Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #305

Question 1

Passive of 'She sings a song':‌​‍

Accepted Answer

A song is sung by her — Simple Present passive: is/are + V3. 'A song is sung by her.'‌​‍

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A song was sung by her

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A song is being sung by her

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A song has been sung by her

Question 2

India's national tree is:

Accepted Answer

Banyan — Indian Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the national tree.

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Neem

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Mango

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Peepul

Question 3

Which of the following was a key objective of the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) implemented in Kerala during the 1990s, aimed at promoting decentralisation in local governance?

Accepted Answer

B. To ensure active participation of citizens in planning and decision-making at the local level through Gram Sabhas and ward committees. — The People's Plan Campaign (PPC) was launched in Kerala to decentralise planning by involving local communities in identifying and prioritising development needs through institutions like Gram Sabhas and ward committees. Option B correctly reflects this participatory approach. Options A, C, and D contradict the core principles of decentralisation and community participation promoted by the PPC.

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A. To centralise all development funds under the state government for equitable distribution.

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C. To restrict development activities to technocratic experts to enhance efficiency in project execution.

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D. To merge multiple districts into larger administrative units to reduce governance complexity.

Question 4

World's 2nd largest rice producer:

Accepted Answer

India — India (after China).

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China

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Bangladesh

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Indonesia

Question 5

Collective noun for lions:

Accepted Answer

Pride — Fish: school/shoal. Birds: flock. Wolves: pack. Crows: murder. Owls: parliament.

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Flock

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Herd

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School

Question 6

Silent Valley Movement environmentalist:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Sugathakumari — Sugathakumari led in Kerala.‌​‍

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Vandana

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Medha

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Saligramam

Question 7

'She has a pet dog, ___?' (Question tag)

Accepted Answer

doesn't she — 'Has' here means possess → main verb → tag uses do/does/did.

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hasn't she

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isn't she

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haven't she

Question 8

A mineral extensively found in Kerala, primary ore of thorium, cerium and lanthanum:

Accepted Answer

Monazite — Kerala's black sand beaches are rich in monazite.

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Ilmenite

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Zircon

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Sillimanite

Question 9

Veerapandya Kattabomman, who led a revolt against the British, was a poligar of which region?

Accepted Answer

Panchalam Kurichi (Tirunelveli) — Kattabomman was the poligar of Panchalam Kurichi in Tirunelveli.

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Sivagangai

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Madurai

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Ramnad

Question 10

Kettu Kazcha (Kuthirakettu), a temple festivity in Kollam and Alappuzha districts, is related to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Buddhism — Kettu Kazcha's towering chariots evolved from ancient Buddhist processional traditions in Kerala.‌​‍

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Both Buddhism and Jainism

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Hinduism

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Jainism

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #305