Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #12

Question 1

Which of the following parts of the human brain is primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture?

Accepted Answer

B. Cerebellum — The cerebellum, often called the 'little brain', plays a crucial role in motor control, coordinating voluntary movements such as posture, balance, coordination, and speech. The cerebrum is responsible for higher functions like thought and voluntary action, the medulla oblongata controls vital autonomic functions, and the thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.

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A. Cerebrum

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C. Medulla Oblongata

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D. Thalamus

Question 2

On which river is the Peringalkuthu Dam located?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chalakudy — Chalakudy River, Thrissur.

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Periyar

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Pamba

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Bharathapuzha

Question 3

Vasco da Gama landed at which place in Kerala in 1498?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kozhikode (Calicut) — Vasco da Gama arrived at Kozhikode (Calicut) on 20 May 1498, becoming the first European to reach India by sea.‌​‍

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Kannur

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Kollam

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Kochi

Question 4

CAG described in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Art 148 — Article 148 — Guardian of Public Purse.‌​‍

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Art 76

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Art 280

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Art 324

Question 5

The Travancore-Cochin state, merging the two princely states, came into being on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1 July 1949 — Travancore and Cochin merged to form Travancore-Cochin on 1 July 1949; it became Kerala in 1956.‌​‍

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15 August 1947

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26 January 1950

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1 November 1956

Question 6

Antonym of SMART:

Accepted Answer

Stupid — Smart ↔ stupid.

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Clever

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Intelligent

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Bright

Question 7

A is father of B. B is sister of C. C is mother of D. A is D's:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Grandfather — A → B (daughter) → C is her sister (daughter of A) → D is C's son. ‌​‍A is D's grandfather.

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Cousin

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Uncle

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Father

Question 8

Find the next two in the series: 3, 15, 18, 90, 93, __‌​‍

Accepted Answer

465, 468 — Pattern: ×5, +3 alternately. 93×5=465, 465+3=468.‌​‍

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105, 108

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95, 98

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335, 338

Question 9

The synonym of 'BENEVOLENT' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Generous — Benevolent = kind, generous, charitable.‌​‍

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Cruel

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Stingy

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Selfish

Question 10

To promote moral reasoning, cultural awareness, and understanding of universal human values among elementary students, a teacher frequently incorporates short narratives into her lessons. Which literary form is most appropriate for achieving these particular educational objectives?

Accepted Answer

C. Traditional fables and folktales from diverse cultures. — Fables and folktales are short, often simple narratives that traditionally convey moral lessons and cultural insights, making them highly effective for teaching moral reasoning and universal human values to elementary students. They also introduce students to diverse cultural perspectives in an accessible narrative format, unlike factual biographies, complex philosophy, or current events.

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A. Autobiographical accounts of famous scientists.

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B. Excerpts from complex philosophical treatises.

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D. Contemporary news reports on global political events.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #12