Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #323

Question 1

Synonym of HEDONIST:‌​‍

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Pleasure-seeker — Pursues pleasure.‌​‍

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Saint

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Moralist

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Ascetic

Question 2

A teacher notices that a student consistently completes assignments only to earn stickers and praise, but shows little interest when the rewards are removed. This scenario best illustrates the influence of which type of motivation on learning?

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B. Extrinsic motivation — The student's behavior is driven by external rewards (stickers and praise), which is characteristic of extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation would involve internal satisfaction from the task itself. Self-determination theory relates to autonomy but doesn't directly explain reliance on rewards.

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A. Intrinsic motivation

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C. Self-determination theory

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D. Maslow's deficiency needs

Question 3

Pointing to a boy, she says 'He is the son of my grandfather's only son.' The boy is her:‌​‍

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Brother — Grandfather's only son = her father. Son of her father = her brother.‌​‍

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Son

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Cousin

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Father

Question 4

Hydrogen bonding is strongest in:‌​‍

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HF — H bonded to highly electronegative F, O, or N. ‌​‍Explains high b.p. of water, NH₃, HF compared to heavier analogues.

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HCl

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HI

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HBr

Question 5

Antonym of VERBOSE:‌​‍

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Concise — Verbose = using too many words.‌​‍

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Wordy

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Detailed

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Lengthy

Question 6

Antonym of 'Discrepancy':

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consistency — Discrepancy = inconsistency/difference; opposite is consistency.

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respectful

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disrespectful

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inconsistency

Question 7

Pathanamthitta formed:‌​‍

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1982 — 1 November 1982.‌​‍

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1956

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1990

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1970

Question 8

Thekkady, the entry point to Periyar Tiger Reserve, is in:

Accepted Answer

Idukki — Thekkady is located in Idukki district and serves as the main entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve.

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Pathanamthitta

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Kottayam

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Ernakulam

Question 9

Which of the following is the primary function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

B. To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between air and blood — The alveoli are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses into the alveoli to be exhaled. The other options describe functions of other structures like the nasal cavity (A), type II pneumocytes (C), and kidneys (D).

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A. To filter and warm the air before it reaches the lungs

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C. To produce surfactant that reduces surface tension in the lungs

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D. To regulate the pH of blood by controlling bicarbonate levels

Question 10

An attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity is termed:

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Phishing — Phishing — fraudulent attempt via spoofed emails/websites.

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Spoofing

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Tracking

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Trojans

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #323