Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #174

Question 1

If salary increased from 20,000 to 25,000, % increase:

Accepted Answer

25% — Increase 5000. 5000/20000×100 = 25%.

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20%

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30%

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15%

Question 2

Longest bone in human body:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Femur (thigh) — Smallest: stapes (ear). Strongest: femur. Total bones in adult: 206.‌​‍

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Fibula

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Tibia

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Humerus

Question 3

The 'Nivarthanam' (Abstention) Movement of 1932 in Travancore was a joint effort of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Christian, Muslim, and Ezhava communities — The three communities demanded proportional representation in government jobs and the Legislative Assembly.‌​‍

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Nairs and Namboodiris

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Dalits and Tribals

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Hindus and Christians

Question 4

Which of the following measures is most crucial for ensuring sustainable mining of beach sand minerals along Kerala's coast, considering both economic development and ecological preservation?

Accepted Answer

D. Establishing a robust regulatory framework with strict environmental impact assessments and rehabilitation plans. — A robust regulatory framework (D) is fundamental for sustainable mining, as it integrates environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability. It ensures that activities like advanced beneficiation (B) are mandated, environmental impacts are assessed, and affected areas are rehabilitated, making it more comprehensive than technical solutions alone. Prioritizing raw export (A) is not sustainable, and complete prohibition (C) ignores economic development, failing to strike a balance.

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A. Prioritizing export of raw minerals to maximize immediate revenue.

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B. Implementing advanced beneficiation techniques to add value and reduce waste.

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C. Strictly prohibiting all mining activities to protect coastal ecosystems.

Question 5

Find the missing number in this series: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___, 486, 1458.

Accepted Answer

162 — Each term × 3. 54 × 3 = 162.

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152

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182

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108

Question 6

The Right to Education was made a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution through a specific amendment. Which constitutional amendment inserted Article 21A, guaranteeing the right to education?

Accepted Answer

C. 86th Amendment Act, 2002 — The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A into the Constitution. This article made the Right to Education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14 years, paving the way for the enactment of the RTE Act, 2009.

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A. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

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B. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

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D. 93rd Amendment Act, 2005

Question 7

Synonym of IMPASSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Deadlock — Stalemate.‌​‍

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Solution

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Success

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Progress

Question 8

Passive of 'Who wrote this book?':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

By whom was this book written? — Who (active) → By whom (passive). 'By whom was this book written?'‌​‍

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Who was written this book?

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This book was written by whom?

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By whom this book was written?

Question 9

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which of the following practices is strictly prohibited in schools for children undergoing elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. Subjecting a child to physical punishment or mental harassment. — Section 17 of the RTE Act, 2009, explicitly prohibits physical punishment and mental harassment of children in schools. While charging capitation fees (Section 13) is also prohibited by the Act, it pertains to the admission process rather than practices within the school environment concerning student discipline and treatment. Assigning minimal homework or conducting assessments are not strictly prohibited by the Act, although CCE is promoted and detention is prohibited.

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A. Assigning homework to students in Class 1 and 2.

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C. Conducting annual examinations for all classes to assess learning outcomes.

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D. Charging capitation fees for admission to any class.

Question 10

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households in India. Which of the following is a *key guiding principle* for the implementation and sustainability of the mission, particularly at the local level?

Accepted Answer

C. Community ownership and management, with local village communities playing a crucial role in planning, implementation, and operation & maintenance. — The Jal Jeevan Mission strongly advocates for a decentralized, community-driven approach. It mandates the formation of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) or Pani Samitis to manage and maintain the water supply infrastructure, ensuring local ownership and long-term sustainability. Options A, B, and D contradict the mission's core principles of decentralization, rural focus, and appropriate technology choices, rather than exclusive advanced methods.

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A. Centralized planning and execution by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to ensure uniformity and efficiency across states.

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B. Prioritizing urban slum areas and peri-urban regions for tap water connections to address immediate public health challenges.

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D. Exclusive reliance on advanced purification technologies like Reverse Osmosis (RO) for all water sources to ensure 100% purity.

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #174