Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #400

Question 1

Poikayil Yohannan's social reform organisation was:‌​‍

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Pratyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha — Poikayil Yohannan founded PRDS in 1909 — Dalit liberation movement in Kerala.‌​‍

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Atmavidya Sangham

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Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham

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Nair Service Society

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, which plays a key role in Centre-State fiscal relations?

Accepted Answer

D. States have no voting rights in the GST Council; decisions are purely based on the Union Government's discretion — The GST Council operates under Article 279A, with the Union Finance Minister as Chairperson and equal representation of states. Decisions are taken by a majority of 3/4th of the weighted votes, where the Centre has 1/3rd weightage and states collectively have 2/3rd. States do have voting rights, making option D incorrect.

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A. It is a constitutional body under Article 279A

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B. The Union Finance Minister is the Chairperson of the GST Council

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C. The decisions of the GST Council require a three-fourths majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting

Question 3

Magnus Carlsen:‌​‍

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Skipped 2024 World Championship — Didn't defend title.‌​‍

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Won

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Retired

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Injured

Question 4

NEP 2020 proposes the integration of vocational education starting from which school stage?

Accepted Answer

C. Preparatory stage (ages 8-11) — NEP 2020 introduces vocational education progressively, starting from the preparatory stage (ages 8-11) and expanding further (C). Earlier stages (A, B) focus on foundational literacy, while secondary stage (D) deepens vocational training. This early integration aims to develop practical skills alongside academics.

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A. Pre-primary stage (ages 3-5)

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B. Foundational stage (ages 5-8)

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D. Secondary stage (ages 14-18)

Question 5

Nobel Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to:‌​‍

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Nihon Hidankyo — Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese organisation of atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha), won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.‌​‍

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IPCC

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UNHCR

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World Food Programme

Question 6

The French Revolution began with:‌​‍

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Storming of the Bastille (14 July 1789) — Storming of Bastille 14 July 1789 — symbolic start. ‌​‍Other key events: Tennis Court Oath (June 1789), Declaration of Rights of Man (Aug 1789).

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Napoleon's coup

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Tennis Court Oath

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Execution of Louis XVI

Question 7

This is the place ___ I live. (suitable relative pronoun)

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Where — 'Where' is used for places.

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When

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What

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Who

Question 8

Antonym of LARGE:

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Small — Large ↔ small.

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Big

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Huge

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Massive

Question 9

D Gukesh World Chess Champion:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

2024 Dec — Beat Ding Liren, Singapore Dec 2024.‌​‍

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2025

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Lost

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2023

Question 10

Political theory primarily studies:

Accepted Answer

Ideas and concepts behind political practice (liberty, equality, justice, rights) — Political theory examines political concepts, ideologies, institutions, and normative questions (what ought to be).

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Elections only

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Only constitutions

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Current affairs

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #400