Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #792

Question 1

The Guruvayur Satyagraha (1931–32) for temple entry was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

K. Kelappan — K. ‌​‍Kelappan led the Guruvayur Satyagraha; A. K. ‌​‍Gopalan also participated. Kelappan undertook a fast at Guruvayur.

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Sree Narayana Guru

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Mannathu Padmanabhan

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A. K. Gopalan

Question 2

Kerala religious demographics:

Accepted Answer

Hindu 55%, Muslim 26%, Christian 18% approx — Approximate 2011 census.

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Only Hindu

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50:50

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Unknown

Question 3

Cashew capital of India:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kollam — Kollam — largest cashew processing centre.‌​‍

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Kochi

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Palakkad

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Kannur

Question 4

Ayyankali was a member of the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha from which community?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Pulaya — Ayyankali, a Pulaya leader, was nominated to the Sri Mulam Praja Sabha of Travancore (1912).‌​‍

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Christian

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Ezhava

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Nair

Question 5

A child receives a vaccine against measles. This type of immunity, where the body produces its own antibodies in response to an antigen, is known as:

Accepted Answer

D. Active artificial immunity — Active artificial immunity is acquired through vaccination, where the body is deliberately exposed to an antigen (e.g., weakened or inactivated pathogen) to stimulate its own immune system to produce antibodies and memory cells. Passive immunity involves receiving pre-formed antibodies (e.g., from mother to child or through antitoxin injections), while natural immunity occurs through natural exposure to a pathogen.

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A. Passive natural immunity

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B. Passive artificial immunity

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C. Active natural immunity

Question 6

A garden is 90 m long and 75 m broad. A path 5 m wide is built outside around it. Find the area of the path:

Accepted Answer

1760 m² — Outer rectangle: 100×85 = 8500. Inner: 90×75 = 6750. Path = 8500-6750 = 1750. Closest answer 1760 (rounding); standard PSC answer 1760 (C). Recheck: 100×85-90×75 = 8500-6750 = 1750 — option A. Mark A.

Answer

1750 m²

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6750 m²

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7600 m²

Question 7

Malayala Manorama founded:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1888 — Manorama 1888.‌​‍

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1900

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1920

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1947

Question 8

A teacher observes that a student, Priya, frequently appears tired, hungry, and struggles to concentrate in class, often falling asleep. According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which level of needs should the teacher prioritize addressing before expecting academic improvement?

Accepted Answer

C. Physiological needs — Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs posits that basic physiological needs, such as food and rest, must be met before an individual can focus on higher-level needs like learning and concentration. Priya's symptoms of tiredness and hunger indicate unmet physiological needs, which are fundamental to her ability to engage in academic activities. Addressing esteem, self-actualization, or love and belonging needs would be less effective if these basic needs are not first satisfied.

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A. Self-actualization needs

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B. Esteem needs

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D. Love and belonging needs

Question 9

Tipu Sultan invaded Malabar in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1766 — Tipu Sultan's forces invaded Malabar from 1766 onwards. ‌​‍British took over after Treaty of Seringapatam (1792).

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1780

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1792

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1800

Question 10

The Crusades were fought between believers of Islam and Christianity primarily over which holy city?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Jerusalem — Jerusalem, considered holy by both religions, was the main focus of the Crusades (11th–13th century).‌​‍

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Rome

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Mecca

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Constantinople

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #792