Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #26

Question 1

3, 9, 27, 81, ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

243 — Each × 3. 81 × 3 = 243.‌​‍

Answer

216

Answer

162

Answer

108

Question 2

The criminal was supposed to be ___ European, wearing ___ yellow T-shirt.

Accepted Answer

an, a — 'European' begins with /j/ sound → 'a'; 'yellow' begins with /j/ sound, so a/a would be correct too; but with 'European' sounding 'you', article is 'a', and 'yellow' starts with consonant so article is 'a'. Key answer 'an, a' per PSC.

Answer

a, an

Answer

an, an

Answer

a, a

Question 3

Wipro CEO 2024:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Srinivas Pallia — Pallia from April 2024.‌​‍

Answer

Abidali

Answer

Thierry Delaporte

Answer

Premji

Question 4

A teacher decides to implement a 'Star Student' award for the highest scoring student in each weekly test. While this initially boosts some students' performance, others who were already interested in the subject begin to show less enthusiasm for learning, focusing more on the award itself. This phenomenon is best explained by:

Accepted Answer

B. The overjustification effect. — The correct answer is B. The overjustification effect occurs when an expected external incentive (like a reward) decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task. Students who were intrinsically motivated begin to attribute their engagement to the external reward rather than their genuine interest. Self-efficacy and expectancy-value theories relate to belief in one's ability and value of the task, while cognitive dissonance relates to discomfort from conflicting beliefs or actions.

Answer

A. The self-efficacy theory.

Answer

C. The expectancy-value theory.

Answer

D. Cognitive dissonance.

Question 5

Kerala's Supreme Court judges (ever):

Accepted Answer

K.K. Mathew, V.R. Krishna Iyer, Fathima Beevi, K.T. Thomas, K.G. Balakrishnan — Several.

Answer

Only one

Answer

None

Answer

Two

Question 6

A school introduces a new reward system where students receive "star points" for participating in class discussions, which can be redeemed for small toys or snacks. While participation initially increases, some teachers worry that this system might have a negative long-term effect on student motivation. What is the most likely long-term concern?

Accepted Answer

B. Students may become less intrinsically motivated to participate once the external rewards are removed or lose their appeal. — Over-reliance on extrinsic rewards can sometimes undermine intrinsic motivation. When an activity that was once enjoyable for its own sake becomes associated with external rewards, individuals may lose interest in the activity itself once the rewards are no longer present.

Answer

A. Students will develop a stronger intrinsic interest in the subjects discussed.

Answer

C. It will primarily address students' self-actualization needs prematurely.

Answer

D. It will lead to increased collaborative learning among students.

Question 7

If 6 pumps fill tank in 8 hrs, 4 pumps take:

Accepted Answer

12 hrs — 6×8 = 4×x. x = 12.

Answer

10 hrs

Answer

14 hrs

Answer

16 hrs

Question 8

Synonym of AMICABLE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Friendly — Friendly.‌​‍

Answer

Cold

Answer

Strange

Answer

Hostile

Question 9

The part of the plant that absorbs water from soil is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Root — Root hairs absorb water and minerals from the soil through osmosis.‌​‍

Answer

Stem

Answer

Leaf

Answer

Flower

Question 10

INC founded in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1885 — 1885 by A.O. Hume.‌​‍

Answer

1880

Answer

1890

Answer

1895

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #26