Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #43

Question 1

Charles Horton Cooley's concept 'looking-glass self' means:

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We develop self-image through others' perceptions — Cooley (1902): self emerges via 3 steps — we imagine how we appear to others, imagine their judgment, develop self-feeling.

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Self-reflection in mirrors

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Physical appearance

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Narcissism

Question 2

Find the pair which is different:‌​‍

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Cow and Buffalo — Cow-Buffalo are different species. The others are male-female of same species.‌​‍

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Horse and Mare

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Dog and Bitch

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Cock and Hen

Question 3

Fundamental Duties were incorporated by which amendment?‌​‍

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42nd — 42nd Amendment 1976 added Part IVA (Article 51A) — Fundamental Duties.‌​‍

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43rd

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34th

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24th

Question 4

Synonym of SAGACIOUS:‌​‍

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Wise — Having keen mental discernment.‌​‍

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Foolish

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Silly

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Ignorant

Question 5

A die is rolled. Probability of getting a multiple of 3 is:‌​‍

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1/3 — Multiples of 3 in {1..6}: {3, 6} = 2 outcomes; P = 2/6 = 1/3.‌​‍

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2/3

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1/6

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1/2

Question 6

To foster imaginative thinking, enhance vocabulary, and encourage the expression of abstract ideas and emotions among students in a language class, which literary form is most conducive?

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C. Composing free verse poetry. — Free verse poetry uniquely allows for expansive imaginative thinking and the exploration of abstract concepts and emotions through rich imagery, metaphors, and varied vocabulary without strict structural constraints. While other forms contribute to language development, poetry is particularly potent for this combination of objectives by encouraging creative and non-literal expression.

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A. Crafting short stories with a prescribed plot.

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B. Writing descriptive personal journals.

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D. Developing a script for a short play.

Question 7

World Computer Literacy Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

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2 December — World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2 December.‌​‍

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22 January

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20 May

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5 March

Question 8

Which of the following describes a balanced diet for an adult, according to general nutritional guidelines?

Accepted Answer

B. Consists of a wide variety of foods from all food groups in appropriate proportions. — A balanced diet is characterized by consuming a diverse range of foods from all major food groups, including grains, fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy, in appropriate proportions. This ensures the body receives all essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals required for optimal health and function. Over-reliance on one food group or exclusion of others is not balanced.

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A. Primarily composed of fats and processed sugars for quick energy.

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C. Exclusively focuses on high-protein foods to build muscle mass.

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D. Limits fruit and vegetable intake to avoid excessive sugar consumption.

Question 9

The Renaissance work 'Utopia' was written by:

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Thomas More — Thomas More (England) coined 'Utopia' in his 1516 work.

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Geoffrey Chaucer

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Erasmus

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Miguel de Cervantes

Question 10

During respiration, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and the blood occurs primarily through which process?

Accepted Answer

C. Simple diffusion — The exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the lungs and at the tissue level occurs via simple diffusion. Gases move passively from an area of higher partial pressure to an area of lower partial pressure across the alveolar-capillary membrane. Active transport requires energy, facilitated diffusion involves carrier proteins, and osmosis is specific to water movement.

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A. Facilitated diffusion

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B. Osmosis

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D. Active transport

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #43