Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #293

Question 1

Highest mountain Australia:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kosciuszko — Mt. Kosciuszko.‌​‍

Answer

Townsend

Answer

Bogong

Answer

Ossa

Question 2

Find odd: 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 250‌​‍

Accepted Answer

250 — All squares except 250.‌​‍

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144

Answer

225

Answer

121

Question 3

'Pandora's box' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Source of many unforeseen troubles — From Greek mythology.‌​‍

Answer

A treasure

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A puzzle

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A gift

Question 4

Sabarimala temple deity is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Lord Ayyappa — Lord Ayyappa is the deity of Sabarimala temple in Pathanamthitta, Kerala.‌​‍

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Lord Vishnu

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Lord Shiva

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Lord Krishna

Question 5

The formation of the United State of Travancore and Cochin on July 1, 1949, marked a significant administrative and political restructuring in post-independence India. Which of the following accurately identifies the key leadership roles established immediately following this merger?

Accepted Answer

D. The Maharaja of Travancore became the Rajpramukh, and Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a leader from Travancore, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister. — Upon the merger of Travancore and Cochin, Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma of Travancore was appointed as the Rajpramukh (head of state). Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai, a prominent leader from Travancore, took office as the first Chief Minister. Options A, B, and C contain inaccuracies regarding the designated Rajpramukh, the origin of the first Chief Minister, or the presence of a Governor at that initial stage.

Answer

A. The Maharaja of Cochin was appointed as the Rajpramukh, and the interim Chief Minister was from Travancore.

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B. The Maharaja of Travancore assumed the role of Rajpramukh, while the first Chief Minister hailed from the former Cochin state.

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C. A Governor, appointed by the Indian Union, served as the head of state, with a Chief Minister from Travancore.

Question 6

Apartheid ended in South Africa when Nelson Mandela was elected President in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1994 — First multi-racial elections in South Africa held 1994. ‌​‍Mandela (ANC) elected first Black President after 27 years in prison.

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1990

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1992

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1996

Question 7

Synonym of VERBOSE:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Wordy — Using more words than needed.‌​‍

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Concise

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Brief

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Short

Question 8

All cats are mammals. All mammals have hair. Therefore:

Accepted Answer

All cats have hair — Valid syllogism.

Answer

Some cats have hair

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No cats have hair

Answer

Hair is for cats only

Question 9

'Cut corners' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Do something in a cheap/quick way, sacrificing quality — Cut corners = do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality.‌​‍

Answer

Shape something

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Turn sharply

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Reduce waste

Question 10

Synonym of SPURIOUS:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

False — Not genuine.‌​‍

Answer

Real

Answer

Authentic

Answer

Genuine

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #293