Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #160

Question 1

Which district of Kerala has the highest population density?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha has the highest population density in Kerala at about 1,501 per sq km.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Ernakulam

Question 2

A man walks 15m east, turns right and walks 10m, turns right and walks 9m, turns right and walks 2m, finally turns left and walks 6m. ‌​‍Now he is facing:

Accepted Answer

West — E → S (right) → W (right) → N (right) → W (left). Final direction: West.‌​‍

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South

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East

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North

Question 3

The idiom 'cost an arm and a leg' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Very expensive — 'Cost an arm and a leg' = cost a lot of money.‌​‍

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Painful

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Free

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Amputation

Question 4

World Press Freedom Day is observed on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

3 May — 3 May is UNESCO-declared World Press Freedom Day.‌​‍

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10 December

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15 September

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21 March

Question 5

The festival 'Thrissur Pooram' was started by which ruler?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sakthan Thampuran — Sakthan Thampuran (Raja Rama Varma) of Cochin reorganised Thrissur Pooram in 1798.‌​‍

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Tipu Sultan

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Dharma Raja

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Marthanda Varma

Question 6

A teacher in Kerala is looking for the official state-level body responsible for designing the curriculum, preparing textbooks, and conducting research and training programs for teachers in elementary and secondary education. Which of the following bodies should they approach or refer to?

Accepted Answer

B. State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) — The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is the apex body in Kerala for curriculum development, textbook preparation, and conducting research and training programs for teachers at the state level. KITE focuses on IT education, DGE on administration, and NCERT is a national body.

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A. Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

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C. Directorate of General Education (DGE)

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D. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Question 7

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was announced in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

May 2020 — PM Modi announced Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India) on 12 May 2020 with a Rs 20 lakh crore package.‌​‍

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January 2021

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March 2020

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August 2020

Question 8

Three of the following four pairs are alike: (2,10), (3,28), (5,124), (4,63). Which doesn't belong?

Accepted Answer

(2,10) — Pattern n³−n: 2³-2=6 (not 10); 3³-3=24 (not 28); 5³-5=120 (not 124). Try n³+1: 2³+1=9, 3³+1=28✓, 5³+1=126. Try n³-n+something: 2³+2=10✓, 3³+1=28✓, 5³-1=124✓, 4³-1=63✓. The odd one is (2,10) with different rule.

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(3,28)

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(5,124)

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(4,63)

Question 9

Press Council of India established:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1965 (statutory body from 1978 Act) — Statutory, not regulatory. ‌​‍Adjudicates complaints against/by press. Chairman traditionally retired SC judge.

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2000

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1947

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1991

Question 10

Synonym of CANDID:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Frank/Honest — Candid = straightforward.‌​‍

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Sweet

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Hidden

Answer

Decorated

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #160