Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #18

Question 1

Aranmula Boat Race on:

Accepted Answer

Pamba — On Pamba river during Onam.

Answer

Vembanad

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Periyar

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Bharathapuzha

Question 2

Malampuzha Dam in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Palakkad — Palakkad district.‌​‍

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Idukki

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

Question 3

Which literary form involves a structured dialogue between two or more characters to explore a theme or idea, often used in classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

B. Dialogue — Dialogue is a literary form where two or more characters engage in conversation to explore themes or ideas. It is commonly used in classrooms to stimulate active participation and critical analysis. Monologue involves a single speaker, soliloquy is a speech delivered alone, and narrative is a story-telling form.

Answer

A. Monologue

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C. Soliloquy

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D. Narrative

Question 4

Synonym of XENOPHOBIA:

Accepted Answer

Fear of foreigners — Fear of foreigners.

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Love of strangers

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Fear of heights

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Love of home

Question 5

Which word is a noun?

Accepted Answer

Happiness — Abstract noun from adjective 'happy'.

Answer

Quickly

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Happy

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Running

Question 6

In situations where a safe and reliable drinking water source is unavailable, boiling water is a common recommendation for purification. What is the primary mechanism by which boiling makes water safe for consumption?

Accepted Answer

C. It kills most pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. — Boiling water to a rolling boil for at least one minute is highly effective at killing most disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites, thereby preventing waterborne illnesses. It does not remove chemical pollutants or heavy metals, nor does it primarily enhance mineral content or remove suspended solids (though it can help with some). Its main benefit is microbiological purification.

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A. It effectively removes heavy metals and chemical pollutants.

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B. It enhances the water's mineral content, making it healthier.

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D. It improves the aesthetic qualities of water by removing suspended solids.

Question 7

Phrasal verb 'give up' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Surrender or stop doing — Verb + preposition/particle with idiomatic meaning. ‌​‍'Put off' = postpone. 'Look after' = take care.

Answer

Continue

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Begin

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Receive

Question 8

Odd: Cat, Dog, Elephant, Lion‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Dog — Others wild; dog is domestic.‌​‍

Answer

Cat

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Elephant

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Lion

Question 9

The synonym of 'EXTRICATE' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Free — Extricate means to free or release from a difficult situation. ‌​‍Its antonym would be 'entangle' or 'complicate'.

Answer

Complicate

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Tie

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Entangle

Question 10

A can complete a piece of work in 10 days. B can complete same work in 15 days. Together, they finish in:

Accepted Answer

6 — 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 → 6 days.

Answer

8

Answer

10

Answer

9

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #18