Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #320

Question 1

The idea of 'Republic' was borrowed from:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

France — The concept of Republic, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity was borrowed from French Revolution/Constitution.‌​‍

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UK

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USA

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Australia

Question 2

Which initiative launched by the Kerala State Higher Education Council aims to rejuvenate higher education institutions by enhancing faculty skills, research outcomes, and infrastructure through a performance-based funding model?

Accepted Answer

C. KHEP (Kerala Higher Education Project) — The KHEP is a World Bank-funded initiative by the Kerala State Higher Education Council to improve higher education quality through performance-based grants. K-DISC focuses on employment and skill development, K-SYNERGY is not a recognized programme, and K-SWAYAM is an online learning platform unrelated to funding models.

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A. K-DISC (Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council)

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B. K-SYNERGY (Kerala Synergy for Higher Education Rejuvenation and Growth Yield)

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D. K-SWAYAM (Kerala State Wide Access for Yielding Advanced Modules)

Question 3

BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative) comprises:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

7 — India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand — BIMSTEC founded 1997. ‌​‍Increasingly prominent as SAARC alternative (excludes Pakistan). India sees BIMSTEC as key to Neighbourhood/Act East policies.

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20 countries

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5 countries

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10 countries

Question 4

Conjugate of z = 2 - 3i:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2 + 3i — Replace i with -i. |z|² = z·z̄.‌​‍

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-2 - 3i

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3 + 2i

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-2 + 3i

Question 5

One who cannot read or write is called:

Accepted Answer

All of these — Illiterate, unlettered, uneducated all denote lack of reading/writing ability.

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Illiterate

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Unlettered

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Uneducated

Question 6

INS Vikrant commissioned:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2022 — 2 September 2022 — at Cochin Shipyard.‌​‍

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2021

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2020

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2023

Question 7

A student consistently underperforms in exams despite having access to all learning resources. According to Maslow's theory, which unmet need is most likely contributing to this behavior?

Accepted Answer

A. Love and belonging needs (feeling isolated or unsupported) — Maslow's hierarchy suggests that unmet social needs (love and belonging) can significantly impact motivation and performance. If the student feels isolated or unsupported, it may hinder their ability to focus or perform well, unlike options B, C, or D, which address higher-level or less immediately impactful needs.

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B. Self-actualization needs (lack of purpose or direction)

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C. Safety needs (fear of failure or academic pressure)

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D. Physiological needs (chronic stress or poor health)

Question 8

'She ___ longer, if she hadn't fallen.' (third conditional)‌​‍

Accepted Answer

would have lived — Third conditional: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.‌​‍

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will have lived

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wouldn't live

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would live

Question 9

'She plays ___ violin':

Accepted Answer

the — 'The' with musical instruments.

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a

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an

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no article

Question 10

'Priyamanasam' won the National Award for Best Sanskrit Film, directed by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vinod Mankara — Vinod Mankara directed Priyamanasam (2015).‌​‍

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Salim Ahamad

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Suresh Eriyat

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V.K. Prakash

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #320