Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #235

Question 1

UNESCO is headquartered at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Paris — UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) is headquartered in Paris, France.‌​‍

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New York

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Geneva

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London

Question 2

Malayala Manorama founded:

Accepted Answer

1888 — Manorama 1888.

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1900

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1947

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1920

Question 3

An object weighs 0.2 kgwt in air and 0.19 kgwt in water. The buoyant force is:

Accepted Answer

0.01 kgwt — Buoyant force = apparent loss of weight = 0.2 − 0.19 = 0.01 kgwt.

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0.02 kgwt

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0.10 kgwt

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0.20 kgwt

Question 4

Synonym of CANDID:

Accepted Answer

Frank/Honest — Candid = straightforward.

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Sweet

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Hidden

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Decorated

Question 5

E. Sreedharan is known for:

Accepted Answer

Metro Man of India — 'Metro Man' — led Konkan Railway, Delhi Metro.

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Film

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Politics

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Literature

Question 6

Chinakkathoor Pooram:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Malappuram — Malappuram.‌​‍

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Thrissur

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Wayanad

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Palakkad

Question 7

When evaluating candidates for the National Teachers' Award, which of the following aspects is given paramount importance by the selection committee?

Accepted Answer

D. The innovative pedagogical practices implemented by the teacher that foster holistic development and critical thinking among students. — The National Teachers' Award primarily recognizes teachers who have significantly improved the quality of education through their innovative teaching methods and commitment. While other options might be desirable qualities, the paramount importance is placed on pedagogical innovation that promotes comprehensive student development, rather than solely administrative skills, service tenure, or examination results.

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A. The teacher's administrative efficiency in managing school resources.

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B. The number of years the teacher has served in remote or challenging areas.

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C. The teacher's ability to consistently secure excellent results in board examinations for their students.

Question 8

Granny in Ruskin Bond-style story (first unit) went to Mussoorie to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

See a doctor — Granny travelled to Mussoorie for an eye check-up; Mani accompanied her.‌​‍

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Sell goods

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Visit relatives

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Attend school

Question 9

Centuries leap rule:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Divisible by 400 — 2000 leap; 1900 not.‌​‍

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Divisible by 100

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None

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Every 100

Question 10

Neerja Bhanot, posthumously honoured for her bravery, worked as a:

Accepted Answer

Air hostess / flight purser — Neerja Bhanot, senior flight purser on Pan Am 73 (1986), saved passengers before being shot by hijackers.

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Pilot

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Journalist

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Doctor

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #235