CLERK TYPIST- VARIOUS

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 79/2017/OL
Category Code: 612/2013
Exam: Clerk-Typist
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 26-09-2017
Department Various Department
Alphacode A
Question1:-The functioning of AHADS (Allappady Hill Area Developing Society) started in the year
A:-1998
B:-1996
C:-1995
D:-1997
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The first Director of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)
A:-Dr. M.P. Singh
B:-C. Subhramaniyam
C:-Dr. M.S. Swaminathan
D:-B.P. Pal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-The fear of bees is
A:-Apiphobia
B:-Bathophobia
C:-Alektorophobia
D:-Ailurophobia
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Universities at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were set up during the Viceroyality of
A:-Lord Dalhousie
B:-William Bentick
C:-Lord Canning
D:-Lord Mayo
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-In IT Act 2000, which section deals with the punishment of Violation of Privacy?
A:-66 F
B:-67 A
C:-66
D:-66 E
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-The First Botanical Garden in India is situated in
A:-Raipur
B:-Kolkata
C:-Chennai
D:-Itanagar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-The Second stage of demographic transition began in India after __________.
A:-1921
B:-1911
C:-1931
D:-1901
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Which development scheme introduced by the central government for conserving and preserving the heritage
characters of 12 Indian cities?
A:-RSBY
B:-SAGY
C:-PMJJBY
D:-HRIDAY
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-The founder of the Sathyashothak Samaj
A:-G.K. Gokhale
B:-Jyothiba Phule
C:-M.G. Ranade
D:-Viresalingam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Who was the Vice-President of the constituent Assembly?
A:-B.N. Rao
B:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C:-Sachidananda Sinha
D:-H.C. Mukherjee
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-What was Tharanganbadi, a coastal town in Nagapatanam in Tamilnadu, known in the colonial period?
A:-Tranquebar
B:-Balasore
C:-San Thome
D:-Fort. St. George
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Silent Valley National Park was established in
A:-1984
B:-1978
C:-1990
D:-1980
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Who wrote the famous book, ‘Mrichakatika’?
A:-Bhatti
B:-Brahma Gupta
C:-Somadeva
D:-Sudraka
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Miss. World of 2016
A:-Mireia Lalaguna
B:-Stephanie Del valle
C:-Pia Alonzo Wartzbach
D:-Natasha Mannuela
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The brand Ambassador of Kudumbasree organic farming
A:-Sreenivasan
B:-Mohan Lal
C:-Manju Warrier
D:-Vidya Balan
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme (AUEGS) was started by Kerala Government in
A:-2011
B:-2010
C:-2009
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-How many litres of blood in a normal human body?
A:-5.5 litres
B:-4 litres
C:-7.5 litres
D:-8 litres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Who is the winner of the 2016 FIDE World Chess Championship?
A:-Sergei Karjakin
B:-Viswanathan Anand
C:-Magnus Carlsen
D:-Kasparov
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-G.V. Raja Award related with
A:-Literature
B:-Film
C:-Science
D:-Sports
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Banking Ombudsman is appointed by ________.
A:-Supreme Court of India
B:-Reserve Bank of India
C:-Prime Minister of India
D:-President of India
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Who quoted that the preamble of Indian Constitution as ”Political Horoscope”?
A:-K.M. Munshi
B:-Dr. B.R. Amedkar
C:-Sachidananda Sinha
D:-Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Total number of MP’s from Kerala
A:-20
B:-26
C:-29
D:-21
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-The leader of the ‘Pattini Jatha’
A:-Mannathu Padmanabhan
B:-A.K. Gopalan
C:-V.T. Bhattathirippad
D:-K. Kelappan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-‘Forming in the pupil of an eye’ is the title of
A:-Kochi-Muziris Biennale Ist edition
B:-Pattanam Excavation
C:-Kochi-Muziris Biennale IInd edition
D:-Kochi-Muziris Biennale IIIrd edition
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-When did Gandhiji returned from South-Africa to India?
A:-July 1914
B:-July 1915
C:-January 1915
D:-January 1914
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-In which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code for the Citizen?
A:-43(A)
B:-44
C:-50
D:-41
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Which is the only gland that can act as endocrine and exocrine gland in human body?
A:-Pancreas gland
B:-Pituitary gland
C:-Thymus gland
D:-Thyroid gland
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The person suffering from both myopia and hypermetropia can be corrected by using a ________.
A:-Cylindrical lens
B:-Convex lens
C:-Bifocal lens
D:-Concave lens
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Out of the following substance which does not undergo sublimation?
A:-Iodine
B:-Camphor
C:-Naphthalene
D:-Sugar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Which of the following is not a cropping pattern useful in increasing food production?
A:-Mixed cropping
B:-Hybridization
C:-Inter cropping
D:-Crop rotation
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Name the First country to pass the Right to Information Act
A:-Sweeden
B:-Belgium
C:-Bolivia
D:-Denmark
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The Thanneermukkam barrage is built across the _________.
A:-Ashtamudi lake
B:-Pookkode lake
C:-Sasthamkotta lake
D:-Vembanad lake
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Gandhiji met Ayyankali at Venganoor in
A:-1935
B:-1937
C:-1936
D:-1938
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Female oriented, community based, poverty reduction project of Govt. of Kerala, Kudumbasree was launched
on ___________.
A:-17th May 1998
B:-17th April 1998
C:-17th June 1998
D:-17th March 1998
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Which of the following is not a bacterial diseases?
A:-Plague
B:-Cyphilis
C:-Mumps
D:-Cholera
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-The founder of World Wide Web (WWW)
A:-Bill Gates, Paul Allen
B:-Jan Koum, Brian Acton
C:-Tim Berners Lee
D:-Ray Tomlinson
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-The Vice-Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog are appointed by
A:-The President of India
B:-The Prime Minister of India
C:-The Chief Justice of India
D:-The Joint Parliamentary Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-The Next Olympics (2020) at
A:-Brazil
B:-Japan
C:-Britain
D:-China
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-The poet who called Sree Narayana Guru as ‘Second Buddha’?
A:-Kumaranasan
B:-Vallathol
C:-Vayalar Ramavarma
D:-G. Sankara Kurup
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-The founder of the ‘Theosophical Society in Calicut’,
A:-Manjeri Rama Iyer
B:-K.P. Kesava Menon
C:-C. Krishnan
D:-Dr. K.V. Choi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Name, the INA hero who landed at Tanur, Kerala and was executed by the British?
A:-K.B. Menon
B:-Chembaka Raman Pillai
C:-Vakkom Abdul Khader
D:-Muhammad Abdul Rahiman
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-The Hindi word ‘Kitaab’ is derived from which language?
A:-Persian
B:-Arabic
C:-Farsi
D:-Urdu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-The First Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to
A:-Paul A. Samuelson
B:-Stiglitz
C:-Amartya Sen
D:-Jan Tinberganand Ragnar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Chile Saltpetre is the common name of
A:-Sodium nitrite
B:-Potassium nitrate
C:-Sodium nitrate
D:-Potassium nitrite
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Who was the founder of ‘Granth Sala Sangham’
A:-P.N. Panickar
B:-K.N. Panickar
C:-G. Sankara Kurup
D:-Dr. K.M. George
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-The elements which are found in the coastal plains of Kerala are
A:-Aluminium and Silicon
B:-Ilmenite and Monozite
C:-Serelium and Borax
D:-Hematite and Copper
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Who started the newspaper called ‘Sujananandini’?
A:-C. Krishnan
B:-C.V. Kunhiraman
C:-K. Kelappan
D:-Kesavan Asan
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-What is the full form of MSY?
A:-Mahila Samridhi Yojana
B:-Mahila Samyojak Yojana
C:-Mahila Samskrithi Yojana
D:-Mahila Samskara Yojana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-The Militant Organization, ”Indian Republican Army”
A:-Yogesh Chandra Chatterjee
B:-Jatin Mukherjee
C:-Surya Sen
D:-Rash Bihari Bose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The term, ‘United Nations’ was coined by
A:-Churchill
B:-Roosevelt
C:-Stalin
D:-Jefferson
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-By using ___________ the cylinder can be rotated.
A:-Feed rollers
B:-Platen knobs
C:-Ratchet wheel
D:-Escapement wheel
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Fulcrum wire is also known as __________.
A:-Detent release
B:-Detent roller
C:-Segment wire
D:-Detent wire
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-The papers which is suitable for taking carbon copies are
A:-Manifold papers
B:-A4 size papers
C:-Stencil papers
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-____________ is used to type the letter ‘ i ‘ in a type writer.
A:-Right small finger
B:-Right ring finger
C:-Right middle finger
D:-Right index finger
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-With the help of __________, we can type letters at the end of the paper.
A:-Feed roll release lever
B:-Paper release lever
C:-Margin release lever
D:-Overhead paper bail rods
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-To type mathematical formulae and chemical equations ___________ is used.
A:-Detent release
B:-Margin release
C:-Variable line spacer
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-How many space should be left before a comma (,) in a type writer?
A:-No space
B:-Half space
C:-Single space
D:-Double space
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Carriage rack rests on the top of ____________.
A:-Cylinder
B:-Main spring
C:-Escapement wheel
D:-Pinion wheel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-The force of the main spring is transmitted to the carriage by means of the __________.
A:-Carriage return
B:-Carriage rails
C:-Ratchet wheel
D:-Draw cord
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-To adjust the paper to the same line of typing for reinsertion work, __________ is used.
A:-Card holders
B:-Line finder
C:-Line space
D:-Line space adjusting lever
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Locking action in type writer avoids ___________ of letters.
A:-Piling
B:-Indenting
C:-Jerking
D:-Grafting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-The movement of ribbon automatically from full spool to empty spool is known as
A:-Up and down movement
B:-Lengthwise movement
C:-Automatic reverse movement
D:-Sluggish movement
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-___________ letters can be typed in Elite typehead.
A:-6
B:-8
C:-10
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-Confidential or urgent matters are forwarded as
A:-Official letter
B:-Demi-official letter
C:-Business letter
D:-Notifications
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-In Proceedings, ‘To address’ is given in the
A:-Left top
B:-Right top
C:-Left bottom
D:-Right bottom
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-In Govt. Order, below the abstract, the abstract content usually leave ___________ space between two lines.
A:-Single line
B:-One and half line
C:-Double line
D:-Three line
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-For typing the display matter, ____________ line space should be used.
A:-Single
B:-Double
C:-Three
D:-No such criteria
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-In an official letter, ‘stet’ denotes
A:-Insert correction
B:-Ignore correction
C:-Do not type
D:-Type in next paragraph
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Line lock mechanism is not released with ___________.
A:-Margin rack
B:-Line lock plate
C:-Margin stop
D:-Pinion wheel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Type guide is also known as ____________.
A:-Common centre
B:-Segment guide
C:-Printing point
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-If the dust clogged into the typefaces, can be removed by __________.
A:-Hat pin
B:-Chamois leather
C:-Oil
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The ____________ should be kept in ‘off’ position while rotating drum for spreading ink.
A:-Impression roller
B:-Operating lever
C:-Silk carrier
D:-Margin adjusting knobs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-How many bevel gears are there in the long gear shaft?
A:-1
B:-2
C:-3
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Rotcher mechanism contains the working of
A:-Escapement wheel and pinion wheel
B:-Loose dog and rigid dog
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-The capital letter ‘D’ stands for
A:-50
B:-100
C:-500
D:-1000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-If any part of the matter is not needed in stencil, ___________ can be used.
A:-Gum paper
B:-Stylus pen
C:-Impression roller
D:-Duplicating paper
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-For typing the symbol ” & ” (and) in a type writer, press shift key and ___________.
A:-6
B:-7
C:-8
D:-9
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-This helps to take paper without rotating cylinder
A:-Feed rolls release lever
B:-Paper bail
C:-Tabulator release lever
D:-Segment
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Carriage moves towards left by
A:-Touching space bar
B:-Pressing character keys
C:-Pressing tabulator key
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The part, controls the pressure of key lever, situated at the bottom of type writer
A:-Touch regulator
B:-Dog block
C:-Marginal release lever
D:-Line space adjuster
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The space left between the margin and the start of a paragraph is called
A:-Spacing
B:-Gutter
C:-Indentation
D:-Alignment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-A number of letters that appears little below the normal text is called
A:-Superscript
B:-Subscript
C:-Super text
D:-Top text
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Which item appears dimly behind the main body text?
A:-Watermark
B:-Background
C:-References
D:-Back Color
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Margin that is added to the binding side of page when printing is called ___________.
A:-Top Margin
B:-Mirror Margin
C:-Moderate Margin
D:-Gutter Margin
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-By pressing F12, which of the following will happen?
A:-Save As dialog box will open
B:-Open dialog box will open
C:-Save dialog box will open
D:-Close dialog box will open
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Which of the following is not the merge process?
A:-Edit a data source
B:-Sort the data source records
C:-Merge the two files to print or create a new document
D:-Format a main document
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Regular, Italics, Bold, Bold Italic etc. are known as ___________.
A:-Font effects
B:-Font size
C:-Font styles
D:-Font scripts
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-By using Ctrl + P, which of the following will happen?
A:-Open Paragraph Dialog Box
B:-Open Save Dialog Box
C:-Open Page Format Dialog Box
D:-Open Print Dialog Box
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Which key deletes the characters to the left of the cursor?
A:-Home
B:-Back space
C:-Space
D:-Delete
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Which of the following is true regarding page orientation of a document?
A:-Page orientation can be changed at any time
B:-Page orientation of a document cannot be changed
C:-Page orientation must be set before start typing
D:-Page orientation of a document determines by printer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-What will appear on the screen, if press Shift + 7 Short key?
A:-@
B:-%
C:-&
D:-!
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Draw a line throw the middle of the selected text is known as __________.
A:-Strikethrough
B:-Change case
C:-Subscript
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The Key used to move the cursor by a fixed number of spaces is the ___________.
A:-Backspace key
B:-Tab key
C:-Alt key
D:-Shift key
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Which of the following short key is used for deleting the selected item permanently without placing the item in
the Recycle Bin?
A:-Alt + Delete
B:-Ctrl + Delete
C:-Shift + Delete
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-The ability to combine name and addresses with a standard document is called __________.
A:-Paragraph formatting
B:-Form letters
C:-Drop cap
D:-Mail merge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which is the following is used as Word Processor in Linux Operating System?
A:-Base
B:-Writer
C:-Calc
D:-Impress
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Which can be used for quick access to commonly used commands and tools?
A:-Menu Bar
B:-Title Bar
C:-Tool Bar
D:-Status Bar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Ctrl + N is used to
A:-Save document
B:-Open document
C:-Close document
D:- New document
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-In which of the following option is used for inserting decorative text in a document?
A:-Clip Art
B:-Text Box
C:-Word Art
D:-Book mark
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Create a large capital letter at the beginning of a paragraph is named as __________.
A:-Drop Cap
B:-Word Count
C:-Bookmark
D:-Smart art
Correct Answer:- Option-A