Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #90

Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is most likely to motivate a student who is struggling to focus on studies due to financial instability?

Accepted Answer

D. Physiological needs (food, shelter, basic survival) — Maslow's hierarchy prioritizes physiological needs (like food and shelter) as the foundation. Financial instability directly impacts these basic survival needs, making it the primary motivator for the student's lack of focus, unlike higher-level needs in options A, B, or C.

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A. Self-actualization needs (fulfilling potential)

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B. Esteem needs (recognition and respect)

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C. Safety needs (security and stability)

Question 2

Under the NDPS Act, what is the minimum quantity of cocaine that triggers the offense of 'small quantity' for personal use?

Accepted Answer

A. 1 gram — Under the NDPS Act, 1 gram of cocaine is classified as a 'small quantity' for personal use, which may result in reduced penalties compared to larger quantities. Quantities above this threshold are considered 'commercial quantities,' attracting stricter legal consequences. This classification is critical for pharmacists handling such drugs.

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B. 2 grams

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C. 5 grams

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D. 10 grams

Question 3

Which Kerala-based social reformer and freedom fighter is known for his association with the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924-25) and later founded the 'Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam' (SNDP) to promote education and temple entry rights?

Accepted Answer

A. Ayyankali — Ayyankali, a Dalit leader, was a key figure in the Vaikom Satyagraha and later founded SNDP to advocate for temple entry and education for depressed classes. Option B was a social reformer but not directly linked to SNDP; C and D were prominent in the freedom struggle but not founders of SNDP.

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B. Chattampi Swamikal

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C. K. Kelappan

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D. Mannathu Padmanabhan

Question 4

The Savarna Jatha procession in support of Vaikom Satyagraha was led by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Mannath Padmanabhan — Mannath Padmanabhan led the Savarna Jatha from Vaikom to Thiruvananthapuram.‌​‍

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Kumaran Asan

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Chattampi Swamikal

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Sree Narayana Guru

Question 5

Arrange in dictionary order: 1.precede 2.precision 3.precise 4.precept 5.preach 6.prelude‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5,1,4,3,2,6 — Order: preach, precede, precept, precise, precision, prelude → 5,1,4,3,2,6.‌​‍

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5,1,4,2,3,6

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5,1,3,4,2,6

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5,3,1,4,2,6

Question 6

The Indian rupee symbol (₹) was adopted in:‌​‍

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2010 — ₹ designed by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, adopted on 15 July 2010.‌​‍

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2016

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2014

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2005

Question 7

What are the 5 Ws and 1 H of news?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

What, When, Where, Why, Who, How — Core questions of news writing. ‌​‍Inverted pyramid: most important first. Lead paragraph, body, conclusion.

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Only what

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3 Ws

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Random

Question 8

A fair coin is tossed 3 times. Probability of exactly 2 heads:

Accepted Answer

3/8 — 3 ways: HHT, HTH, THH out of 8 total. P = 3/8.

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1/8

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2/8

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4/8

Question 9

If two dice are rolled, probability of sum = 7 is:

Accepted Answer

1/6 — 6 combinations for sum 7: (1,6)(2,5)(3,4)(4,3)(5,2)(6,1) = 6/36 = 1/6.

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1/9

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1/12

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5/36

Question 10

The autobiography 'Long Walk to Freedom' is by:‌​‍

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Nelson Mandela — Nelson Mandela wrote Long Walk to Freedom about his life and struggle against apartheid.‌​‍

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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Barack Obama

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Mahatma Gandhi

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #90