Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #817

Question 1

Who organised Savarna Jatha in Vaikom Satyagraha?

Accepted Answer

Mannathu Padmanabhan — Mannathu Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha (1924).

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A.K. Gopalan

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K. Kelappan

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Chattampi Swamikal

Question 2

Kavalam Narayana Panicker:

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Theatre — Theatre doyen.

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Cinema

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Novel

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Music

Question 3

A particular state in India is grappling with a severe outbreak of a communicable disease, which also poses a significant threat of spreading to neighboring states. The state government, despite its efforts, finds its resources and legislative powers inadequate to contain the crisis effectively and seeks broader intervention. In this context, which of the following mechanisms could enable the Union Parliament to legislate on a subject typically falling under the State List to address this public health emergency?

Accepted Answer

B. The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority declaring it necessary in the national interest. — Article 249 allows Parliament to legislate on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha declares, by a two-thirds majority, that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest. A severe communicable disease outbreak threatening multiple states clearly falls under 'national interest', making this mechanism appropriate for proactive Union intervention. While Article 252 (option C) allows Parliament to legislate if two or more states request it, Article 249 provides a more direct route for the Union to act when a situation has national implications. Article 352 (National Emergency) is a more

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A. The President declares a National Emergency under Article 352, empowering Parliament to legislate on any subject.

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C. Two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting Parliament to legislate on the matter.

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D. The Union government issues an executive directive under Article 256, compelling the state to implement central legislation.

Question 4

Vizhinjam port inauguration (commercial):

Accepted Answer

2023-24 — Container operations began 2023-24.

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2020

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2015

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2025

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes the phenomenon of nuclear fusion as observed in stars like the Sun?

Accepted Answer

B. Fusion requires extremely high temperatures and pressures to overcome electrostatic repulsion between positively charged nuclei — Nuclear fusion in stars like the Sun involves combining light nuclei (e.g., hydrogen isotopes) under extreme temperatures (~15 million K) and pressures to overcome Coulomb repulsion, forming helium and releasing energy. Option A describes fission, C refers to neutron capture (e.g., in stellar nucleosynthesis), and D describes ionization, not energy-releasing fusion.

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A. Fusion occurs when heavy nuclei split into smaller nuclei, releasing energy as per E = mc²

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C. Fusion involves the absorption of neutrons by light nuclei, leading to the formation of heavier elements

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D. Fusion is a process where electrons are stripped from nuclei, creating a plasma state without energy release

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the National Health Policy 2017 of India?

Accepted Answer

B. Ensuring availability of 1 doctor per 500 population by 2025 — The National Health Policy 2017 emphasizes universal health coverage and equity but does not mandate a specific doctor-population ratio like '1 doctor per 500 population.' This is a distracting option as it aligns with earlier drafts or state policies but is not a formal NHP 2017 objective. The other options reflect core themes of the policy.

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A. Achieving the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages

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C. Promoting preventive and promotive healthcare in the population

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D. Reducing infant and under-five mortality to single-digit by 2030

Question 7

Choose the correct form: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ aware.'

Accepted Answer

were — With 'neither/nor', verb agrees with the nearer subject ('students' — plural).

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is

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are

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was

Question 8

Which country launched the Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — The US-led Mission Innovation launched the Integrated Biorefineries Innovation Roadmap.‌​‍

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Bangladesh

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India

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UAE

Question 9

Repo rate (early 2026):‌​‍

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6.25% — RBI cut repo rate to 6.25% in Feb 2025.‌​‍

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6.5%

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7%

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6.75%

Question 10

The Subsidiary Alliance system was devised by:‌​‍

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Lord Wellesley (Governor-General 1798-1805) — Indian states maintained Company troops, surrendered foreign relations. ‌​‍First accepted by Nizam of Hyderabad 1798. Brought Mysore, Awadh, Marathas into British orbit.

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Robert Clive

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Cornwallis

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Dalhousie

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #817