Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #256

Question 1

How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 — The Security Council has 5 permanent members (P5): USA, Russia, China, France, UK. ‌​‍Each has veto power. There are also 10 non-permanent members.

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3

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7

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10

Question 2

Proper hand hygiene is crucial in preventing the spread of infections. According to standard guidelines, what is the minimum recommended duration for washing hands with soap and water?

Accepted Answer

C. 20-30 seconds — The World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20-30 seconds to effectively remove germs and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Shorter durations are generally insufficient, while longer durations are not typically mandated as a minimum.

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A. 5-10 seconds

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B. 10-15 seconds

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D. 40-60 seconds

Question 3

John Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice' (1971) proposed:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Justice as fairness with veil of ignorance — Rawls: behind a 'veil of ignorance', rational actors would choose principles protecting the worst-off. ‌​‍Difference principle.

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Marxism

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Utilitarianism

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Libertarianism

Question 4

What is the order of a differential equation?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest derivative order — Order: highest derivative. ‌​‍Degree: power of highest derivative (after rationalizing).

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Degree of highest derivative

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Always 1

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Sum of all derivatives

Question 5

The Arjuna Award is given for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Outstanding sports performance — Arjuna Award recognises outstanding sporting achievement over a period of 4 years.‌​‍

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Best coach

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Lifetime contribution

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Sports commentary

Question 6

Lithology studies:

Accepted Answer

Rocks and strata — Rock types: igneous (magma), sedimentary (deposition), metamorphic (heat/pressure). Rock cycle interconverts.

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Life

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Climate

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Water

Question 7

Repetition of the initial consonant sound in neighbouring words is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alliteration — Alliteration: 'Peter Piper picked...', 'wild and windy'.‌​‍

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Rhyme

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Personification

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Metaphor

Question 8

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thrissur — Thrissur.‌​‍

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Kozhikode

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Kochi

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TVM

Question 9

NOTA option introduced:

Accepted Answer

2013 — 2013 after SC ruling.

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2014

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2019

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2009

Question 10

When did Marthanda Varma dedicate Travancore to Sree Padmanabhaswamy ('Thrippadi-daanam')?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

January 3, 1750 — Thrippadi-daanam was made on 3 January 1750 (5 Makaram 925 ME).‌​‍

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March 7, 1794

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June 5, 1756

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October 3, 1799

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #256