Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #23

Question 1

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that directly impacts the prevalence of malnutrition in children?

Accepted Answer

B. Lack of access to nutritious food due to poverty and poor distribution systems — Poverty and food insecurity (Option B) are key social determinants that directly affect child nutrition. While A, C, and D may contribute, they are not primary social determinants compared to socioeconomic factors.

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A. High birth rate in the community

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C. Increased use of junk food in urban areas

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D. Genetic predisposition to metabolic disorders

Question 2

'Break a leg' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Good luck — 'Good luck' (especially before a performance).‌​‍

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Fall

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Bad luck

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Injury

Question 3

African Union joined G20 in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2023 — Admitted as permanent member at Delhi Summit 2023.‌​‍

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2024

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2022

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2025

Question 4

Battle of Talikota:

Accepted Answer

1565 — Vijayanagara destroyed by Deccan Sultanates.

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1526

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1556

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1600

Question 5

A young woman presents with paradoxical symptoms following a recent grief: she sighs frequently, feels a “lump in the throat” (globus hystericus), and experiences alternating moods of cheerfulness and sadness, often weeping silently. Which remedy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

C. Ignatia Amara — Ignatia Amara is a primary remedy for grief, characterized by paradoxical symptoms, frequent sighing, globus hystericus (lump in the throat), and changeable moods. Natrum Muriaticum also deals with grief but typically presents with prolonged, silent brooding and aversion to consolation. Gelsemium is marked by dullness, dizziness, and drowsiness, while Sepia often shows indifference to loved ones.

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A. Gelsemium Sempervirens

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B. Natrum Muriaticum

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D. Sepia Officinalis

Question 6

Antonym of HAPPY:

Accepted Answer

Sad — Happy ↔ sad.

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Glad

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Joyful

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Cheerful

Question 7

Odd one: Apple, Mango, Potato, Orange‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Potato — Potato is a vegetable. Others are fruits.‌​‍

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Apple

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Mango

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Orange

Question 8

'Had I known' is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Inverted conditional (Type 3) — = If I had known...‌​‍

Answer

Present perfect

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Past perfect

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Simple past

Question 9

Anamudi height:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2,695 m — 2,695 m (highest in South India).‌​‍

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1,695 m

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2,195 m

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3,195 m

Question 10

'I have known him for 10 years.' Tense:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Present perfect — 'Have + past participle' = present perfect.‌​‍

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Simple past

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Past perfect

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Past continuous

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #23