Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #711

Question 1

One word: Words that sound same but mean different:

Accepted Answer

Homophone — Homophone.

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Homonym

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Homograph

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Synonym

Question 2

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS):‌​‍

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2024 — Announced August 2024. Government employees.‌​‍

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2025

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2023

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Not yet

Question 3

The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century in:

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Britain — Britain led with textiles (Lancashire), steam power (Watt), iron (Darby).

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France

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Germany

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USA

Question 4

Sree Narayana Guru installed the Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in which year?‌​‍

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1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which restricted temple rituals to Brahmins.‌​‍

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1885

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1891

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1903

Question 5

Which prestigious educational award is conferred annually by the Government of Kerala to recognize outstanding teachers in secondary education?

Accepted Answer

D. Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers — The correct answer is option D, the Kerala State Award for Outstanding Teachers, which is awarded by the Government of Kerala to honor exceptional teachers in secondary education. Options A and C are unrelated literary or national awards, while option B, though plausible, is not the official name of the award.

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A. Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award

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B. Swami Vivekananda Award for Teacher Excellence

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C. Dr. Radhakrishnan Teacher Award

Question 6

In the preparation of a sterile ophthalmic solution, which of the following is MOST critical to ensure patient safety?

Accepted Answer

D. Filtering the solution through a 0.22-micron membrane filter — A 0.22-micron filter removes bacteria and particulate matter, which is essential for sterile ophthalmic preparations. While preservatives and pH are important, they do not guarantee sterility. Autoclaving after filtration may degrade heat-sensitive drugs.

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A. Using a preservative with a broad spectrum of activity

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B. Ensuring the pH of the solution is 7.4

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C. Sterilizing the solution by autoclaving after filtration

Question 7

The 1921 All Kerala Provincial Conference for Aikya Kerala was held at:‌​‍

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Ottapalam — Ottapalam 1921 All Kerala Provincial Conference brought together representatives from Malabar, Kochi, Travancore.‌​‍

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Payyannur

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Thrissur

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Manjeri

Question 8

Antonym of ANCIENT:‌​‍

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Modern — Ancient ↔ Modern.‌​‍

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Old

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Historic

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Classic

Question 9

The Moplah/Mappila Rebellion (1921) occurred in:‌​‍

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Malabar (Kerala) — Agrarian rebellion of Muslim tenants (Mappilas) against Hindu Namboodiri/Nair landlords during Khilafat-Non-Cooperation. ‌​‍Controversial — communal violence alleged in later phase. Wagon tragedy (Nov 1921).

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Punjab

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Maharashtra

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Bengal

Question 10

'RSVP' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Please reply (Répondez s'il vous plaît) — French abbreviation for 'please reply'.‌​‍

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Reply please

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Ready to start

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Reserved

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #711