Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #331

Question 1

Antonym of SOFT:

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Hard — Soft ↔ hard.

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Gentle

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Tender

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Smooth

Question 2

Sree Narayana Guru performed Shiva Prathishta (consecration) at:‌​‍

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Aruvippuram — Aruvippuram Prathishta in 1888 — revolutionary act against caste discrimination.‌​‍

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Varkala

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Sivagiri

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Kalavancode

Question 3

Gayathripuzha is a tributary of which river?‌​‍

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Bharathapuzha — Gayathripuzha is the largest tributary of Bharathapuzha.‌​‍

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Chaliyar

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Periyar

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Pamba

Question 4

The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from:‌​‍

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UK — Unlike USA (dual — federal + state), India has single citizenship (of India) — borrowed from UK.‌​‍

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Australia

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USA

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Canada

Question 5

A rapidly growing tech startup in India is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). From the perspective of SEBI's regulatory framework, what is the primary expectation from the company's prospectus, specifically aimed at protecting potential retail investors?

Accepted Answer

C. To provide comprehensive and accurate disclosure of all material facts, risks, and financial health, enabling informed investment decisions. — SEBI's core role in an IPO is to ensure market integrity and investor protection through transparency. The prospectus is designed to provide full and fair disclosure of all relevant information, including financial details, business risks, and future prospects, so that potential investors can make informed decisions. SEBI does not guarantee returns (A), nor does it fix the offer price (D), though it scrutinizes the pricing mechanism. While companies may have stabilization strategies, it's not the primary expectation for the prospectus in terms of investor protection (B).

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A. To guarantee a minimum return on investment for all subscribers within the first year of listing.

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B. To outline the company's strategy for share price stabilization post-listing through buyback mechanisms.

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D. To obtain mandatory approval from SEBI on the final offer price to ensure it is fair and reasonable for retail investors.

Question 6

Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ezhuthachan — Ezhuthachan's Adhyatma Ramayanam in kilippattu form.‌​‍

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Kunchan Nambiar

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Cherusseri

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Asan

Question 7

I have lived here ___ 2010:‌​‍

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since — Since = point in time.‌​‍

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for

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from

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by

Question 8

During a psychological assessment, a candidate is presented with several novel, ill-defined problems and asked to generate innovative and imaginative solutions, rather than recalling established facts or following predefined algorithms. According to Robert Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which component of intelligence is primarily being assessed in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

B. Experiential Intelligence — Sternberg's Experiential Intelligence (also known as creative intelligence) deals with an individual's ability to cope with novel situations and to generate new ideas. The assessment focuses on generating innovative solutions to ill-defined problems, which directly aligns with the definition of experiential intelligence. Componential intelligence involves analytical thinking and problem-solving using existing knowledge, while contextual intelligence relates to practical application in real-world environments.

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A. Componential Intelligence

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C. Contextual Intelligence

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D. Emotional Intelligence

Question 9

Synonym of SUCCINCT:

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Concise — Briefly and clearly expressed.

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Lengthy

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Wordy

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Full

Question 10

When is World Refugee Day observed?‌​‍

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20 June — World Refugee Day 20 June (UN). ‌​‍Coincides with African Refugee Day. Highlights plight of 100+ million displaced people globally.

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24 October

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8 March

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10 December

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #331