Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #814

Question 1

KITE Kerala:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Infrastructure for IT in Education — Govt edu-tech agency.‌​‍

Answer

None

Answer

Both

Answer

Kerala IT Enterprise

Question 2

Sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, exerts its therapeutic effect in erectile dysfunction by:

Accepted Answer

B. Inhibiting phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) — Sildenafil is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), an enzyme responsible for the degradation of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in the corpus cavernosum. By inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil increases cGMP levels, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and enhanced blood flow into the penis, facilitating an erection in response to sexual stimulation. While nitric oxide is involved, sildenafil doesn't directly increase its release or activate guanylyl cyclase; rather, it amplifies the effects of existing nitric oxide.

Answer

A. Blocking alpha-adrenergic receptors

Answer

C. Increasing the release of nitric oxide directly

Answer

D. Activating guanylyl cyclase

Question 3

Next: 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, ?

Accepted Answer

210 — Diff 20,30,40,50,60 → 210.

Answer

200

Answer

220

Answer

180

Question 4

Thrissur Pooram introduced by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (1790-1805).‌​‍

Answer

Marthanda Varma

Answer

Swathi Thirunal

Answer

Chithira Thirunal

Question 5

Malala was shot by the Taliban for advocating:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Girls' education — She was shot on 9 October 2012 on a school bus in Swat Valley for championing girls' education.‌​‍

Answer

Independence

Answer

Women's right to vote

Answer

Peace only

Question 6

Which of the following is a limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala?

Accepted Answer

D. Limited access to reliable electricity and internet — Limited access to reliable electricity and internet is a significant limitation of using ICT in rural educational settings in Kerala. While high initial costs, lack of teacher training, and over-reliance on traditional methods are also challenges, unreliable infrastructure is a more immediate and widespread issue in rural areas.

Answer

A. High initial cost of infrastructure

Answer

B. Over-reliance on traditional teaching methods

Answer

C. Lack of teacher training in ICT

Question 7

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Health ID for all — ABHA digital health records.‌​‍

Answer

Only doctors

Answer

Only hospitals

Answer

Cancelled

Question 8

The liberalization of trade policies and increased global competition have significantly impacted Kerala's traditional cash crop sector, leading to price volatility and reduced farmer incomes, particularly for crops like rubber and spices. What would be a viable long-term strategy to help farmers adapt and thrive in this changing economic landscape?

Accepted Answer

B. Promoting value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets for unique Kerala produce, alongside strengthening farmer collectives for better market negotiation. — Value addition, product diversification, and exploring niche markets enable farmers to differentiate their produce and fetch better prices, reducing reliance on volatile commodity markets. Strengthening farmer collectives improves their bargaining power. Imposing high import duties can lead to trade conflicts and is not a sustainable long-term solution, while shifting crops or providing only financial aid do not address the core issue of adapting to global competition.

Answer

A. Imposing high import duties on competing agricultural products to protect domestic farmers.

Answer

C. Encouraging farmers to abandon traditional cash crops and shift entirely to food grain cultivation to ensure local food security.

Answer

D. Providing large-scale direct financial aid to farmers to compensate for price drops, without addressing underlying market dynamics.

Question 9

Willingdon Island is in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kochi — Man-made island in Kochi, built by Robert Bristow for port development.‌​‍

Answer

Mumbai

Answer

Chennai

Answer

Kolkata

Question 10

PSLV stands for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle — PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) is ISRO's workhorse rocket — most reliable.‌​‍

Answer

Payload Satellite Launch Vehicle

Answer

Primary Space Launch Vehicle

Answer

Permanent Satellite Launch Vehicle

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #814