Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #714

Question 1

A new agricultural policy aims to promote cultivation of plantation crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom, alongside developing adventure tourism and hydroelectric projects. Which physiographic division of Kerala would be the primary focus for implementing such a policy?

Accepted Answer

C. Highlands — The Highlands, characterized by high elevations, steep slopes, and dense forests, provide the ideal climatic conditions and topography for plantation crops like tea, coffee, and cardamom. This region is also suitable for adventure tourism and has the necessary elevation differences for hydroelectric power generation, unlike the relatively flat lowlands and midlands.

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A. Coastal Lowlands

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B. Midlands

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D. Backwater Regions

Question 2

Synonym of SOLACE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Comfort — Comfort in distress.‌​‍

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Distress

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Worry

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Pain

Question 3

A patient who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness insists that their lab results must be wrong and demands a re-test, despite multiple confirmations from the medical team. Which defense mechanism is the patient most likely employing in this situation?

Accepted Answer

C. Denial — Denial is a defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept a painful reality or fact, often seen in initial reactions to severe diagnoses. Regression involves reverting to an earlier developmental stage, rationalization involves creating logical but false explanations for unacceptable behavior, and projection involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others.

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A. Regression

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B. Rationalization

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D. Projection

Question 4

Under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which authority is responsible for granting licenses for the manufacture of opioids in India?

Accepted Answer

D. Central Bureau of Narcotics — The Central Bureau of Narcotics, under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, is the designated authority for issuing licenses for the manufacture of opioids in India. This ensures strict control over narcotic substances to prevent misuse, unlike DCGI, which regulates general drug manufacturing. State Drugs Controller and Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers do not grant such licenses.

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A. Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)

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B. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

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C. State Drugs Controller

Question 5

Muziris, the ancient port of Kerala, is identified with modern:

Accepted Answer

Kodungallur — Muziris, a major ancient trading port, is identified with present-day Kodungallur in Thrissur district.

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Kozhikode

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Alappuzha

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Kollam

Question 6

PMLA Agency:

Accepted Answer

ED — Enforcement Directorate.

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CBI

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IB

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RAW

Question 7

PM Kisan gives:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

₹6,000/yr — ₹6,000/year in 3 instalments.‌​‍

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₹2,000/yr

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₹4,000/yr

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₹10,000/yr

Question 8

Where did Sree Narayana Guru install a mirror (lamp) as an idol?

Accepted Answer

Karamukku — Sree Narayana Guru installed a mirror/lamp at Karamukku temple, symbolising that God is the light of knowledge within every person. At Aruvippuram (1888), he installed a Shiva Linga.

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Aruvippuram

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Sivagiri

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Aluva

Question 9

CM Telangana 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Revanth Reddy — A. Revanth Reddy (Cong, since Dec 2023).‌​‍

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Bandi

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Owaisi

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KCR

Question 10

Which Union Ministry launched the e-Shram portal (centralized database of unorganized workers)?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment — e-Shram was launched in August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour & Employment.‌​‍

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Ministry of Finance

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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #714