Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #159

Question 1

Thiruvananthapuram Central railway:

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Major A1 station — Major Southern Railway hub.

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Small

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Private

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New

Question 2

Monoclonal antibodies:

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Lab-made specific antibodies — Single-target antibodies.

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Natural

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Vaccines

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Antibiotics

Question 3

Alappuzha famous for:

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Backwaters, houseboats — Venice of East.

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Tea

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Beaches only

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Spices

Question 4

A patient's arterial blood gas (ABG) results show a pH of 7.25 (normal: 7.35-7.45) and an elevated pCO2 of 60 mmHg (normal: 35-45 mmHg). These findings are consistent with which acid-base disturbance?

Accepted Answer

C. Respiratory acidosis — A pH below the normal range indicates acidosis. An elevated pCO2 (carbon dioxide, an acid) signifies a primary respiratory problem, as high CO2 levels lead to increased carbonic acid. Therefore, low pH and high pCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, often caused by hypoventilation.

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A. Metabolic acidosis

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B. Respiratory alkalosis

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D. Metabolic alkalosis

Question 5

A high school science teacher wants to improve student engagement in practical lab sessions. He decides to implement an action research cycle. Which of the following sequences correctly represents the typical steps he would follow?

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B. Planning an intervention, Acting on the plan, Observing the results, Reflecting on the process and outcomes. — The action research cycle typically follows a 'Plan-Act-Observe-Reflect' sequence. The teacher first plans an intervention based on an identified problem, then implements (acts on) it, carefully observes the effects, and finally reflects on the outcomes to inform the next cycle of improvement.

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A. Observing student behavior, Planning new activities, Reflecting on outcomes, Acting on the plan.

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C. Reflecting on past lessons, Observing student reactions, Planning a new strategy, Acting without further evaluation.

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D. Acting on a hypothesis, Planning further research, Observing external factors, Reflecting on theoretical implications.

Question 6

In which year was Pathanamthitta district formed?‌​‍

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1982 — 1 November 1982.

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1956

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1970

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1990

Question 7

Sahitya Akademi is:‌​‍

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National academy of letters (literature) India — Established 1954. ‌​‍Awards in 24 languages. Bhasha Samman. ‌​‍Highest literary honour: Jnanpith (by Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust).

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Film

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Sculpture

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Music

Question 8

According to the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), which of the following is classified as a 'basic' sanitation service in households?

Accepted Answer

D. Use of flush or pour-flush toilets connected to a piped sewer system, septic tank, or pit latrine — The JMP classifies sanitation services based on the type of facility used and its safety. 'Basic' sanitation is defined as the use of improved facilities that are not shared with other households. Only flush/pour-flush toilets connected safely (to sewer, septic tank, or pit) meet this criterion. Shared toilets (even improved ones) and unimproved facilities like pit latrines without slabs are not classified as 'basic'.

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A. Use of shared toilet facilities with five or more households

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B. Use of improved pit latrines without a slab

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C. Use of unimproved facilities such as bucket or open defecation

Question 9

'I wish I ___ rich':

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were — Subjunctive — were for all subjects in wishes.

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am

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was

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will be

Question 10

Synonym of ACQUIESCE:‌​‍

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Agree passively — Accept without protest.‌​‍

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Question

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Fight

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Refuse

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #159