Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #79

Question 1

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 2

Vagbhatananda was a reformer associated with which region?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malabar — Vagbhatananda was a social reformer from Malabar who founded the Atmavidya Sangham.‌​‍

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Kuttanad

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Travancore

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Cochin

Question 3

Synonym of EXONERATE:

Accepted Answer

Acquit — Exonerate = absolve from blame.

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Blame

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Convict

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Punish

Question 4

Find the antonym of 'combat'.‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Yield — Combat means fight; antonym is Yield (surrender/give in).‌​‍

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Fight

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Compete

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Contest

Question 5

One word: One who compiles a dictionary:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lexicographer — Lexicographer.‌​‍

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Etymologist

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Philologist

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Linguist

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding the stereochemistry of drugs is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

C. Stereoisomers can exhibit different pharmacokinetic profiles and pharmacodynamic effects. — Stereoisomers, especially enantiomers, can interact differently with chiral biological targets (receptors, enzymes), leading to different pharmacokinetic profiles (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) and pharmacodynamic effects (activity, potency, side effects). Enantiomers do not always have identical activity; one enantiomer is often more active, or they might have different activities. Diastereomers are not mirror images and are not superimposable.

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A. Enantiomers always have identical pharmacological activity and potency.

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B. Only racemic mixtures are therapeutically active, never pure enantiomers.

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D. Diastereomers are mirror images of each other and are superimposable.

Question 7

Meaning of 'cumbersome':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bulky/awkward to carry — Cumbersome = heavy, unwieldy, troublesome.‌​‍

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Small

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Easy

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Light

Question 8

To effectively support the holistic development of adolescent students, a school counselor should prioritize interventions that:

Accepted Answer

C. Foster opportunities for critical thinking, identity exploration, and healthy peer relationships. — Holistic adolescent development requires fostering cognitive skills like critical thinking, providing safe spaces for identity formation and self-discovery, and promoting positive peer interactions which are crucial for social and emotional growth. Strict enforcement, isolation, or a singular focus on academics neglects critical aspects of their development.

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A. Strictly enforce disciplinary rules to prevent all risk-taking behaviors.

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B. Minimize peer group interactions to reduce negative influences.

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D. Focus solely on academic achievement and preparation for higher education.

Question 9

India became the ___ country to land on the Moon's south pole:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

First — India became the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the Moon's south polar region.‌​‍

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Fourth

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Second

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Third

Question 10

The primary function of the epiglottis during swallowing is to:

Accepted Answer

B. Prevent food from entering the trachea. — The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue that closes over the opening of the larynx (trachea) during swallowing, preventing food and liquids from entering the respiratory tract. It does not primarily direct food into the esophagus (that's the pharynx's role), initiate the gag reflex, or facilitate air passage during swallowing.

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A. Direct food into the esophagus.

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C. Initiate the gag reflex.

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D. Facilitate air passage into the larynx.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #79