Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #289

Question 1

The 'Make in India' initiative aims to transform India into a global design and manufacturing hub. Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly prioritized under this initiative?

Accepted Answer

D. Mining and quarrying — The 'Make in India' initiative prioritizes sectors like automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and textiles, but mining and quarrying are not explicitly listed as focus areas. These sectors are already well-established and regulated under other policies.

Answer

A. Automobiles and auto components

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B. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices

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C. Textiles and garments

Question 2

Antonym of 'abundant':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Meagre — Abundant ↔ meagre/scarce/scanty.‌​‍

Answer

Plentiful

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Vast

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Rich

Question 3

Value of sin 30°:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1/2 — Common angles: sin 0=0, sin 30=1/2, sin 45=1/√2, sin 60=√3/2, sin 90=1. ‌​‍cos reverses.

Answer

√3/2

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1

Answer

0

Question 4

Study of stamps:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Philately — Philately.‌​‍

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Calligraphy

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Numismatics

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Epigraphy

Question 5

75% of A = 25% of B and B = x% of A. The value of x is:

Accepted Answer

300 — 3/4×A = 1/4×B → B = 3A. So x = 300%.

Answer

180

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75

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150

Question 6

IST reference:

Accepted Answer

82.5°E Mirzapur — 82°30'E meridian.

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75°E

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90°E

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70°E

Question 7

Which matrix represents a counter-clockwise rotation by angle θ?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

[[cos,-sin],[sin,cos]] — Counter-clockwise rotation. ‌​‍Product of two rotations is a rotation by sum of angles.

Answer

Zero matrix

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Identity

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[[sin,cos],[-cos,sin]]

Question 8

A teacher observes that her students are highly engaged in a science project, spending extra hours voluntarily, collaborating effectively, and showing genuine curiosity about the topic, even without the promise of extra marks or rewards. This scenario primarily demonstrates which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

B. Intrinsic motivation — Intrinsic motivation stems from internal desires and enjoyment of the activity itself, as evidenced by the students' voluntary engagement, curiosity, and collaboration without external rewards. Extrinsic motivation would involve external incentives like marks or prizes. Achievement and affiliation are specific types of motivational drives but do not represent the core classification as well as intrinsic motivation in this context.

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A. Extrinsic motivation

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C. Achievement motivation

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D. Affiliation motivation

Question 9

If the following words are arranged according to dictionary order, which will be the third word in that order: Excellence, Excerpt, Exceedingly, Exceptionable?

Accepted Answer

Exceptionable — Dictionary order: Exceedingly, Excellence, Exceptionable, Excerpt. ('Excep' precedes 'Excer' as 'p' < 'r'.) Third word = Exceptionable.

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Excellence

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Excerpt

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Exceedingly

Question 10

'The letter was written by her' — active voice:

Accepted Answer

She wrote the letter — Passive: was written by her → Active: She wrote the letter.

Answer

Her wrote the letter

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She has written the letter

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She was writing the letter

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #289