Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #380

Question 1

The Panama Canal opened in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1914 — Panama Canal completed August 1914. ‌​‍Connects Atlantic-Pacific. Earlier French attempt (1880s) failed. ‌​‍US built 1904-14. Returned to Panama in 1999.

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1945

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1869

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1895

Question 2

Largest producer of crude oil:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

USA — USA.‌​‍

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Russia

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Iran

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Saudi

Question 3

Opposite of North-East:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

South-West — SW is opposite of NE.‌​‍

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West

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South-East

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North-West

Question 4

Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri at the Battles of:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Chausa (1539) and Kanauj (1540) — Humayun spent 15 years in exile in Persia. ‌​‍Recaptured Delhi in 1555 with Persian help; died 1556 (fell from library stairs).

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Panipat

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Talikota

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Plassey

Question 5

Glaucoma:

Accepted Answer

Intraocular pressure high — High pressure damages optic nerve.

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Low pressure

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Lens damage

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None

Question 6

Which is the highest peak of the Himalayas in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Kanchenjunga — Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) in Sikkim is the highest in India (Everest is in Nepal; K2 in POK).‌​‍

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Nanda Devi

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K2 (Godwin Austen)

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Everest

Question 7

Synonym of PERFUNCTORY:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Superficial — Done with minimum effort.‌​‍

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Thorough

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Careful

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Deep

Question 8

Kerala Calendar year starts (Chingam):‌​‍

Accepted Answer

August-September — Chingam 1 = around mid-August.‌​‍

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January

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April

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October

Question 9

The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, introduced by the first E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry in 1957, was a landmark legislative effort. Which of the following statements accurately describes a key challenge or outcome related to this Bill during its initial phase?

Accepted Answer

C. It was passed by the State Assembly but subsequently reserved for Presidential assent, and before a decision, the ministry was dismissed under Article 356. — The Kerala Agrarian Relations Bill, 1957, was indeed passed by the State Assembly. However, it was then reserved for Presidential assent. Before the President could give assent, the E.M.S. Namboodiripad ministry was dismissed under Article 356 in 1959, commonly known as the 'Liberation Struggle'. The Bill, therefore, did not come into force in its original form, making option C the correct description of its fate.

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A. It was successfully enacted and implemented across the entire state by 1958, leading to immediate redistribution.

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B. The Bill was passed by the State Assembly but failed to receive presidential assent, leading to its eventual lapse.

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D. The Bill faced strong opposition from within the ruling coalition, preventing its passage in the State Assembly.

Question 10

The Dandi March started on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 March 1930 — The Dandi March started on 12 March 1930 from Sabarmati Ashram. ‌​‍It ended at Dandi on 6 April 1930.

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6 April 1930

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26 January 1930

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12 March 1931

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #380