelligence is most likely demonstrated by a professional athlete who excels in body coordination and movement?

Accepted Answer

B. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence — Gardner's Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence refers to the ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully. The athlete's abilities align with this type. Options A, C, and D describe other forms of intelligence unrelated to physical coordination.

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A. Linguistic Intelligence

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C. Interpersonal Intelligence

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D. Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 6

Cube painted and cut into 27 small cubes. Unpainted cubes:‌​‍

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1 — Center cube only.‌​‍

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8

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0

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6

Question 7

Kerala NLU — NUALS:

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Kochi — Kochi.

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TVM

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Kozhikode

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Thrissur

Question 8

Which country is known as the 'Dairy Farm of Europe'?

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Denmark — Denmark is called the Dairy Farm of Europe for its highly organised dairy industry.

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Switzerland

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Ireland

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Italy

Question 9

Which state in India celebrates 'Vidyasagar Jayanti' on September 26th as a tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, who contributed significantly to women's education and social reforms?

Accepted Answer

A. West Bengal — Vidyasagar Jayanti is celebrated on September 26th to commemorate the birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, a prominent social reformer and educator known for his work in women's education and widow remarriage in West Bengal. The other states listed do not observe this day as an education-focused celebration.

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B. Maharashtra

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C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Kerala

Question 10

5 friends P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row. P is at the left end. R is in the middle. Q is between P and R. S is to the right of R. Who sits at the right end?

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T — Positions 1-5: P Q R S _. Only T is left, so T is at the right end (position 5).

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Q

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R

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S

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #710