Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #147

Question 1

Ctrl + X is:‌​‍

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Cut — Cut. Ctrl+C=Copy, Ctrl+V=Paste.‌​‍

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Copy

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Paste

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Undo

Question 2

What is the tenure of the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after the 2019 amendment?

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3 years or age 70 — After the 2019 amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act, the tenure of the NHRC Chairperson and members is 3 years or until they attain the age of 70 years.

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5 years or age 65

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6 years or age 65

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5 years or age 70

Question 3

In the modern periodic table, how do electronegativity and metallic character generally change as one moves from left to right across a period?

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B. Electronegativity tends to increase, while metallic character tends to decrease. — Across a period from left to right, the nuclear charge increases and the atomic radius generally decreases, leading to a stronger attraction for valence electrons, hence electronegativity increases. Concurrently, the tendency to lose electrons decreases, and the tendency to gain electrons increases, causing the metallic character to decrease and non-metallic character to increase.

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A. Both electronegativity and metallic character tend to increase.

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C. Electronegativity tends to decrease, while metallic character tends to increase.

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D. Both electronegativity and metallic character tend to decrease.

Question 4

V.D. Satheesan:

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Leader of Opposition (Kerala 2021+) — LoP in Kerala Assembly.

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CM

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Governor

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Speaker

Question 5

Plural of 'phenomenon':‌​‍

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phenomena — Phenomena.‌​‍

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phenomenons

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phenomenoes

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phenomenon

Question 6

The Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates that private unaided schools reserve 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups. Which of the following statements regarding the financial aspect of this provision is accurate?

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C. The State Government reimburses the school for the expenditure based on the per-child cost in government schools or actual fees, whichever is lower. — The RTE Act, 2009, mandates private unaided schools to reserve 25% of seats for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections. The Act further specifies (Section 12(2)) that the State Government shall reimburse these schools for the expenditure incurred, based on the per-child expenditure in government schools or the actual fee charged, whichever is less. Options A, B, and D describe incorrect or incomplete reimbursement mechanisms.

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A. Private schools are expected to absorb the costs incurred for these students as part of their corporate social responsibility.

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B. The Central Government directly funds these schools for the education of the reserved quota students.

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D. A special fund is established at the district level, managed by local self-governments, to cover these educational expenses.

Question 7

During inspiration (breathing in), the diaphragm primarily:

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B. Contracts and moves downwards — During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts, flattening and moving downwards, which increases the vertical dimension of the thoracic cavity. This action, along with the contraction of external intercostal muscles, increases lung volume and decreases intra-pulmonary pressure, drawing air into the lungs.

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A. Relaxes and moves upwards

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C. Contracts and moves upwards

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D. Relaxes and moves downwards

Question 8

Fill in the blank: 'Kerala is famous ___ its backwaters.'

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for — 'Famous for' — preposition of reason/cause.

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in

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of

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with

Question 9

The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is the highest literary honor given by the Government of Kerala. Which of the following best describes the primary criterion for selecting the recipient of this award?

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B. Overall contribution to Malayalam literature and language. — The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a lifetime achievement award, recognizing an individual's outstanding and comprehensive contribution to Malayalam literature and language over their career. It is not awarded for a single work, a specific genre like short stories, or for critical studies or translations alone.

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A. The best short story collection published in the preceding year.

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C. The most influential critical study on a Malayalam literary work.

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D. Translation of a classic Malayalam work into a foreign language.

Question 10

Chinese fishing nets origin:‌​‍

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Chinese traders 14th century — Kublai Khan era Chinese.‌​‍

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Dutch

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Indian origin

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Portuguese

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #147