Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #810

Question 1

Antonym of QUICK:

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Slow — Quick ↔ slow.

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Fast

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Rapid

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Hasty

Question 2

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was established in:‌​‍

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1985 — SAARC was founded in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.‌​‍

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2005

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1965

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1995

Question 3

Which Indian state launched the first 'Mid-Day Meal Programme' in the country?

Accepted Answer

A. Tamil Nadu — Tamil Nadu pioneered the Mid-Day Meal Programme in 1925 under the leadership of Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. While Kerala and other states later adopted similar schemes, Tamil Nadu's initiative predates them. Gujarat and Maharashtra were not the first to implement this programme.

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B. Kerala

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C. Maharashtra

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D. Gujarat

Question 4

First English school Kerala:

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Nagercoil 1819 — Nagercoil LMS 1819.

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TVM

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Kochi

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Alappuzha

Question 5

Handwashing with soap and water is considered the most effective primary measure to prevent the spread of which type of infection?

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C. Waterborne and foodborne diseases — Proper handwashing significantly reduces the transmission of pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections like cholera, typhoid, and various diarrheal diseases by removing microbes from hands before eating or preparing food. While important for general hygiene, it is not the primary defense against vector-borne, airborne, or sexually transmitted infections.

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A. Vector-borne diseases like malaria

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B. Airborne diseases like tuberculosis

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D. Sexually transmitted infections

Question 6

Appam stew:‌​‍

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Both — Both.‌​‍

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Syrian Christian delicacy

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Breakfast

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Dinner

Question 7

Forgetting curve was described by:‌​‍

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Hermann Ebbinghaus (1885) — Most forgetting occurs quickly after learning, then slows. ‌​‍Nonsense syllables. Savings method.

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Freud

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James

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Pavlov

Question 8

Vizhinjam port inauguration (commercial):‌​‍

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2023-24 — Container operations began 2023-24.‌​‍

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2025

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2015

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2020

Question 9

The merger of Travancore and Cochin in 1949, forming the United State of Travancore and Cochin, was not merely an administrative consolidation but also held significant strategic importance for the nascent Indian Union. From the perspective of the central government's long-term vision for regional development and stability, which of the following best describes a key strategic advantage sought through this specific merger?

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B. To forge a more economically viable and resource-rich entity by combining Travancore's agricultural and industrial base with Cochin's strategic port and trade infrastructure, thereby strengthening the southern region. — The merger aimed to create a robust economic unit in the south. By combining Travancore's fertile agricultural lands, growing industries, and revenues with Cochin's vital port and trade networks, the central government sought to establish a self-sustaining and prosperous regional entity. This consolidation was crucial for enhancing overall economic stability and facilitating planned development within the newly independent India, aligning with the broader goal of integrating viable units into the Union.

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A. To establish a preliminary framework for linguistic states, anticipating the future demands for Kerala by combining Malayalam-speaking regions.

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C. To test a novel model of integrating princely states where traditional rulers would retain substantial executive powers, thereby ensuring a smoother transition for larger states like Hyderabad and Mysore.

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D. To create a buffer state against potential maritime threats in the Arabian Sea, utilizing the combined naval resources and coastline of the two former kingdoms.

Question 10

Under which constitutional provision does the High Court exercise its power of judicial review over administrative actions?

Accepted Answer

B. Article 226 of the Constitution — The correct answer is B. Article 226 of the Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes, including judicial review of administrative actions. Option A (Article 32) pertains to the Supreme Court's power, C (Article 143) deals with advisory jurisdiction, and D (Article 136) is about special leave to appeal, making them incorrect.

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A. Article 32 of the Constitution

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C. Article 143 of the Constitution

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D. Article 136 of the Constitution

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #810