Kerala SET 2019 Feb Question Paper Home Science

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1. Which of the following is not a method of child study?
A) Case study B) Ethnography
C) Polygraphy D) Naturalistic observation

2. Application of psychological and physiological principles to the design of products,
process and systems.
A) Process Chart B) Ergonomics
C) Work simplification D) Work curve

3. Which among the following is not a product of fermentation?
A) Cheese B) Paneer C) Beer D) Yogurt

4. Under the microscope, rayon fibres can be identified by this:
A) Speckled appearance B) Striations
C) Scales D) Glass rod appearance

5. The conversion of carotene to Vitamin A takes place in which organ of the body?
A) Intestine B) Liver
C) Gall bladder D) Pancreas

6. A mediator variable is:
A) Another name for the dependent variable.
B) Another name for the independent variable.
C) Responsible for the relationship between two other variables.
D) All of the above

7. Match the following
List I List II

a. Kiosks 1. Series of digital audio files on internet
b. Podcast 2. Television information retrieval service
c. Teletext 3. Display of information and services
d. Teleconferencing 4. Discussion between participants in different locations

A) a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
C) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4 D) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

8. Who devised the psychosexual stage theory of development?
A) Freud B) Piaget C) Bandura D) Erikson

9. In Prang’s colour system, Chroma refers to:
A) Emphasis B) Hue C) Intensity D) Triad

10. Germination in wheat enhances the quality of the following vitamins:
a. Vitamin C b. Vitamin E c. Vitamin D d. Vitamin B

A) a & b only B) a & c only C) b & c only D) b & d only

11. PFA stands for:
A) Prevention of food adulteration
B) Prevention of fortified adulterants
C) Pure fatty acids
D) Purified fatty acids

12. A cross sectional study is carried out to examine whether high school students of lower
socio-economic status have better coping skills than those of higher socio-economic
status. Which of the following statement is true of this study?

A) The independent variable is coping skill and the dependent variable is low
socio-economic status.
B) The independent variable is coping skill and the dependent variable is high
socio-economic status.
C) The independent variable is socio-economic status and the dependent variable
is coping skill.
D) Neither variable is dependent as the researcher cannot manipulate them.

13. A step in management process which involves measuring the performance by
comparing with the existing standard and finding the deviations and correcting the
deviations:
A) Organizing B) Controlling
C) Planning D) Decision Making

14. BMR is calculated when:
A) The person is physically active
B) The person is physically inactive
C) The person is physically and mentally inactive or at complete rest
D) None of the above

15. In extension education, where an assessment of the outcome of the programme against
established measures or expected results to determine if it achieved its objectives is
called
A) Implementation B) Evaluation
C) Analysis D) Plan of action

16. Number of harnesses required for a plain weave
A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five

17. The change in the texture and physical state of starch molecules when heated in water
A) Coagulation B) Jelly
C) Gelatinization D) None of these

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18. Match the following facts with the terms related to prenatal development.
List I List II
a. Harmful agents causing birth defects 1. Blastocyst
b. Organ formation 2. Teratogens
c. Outer layer of cells during germinal period 3.Trophoblast
d. The inner layer of cells during germinal period 4. Organogenesis.

A) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1 B) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 D) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

19. Dry and wet beri-beri are deficiency diseases of
A) Vitamin A B) Thiamine B) Riboflavin D) Niacin

20. Early detection and intervention is important to help a child develop skills during the
condition called
A) Developmental delays B) Bilingualism
C) Developmental milestones D) All of the above

21. The following facts on children in India are true
A) Neonatal deaths constitute two-thirds of infant deaths in India.
B) 1 in 3 children between 0-5 years are stunted in the country.
C) Total immunisation coverage in the country stood at 62 % in 2015-16.
D) All of the above.

22. Animal starch is also called
A) Glycerol B) Glucagon C) Glycogen D) Gluten

23. The speed of operation is high for this loom:
A) Projectile loom B) Shuttle loom
C) Hand loom D) Pit loom

24. When is a single case experimental study the most useful?
A) When you are studying yourself
B) When a participant has a rare condition
C) When studying behaviour changes
D) When research requires a substantial sample to be worthwhile or effective

25. An example of extra yarn weave:
A) Satin weave B) Twill Weave
C) Swivel Weave D) Rib Weave

26. Which of the following statements on child development is not true
A) Both infancy and early childhood are times of significant change in the brain
B) First two months of pregnancy are critical for organogenesis
C) Experts recommend that young children need 11 to 13 hours of sleep each
night.
D) Language development is very rapid during adolescence.

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27. Assertion (A): A non-directional hypothesis are those where one does not predict the
kind of effect but can state a relationship between two variables.
Reason (R): A non-directional hypothesis tries to convince others that hypothesis is
correct instead of letting people judge for themselves

A) A is false R is true B) A is true R is false
C) Both A and R are true D) Both A and R are false

28. Which is the shortest period of prenatal life?
A) Foetal Stage B) Embryonic Stage
C) Germinal Stage D) None of the above

29. The process of bringing frozen foods to room temperature
A) Blanching B) Stewing C) Thawing D) Melting

30. Mildew affects these fibres easily:
A) Polyester B) Silk C) Nylon D) Cotton

31. Which of the following statements regarding nature-nurture is true?
A) Nurture refers to the environmental influences that shape behaviour
B) Nature refers to traits, abilities and capacities that inherited from one’s parents
C) Nature and Nurture are two ends of the continuum, with particular behaviours
falling somewhere between the ends
D) All of the above are true

32. Retting is a fermentation process in the processing of this fibre:
A) Cotton B) Linen C) Silk D) Wool

33. Towels are a result of this weaving process
A) Satin B) Swivel C) Pile D) Twill

34. Examples of permanent emulsions include:
A) Mayonnaise B) Fresh cream C) Milk D) All of the above

35. The difference between a 1 count yarn and a 10 count yarn:
A) It is thicker B) It is thinner
C) It has no twists D) None of the above

36. Match the following technical term to its meaning:
List I List II
a. Arbitrary 1. Measurement of variables
b. Objective 2. Step by step planning
c. Scientific 3. Imaginations, beliefs
d. Systematic 4. Verifiable, accurate
5. Independent of personal beliefs

A) a-3, b-5, c-4, d-2 B) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 D) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

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37. Butter, Vanaspati and margarine have higher proportions of:
A) Unsaturated fatty acids B) Saturated fatty acids
C) Glycerol D) None of the above

38. The Committee that was assigned (1985) to review the administrative arrangements
for poverty alleviation schemes and rural development programmes of the country:
A) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
B) G V K Rao Committee
C) Ashok Mehta Committee
D) Tendulkar Committee

39. Cut apples turn brown in colour on exposure to air because of
A) Presence of oxygen
B) High content of phenolic compounds
C) Reducing sugars
D) All of the above

40. Pectin content of certain fruits allow it to be preserved in the form of
a. Pickles b. Jams c. Jellies d. Crystallized fruits

A) b&c B) a&b C) a&d D) b&d

41. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised by
A) Problems in social interaction
B) Problems in verbal and non-verbal communication
C) Repetitive behaviours
D) All of the above

42. The spores of this bacterium germinates in canned tins
A) Perfringens B) Botulinum
C) Staphylococci D) None of the above

43. Arrange the following in order (the process of jelly-making)
a. Boiling the fruit with water b. Extracting pectin
c. Adding acid d. Concentration of the extract
e. Allowing mixture to set

A) a, c, b, d, e B) a, b, c, d, e
C) a, d, e, b, c D) c, a, b, d, e

44. An example of a permanent finish
A) Sizing B) Calendaring
C) Glazing D) None of the above

45. The scale measures infant health by assessing appearance (colour), pulse (heart rate),
grimace (reflex irritability), activity (muscle tone), and respiration.

A) Brazelton B) Anoxia C) Apgar D) Rating scale

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46. Match the following foods with their nutrients
List I List II
a. Papaya 1. Iron
b. Gooseberry 2. Calcium
c. Ragi 3. Vitamin C
d. Dates 4. Vitamin A
5. Vitamin B 12
A) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 B) a-5, b-3, c-1, d-2
C) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 D) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

47. Lines that suggest tranquility and repose
A) Oblique B) Horizontal C) Spiral D) Wavy

48. Match the following
List I List II
a. Anorexia nervosa 1. Binge eating
b. Dementia 2. Poor body image
c. Addiction 3. Psychological dependence
d. Bulimia 4. Neurological disorder

A) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 B) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
C) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 D) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

49. Which of the following make use of the technique of resist printing?
1) Ikat 2) Patola 3) Pochampally 4) Kasuthi
A) 1, 2 and 3 B) 2, 3 and 4 C) 2 and 4 D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

50. Blanching tomatoes helps in:
A) Activating the enzymes in the fruit
B) Inactivating the enzymes in the fruit
C) Prevents drying of food and pest infection
D) None of the above

51. Select the statements about low birth weight/pre-term infants that are not true.
A) Not all low-birth weight infants are pre-term
B) Low-birth weight infants weigh less than 2000 gms.
C) Despite the difficulties they experience at birth, the majority of pre-term infants
eventually develop normally.
D) Studies show that environmental pollution contribute to low birth weight.

52. Match the following diseases in list I with their symptoms in list II
List I List II
a. CHF 1. Increased LDL
b. Dyslipidemia 2 Paresthesia
c. Diabetes 3. Peripheral edema
d. Vitamin D deficiency 4. Polydipsia
5. Fat malabsorption

A) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-5 B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
C) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 D) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

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53. Which of the following is not related to Piaget’s theory of intellectual development?
A) Adaptation B) Assimilation
C) Accommodation D) Activation

54. Which of the following are the famous embroideries of ancient India?
1. Phulkari 2. Chanderi 3. Chikankari 4. Paithani

A) 2 and 4 B) 1 and 3 C) 2 and 3 D) 1 and 4

55. A type of learning where the child learns to respond in a particular way to a neutral
stimulus that normally does not bring about that type of response.
A) Rewarding B) Classical Conditioning
C) Operant conditioning D) Social learning

56. Type 1 diabetes show symptoms of
a. Polyuria b. Hypoglycemia c. Glycosuria
d. Polyphagia e. Oedema

A) a, c. & d B) d., b & c C) d, e & c D) b, d & e

57. People with large figures can select from these
1. Large designs 2. Broad Stripes and borders
3. Small prints 4. Dark/Black colour
Choose the right answer

A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 1 and 4

58. Assertion (A): Pica is a disorder that involves repeated or chronic ingestion of non-
nutrient substances which may include plaster, charcoal, clay, ashes,
paint, earth etc.
Reason (R): Pica is a life-long disorder which cannot be treated.

A) A and R are true B) A is true R is false
C) A is false R is true D) A and R are false

59. Which of the following is authoritarian parenting?
A) Firm, setting clear and consistent limits
B) Provide lax and inconsistent feedback
C) Controlling, punitive, rigid and cold
D) Show virtually no interest in their children, rejecting behaviour

60. ----- gives a bird’s eye view of the entire research.
A) Introduction B) Summary and Conclusion
C) Research Problem D) Abstract

61. Which of the following is not a sign of child abuse?
A) Visible, serious injuries that have no reasonable explanation
B) Fear of adults or care providers
C) Extreme behaviour-highly aggressive, extremely withdrawn, extremely passive
D) No fear of physical contact

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62. Which among the following is not a function of the placenta?
A) Site of production of several hormones responsible for foetal growth
B) Development of maternal support tissues
C) Synthesis of pro-thrombin
D) Exchange of nutrients, oxygen and waste

63. An abstinence from present consumption for the purpose of future consumption
A) Budget B) Peak load C) Work curve D) Savings

64. The feeling of lack of energy and motivation that can be physical, mental, or both
A) Fatigue B) Conflict C) Stress D) Malnutrition

65. BMI is derived by the formula:
A) Weight in kg / height in cm B) Weight in kg/ height in m2
C) Height in m2/ weight in kg D) Height in cm2/weight in kg x100

66. Match the following deficiency of nutrients with their impacts on infants
List I List II
a. Protein and energy 1. LBW infants
b. Iodine 2. Neural tube defects
c. Vitamin K 3. Cretinism
d. Folic acid 4. Neonatal haemorrhage

A) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4 B) a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C) a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4 D) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

67. Which of the following statements on adolescence is true?
1. Girl’s and boy’s growth spurts generally begin at different ages.
2. Adolescence marks the beginning of sexual maturation.
3. There are social consequences for early or late maturation.
4. There will be changes in the ability to think abstractly and multi-dimensionally
during adolescence.
A) 1, 2, 3 & 4 B) 2&4 C) 1, 2 & 4 D) 2, 3 & 4

68. A graphical way to represent ideas and concepts
A) Mind mapping B) Time log
C) Visualisation chart D) Strip-tease chart

69. The current wage rate of MGNREGP beneficiaries in Kerala is ------.
A) ` 254 B) ` 273 C) ` 271 D) ` 281

70. Match the following
List 1 List II
a. Napping 1. Smoothness
b. Embossing 2. Decorative effects
c. Sanforization 3. Dimensional stability
d. Calendaring 4. Increase softness and warmth
5. Resiliency

A) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1 B) a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
C) a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3 D) a-3, b-4, c-5, d-2

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71. Psychological fatigue in day-to-day activities may be due to:
A) Interesting tasks B) Moderate tasks
C) Exciting tasks D) Routine tasks

72. A very concentrated way of lighting with the intention of drawing eye to its focal point
A) Accent lighting B) General lighting
C) Ambient lighting D) Recessed lighting

73. Bar diagrams, histograms, and frequency polygons have the following common
characteristic:
A) Represents a rising curve
B) Represents quantitative data in terms of frequencies.
C) Represents a falling curve
D) Represents a scatter diagram

74. An ecofriendly coolant used in refrigerators:
A) CFCs B) R-290 C) Methane D) Nitrogen

75. According to Freud, the super ego or conscience develops between the ages of:
A) 1-3 years B) 6-11 years C) 11-16 years D) 3-6 years

76. ------- can be defined as the positive square root of the mean (average) of the squared
deviations of the values from their mean.
A) mode B) mean C) SD D) median

77. Adolescence corresponds to which of Piaget’s stages?
A) Formal operations B) Concrete operational stage
C) Sensory-motor stage D) Pre-operational thought stage

78. The anaerobic decomposition of organic waste produces:
A) Vermi-compost B) Compost
C) Biogas D) Dioxin

79. The law of consumption was formulated by:
A) Ernst Engel B) Nickel and Dorsey
C) Denmann D) Mundell

80. ------- is the “degree to which a test measures what it claims, or purports, to be
measuring”
A) Construct Validity B) Criterion Validity
C) Content Validity D) Concrete Validity

81. Micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients
A) Flood system B) Chain pump irrigation system
C) Drip irrigation system D) Moat irrigation system

82. 'O' in the work simplification process chart denotes
A) Orientation B) Occupation C) Obligation D) Operation

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83. As the sample size increases, the t-distribution approaches a ------shape, normal
distribution.
A) Circle B) Curve C) Polygon D) Bell

84. Assertion (A): The health of an adolescent girl impacts pregnancy while the health of a
pregnant woman impacts the health of the newborn and the child.
Reason (R): The nutritional status of adolescent girls and young women are not
inextricably linked to the birth weight of their children and subsequently
to child survival.
Codes:
A) A is false, R is true B) A is true, R is false
C) Both A and R are true D) Both A and R are false

85. FSSAI stands for
A) Food Standards and Safety Authority of India
B) Food Science System Authority of India
C) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
D) Food Service System Authority of India

86. Indicate the correct sequence of activities in the Home Management process
A) Planning, organisation, feedback, implementation.
B) Planning, organisation, implementation, feedback.
C) Planning, implementation, organisation, feedback.
D) Planning, feedback, organisation, implementation.

87. Resources like libraries, schools and colleges are classified as:
A) Human resources B) Material resources
C) Psychological resources D) Shared resources

88. Assertion (A): Rayon gives a hard bead on burning
Reason (R): Rayon is a regenerated cellulose fibre.
Codes
A) Both A and R are false B) Both A and R are true
C) A is false, but R is true D) A is true, but R is false.

89. Match the following adolescent issues with what they mean
List I List II
a. Anorexia Nervosa 1. Staying away from school with no good reason
b. Peer Pressure 2. Disease of the ovary
c. Truancy 3. Eating disorder
d. PCOD 4. Influence of friends

A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4 B) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4 D) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1

90. Expenditure of a family is influenced by
A) Size of the family
B) Status of the family
C) Locality in which the family lives
D) All the above

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91. Who coined the term “Kindergarten” as a system of early childhood education?
A) Froebel B) Montessori C) Pestalozzi D) Rousseau

92. Which year was the POCSO Act passed?
A) 2016 B) 2012 C) 2014 D) 2011
93. Programmed decisions are:
A) Not pre planned B) Already planned
C) Onetime use D) Always changing

94. The problem statement in interior design is:
A) Detailed description of the project
B) A legal document
C) Brief description of the project
D) Written version of the project

95. Sum total of the distance between the three sides of the work triangle in the kitchen is
between:
A) 8-12 feet B) 12-22 feet C) 17-25 feet D) 28-30 feet

96. A type of Learning disability involving difficulty in math computation
A) Dyslexia B) Dysgraphia C) Dyscalculia D) ADHD

97. The Reproductive and Child Health Programme (RCH) was launched throughout the
country in the year:
A) 2005 B) 1997 C) 2013 D) None of these
98. 'Dovetailing' is a term related to:
A) Time management B) Budget
C) Savings D) Money management

99. Match the following
List 1 List II
a. DPEP 1. Health Insurance
b. RSBY 2. Adoption
c. NHRM 3. Child protection
d. ICPS 4. Education
e. CARA 5. Health mission

A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4, e-5 B) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2, e-5
C) a-4, b-1, c-5, d-3, e-2 D) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1, e-5

100. Which among the following does not create an illusion of space?
A) Mirror B) Low lying furniture
C) Colour D) Dim light

101. Which among the following statements apply to differently abled students?
1. Individualised methods to teach should be applied
2. They might possess hidden talents that needs to be recognised.
3. Parents of differently abled students need not be counselled.
4. Assistive technology can help in learning.

A) 1 & 2 only B) 1, 2 & 4 only C) 1, 2, 3 & 4 D) 2 & 4 only

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102. Which among the following best support the flexible use of space?
A) Folding Partition B) Cool colour
C) Lighting D) Fixed furniture

103. Fermentation by yeast occurs due to conversion of:
A) Fats to fatty acids B) Sugar to alcohol
C) Alcohol to sugar D) Proteins to amino acids

104. Which of the following are statements regarding Transactional Analysis (TA)?
1. Examines a person’s relationships and interactions.
2. There are three Ego states that people consistently use.
3. Developed in 1970s by Erikson.
4. Believes that each individual is valuable and has the capacity for positive change.

A) All the statements B) 1 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 4 only

105. The act of hiding goods to create artificial scarcity
A) Glut B) Subsidy C) Hoarding D) Gimmicks

106. The sequence of development in which the growth starts at the centre of the body and
moves towards extremities.
A) Proximo distal B) Project head start
C) Post partum D) Post conventional

107. Assertion (A): Summative evaluation tries to measure the end results of a programme.
Reason (R): This will help to decide whether to continue or discontinue the
programme.
A) Both A and R are correct, R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are correct, R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false.
D) A is false, but R is true.

108. Gender disparity in India is due to:
A) Lack of education B) Poverty
C) Religious beliefs D) All of the above

109. Assertion (A): Painting walls and ceiling with light-coloured, matte finish paint will
reduce the apparent size of the room.
Reason (R): Though the colour is light, the matte finish will absorb the light,
creating the illusion of advancing effect.

A) Both (A) and (R) are true B) Both (A) and (R) are false
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

110. Assertion (A): Bias grain is used for making plackets
Reason(R): Bias grain provides maximum stretch

A) A is true, but R is false B) A is false, but R is true
C) Both A and R are false D) Both A and R are true

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111. Assertion (A): A high-ceilinged environment implies that high rise furniture should be
over low rise furniture
Reason (R): The principles of scale and proportion ensure that objects placed in a
space look like they belong to each other, be it the size, shape, or colour;
a proportion has to be maintained.

A) Both (A) and (R) are true B) Both (A) and (R) are false
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

112. Write in order, the ocular signs of vitamin A deficiency.
a. Corneal xerosis b. Night blindness
c. Bitots’ spot d. Keratomalacia

A) a, c, d, b B) b, c, a, d C) b, a, d, c D) c, d, b, a

113. What is a systematic display of models, specimens, charts, etc. in a sequence around a
theme to create awareness and interest called?
A) Presentation B) Message board
C) Exhibition D) Fairs

114. Which of the following is not a visual aid?
A) Interactive Board B) Poster
C) Public address system D) Flash card

115. Give the sequential order for inductive research
A) Theory, Tentative Hypothesis, Pattern, Observation
B) Theory, Pattern, Tentative Hypothesis, Observation
C) Observation, Pattern, Tentative Hypothesis, Theory
D) Observation, Tentative Hypothesis, Pattern, Theory

116. Match the following
List I List II
a. Grafting 1. Nutrient solution
b. Organic farming 2. Scion
c. Kitchen waste 3. Crop rotation
d. Hydroponics 4. Black gold

A) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 B) a-1. b-3, c-2, d-4
C) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 D) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1

117. Match the development programme given in List I with the year of their inception
given in List II
List I List II
a. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan 1. 2006
b. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao 2. 2007
c. National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyan) 3. 2018
d. Ujjwala 4. 2002
5. 2015

A) a-5, b-1, c-3, d-2 B) a-1, b-5, c-3, d-2
C) a-4, b-5, c-3, d-2 D) a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

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118. Match the following technical term to its meaning:
List I List II
a. JSY 1. Health insurance for poor families
b. RSBY 2. Small and medium enterprises
c. KITCO 3. Technical Consultancy
d. SIDCO 4. Safe motherhood
5. Nutrition, education, referral services

A) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 B) a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
C) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 D) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2

119. Assertion (A): Quartiles in statistics are values that divide your data into four equal
parts.
Reason (R): Quartiles aren’t shaped like pizza slices; they divide your data into four
segments according to where the numbers fall on the number line.

A) A is false R is true B) A is true R is false
C) Both A and R are true D) Both A and R are false

120. What is the landmark ICT project of Kerala State Information Tech Mission to bring
benefits of technology to the entire population of the State?
A) Akshaya B) e- Jalakam
C) Jeevan Jyothi D) e- Governance

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