Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #774

Question 1

Polyandry is practised traditionally among:‌​‍

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Toda tribe of Nilgiris, some Himalayan communities — Fraternal polyandry in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti (HP). ‌​‍Rare. Polygyny (multiple wives): Muslim Personal Law permits up to 4.

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All Indians

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Urban India

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All tribes

Question 2

Kerala Health indicators — IMR:

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Among lowest in India — Lowest IMR in India.

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Highest

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Average

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Unknown

Question 3

Correctly punctuated sentence:

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What's your name? — Interrogative + apostrophe in 'What's' (What is).

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Whats your name

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Whats your name.

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What's your name!

Question 4

The highest peak of the Eastern Himalayas (in India) is:‌​‍

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Namcha Barwa — Namcha Barwa (7756 m) is the highest peak of the Eastern Himalayas region.‌​‍

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Nanda Devi

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Kamet

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Kanchenjunga

Question 5

A book which tells the life of another person is called a:‌​‍

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Biography — Biography: about someone by another. Autobiography: written by the subject.‌​‍

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Autobiography

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Journal

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Diary

Question 6

The recent expansion of BRICS, inviting countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Iran to join, primarily aims to achieve which of the following objectives in the international system?

Accepted Answer

C. To strengthen economic cooperation and increase the collective voice of the Global South in international financial institutions. — The primary objective behind the expansion of BRICS is to bolster economic cooperation among its members and amplify the influence of the Global South on the global stage, particularly within existing international financial and governance structures. While discussions about a unified currency (B) or challenging existing blocs (A) may arise, they are not the immediate or stated primary aims of the expansion. Option D is a niche area not central to BRICS's broader strategic goals.

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A. To create a military alliance to counter NATO's influence in global security.

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B. To establish a unified currency for international trade among all member states.

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D. To form a new global regulatory body for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Question 7

India's 1971 war created:‌​‍

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Bangladesh (East Pakistan) — India-Pakistan war December 1971: India supported Bangladesh liberation. ‌​‍Pakistan surrendered 16 Dec 1971 (93,000 POWs). Bangladesh independent.

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Kashmir issue

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Nepal

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Bhutan

Question 8

Aruvippuram Prathishta (idol installation) by Sree Narayana Guru took place in the year:‌​‍

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1888 — Sree Narayana Guru installed a Shiva Linga at Aruvippuram in 1888, defying the caste system which reserved temple rituals for Brahmins. ‌​‍He declared: 'We are not installing a Brahmin Shiva; this is our Shiva.'

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1891

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1885

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1895

Question 9

A speech made without preparation is:‌​‍

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Extempore/Impromptu — Extempore/impromptu = unprepared, on the spot.‌​‍

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Discourse

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Oration

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Recital

Question 10

Under the National Health Policy 2017, what is the recommended target for the reduction of premature mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases by 2025?

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D. 30% reduction — The National Health Policy 2017 sets a target to reduce premature mortality from major NCDs by 25% by 2025, though some documents cite a 30% reduction as an aspirational goal. Option A (10%) and B (15%) are too low, while Option C (25%) is the officially stated target. The question focuses on the policy's measurable outcome for NCDs.

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A. 10% reduction

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B. 15% reduction

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C. 25% reduction

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #774